Pay It Forward: Local fire prevention cooperative honored for community education
(KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative received a $500 Pay It Forward award from KTVZ, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit…
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Central Oregonians enjoying new amenities at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Park and Rec) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From new pickleball courts to upgraded ball fields and trails, an $8…
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Ruffwear helps Humane Society of C.O. for International Dog day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruffwear, a dog clothing company based in Bend, donated approximately $15,000 in cash and gear to the Humane Society of Central…
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Redmond City Council passes total ban on fireworks use and sales
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council has passed a total ban on the use and sale of fireworks following a second reading. The council…
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There’s Good News: Kiwanis Club receives $25,000 grant for new Redmond playground
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond is getting a $25,000 boost toward a new playground! The grant from the Kiwanis International…
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Local law enforcement celebrates National Dog Day with K9 officers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Dog Day, and local law enforcement is celebrating with some very good boys and girls. Bend Police K9’s…
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AAA warns travelers of rising prices and roadside risks this Labor Day
OREGON (KTVZ) — Happening next, AAA is expecting a busy, and more expensive, labor day weekend for travelers. AAA booking data shows Alaska…
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Manufacturing jobs in Oregon decline for 14 straight quarters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest revenue and economic forecast is holding steady overall, but some numbers are raising concerns about the…
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Oregon rental assistance program reaches 500 people in rural areas
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 1,900 Oregon households have received long-term rental assistance since July of last year through a program run by Oregon…
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Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say
By Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera…
Continue ReadingCatastrophic flooding, Tim Curry’s iconic career, health beyond BMI: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’re starting with more sad news today: Tim Curry, the actor whose unforgettable performances in…
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American Airlines plane blows 2 tires at Chicago O’Hare airport before takeoff, FAA says
By Maria Aguilar Prieto, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — An American Airlines plane blew two tires while taxiing for departure at Chicago’s…
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Deschutes County kicks off free 10-week government course for residents
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and County Administration welcomed the Deschutes County College Class of…
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity opens applications for new 25-home development
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity is opening applications today for Larch Commons, a new housing development offering 25…
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‘Threads of Hope’ quilt and antique sale in Terrebonne to support local cancer patients
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne will host “Threads of Hope,” a quilt and antique sale benefiting FHC…
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Prosecutors rest their case in Tupac murder trial after letting the defendant tell much of the story himself
By Taylor Romine, CNN Las Vegas (CNN) — Sheltered from the oppressive August heat, attorneys, members of the public, media and jurors sat…
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Oregon AG sues to block new USPS rule restricting mail-in ballots
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging a new U.S. Postal Service rule that…
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Central Oregon patients gain access to newly approved breakthrough cancer medication
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib Aug. 26, offering a new treatment option for patients with stage 4…
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Judge schedules two court hearings next June in Bryan Kohberger’s petition to take back guilty plea
By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — A pair of court hearings have been scheduled for next June as Bryan Kohberger, the man convicted of fatally…
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Deschutes National Forest reopens Akawa Butte Fire area to public
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest lifted the temporary emergency closure for the Akawa Butte Fire area today, reopening the land to…
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