(Update: Bynum to hold Sisters town hall without Merkley) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s office announced late Thursday that the Senate’s voting schedule means he must postpone Saturday’s three Central Oregon town halls until a later date. However, Rep. Janelle Bynum, who planned to join Merkley in Sisters, will still hold a town
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 26-year-old Sisters man was arrested early Saturday morning after a series of reported break-ins at businesses along Rail Way in Sisters, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an alarm and report of broken glass at the Mainline Station, located at 1001 Rail Way,
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(Update: Three organizations add to reward fund) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three organizations have pushed the total potential reward past $30,000 for information in the recent illegal killing of a federally listed endangered gray wolf near Sisters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday it’s offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads
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SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — Residents from around Central Oregon showed up in Sisters Tuesday evening to meet and greet Senator Ron Wyden. Oregonians expressed their concerns to the senator, and asked many questions. Karen Brozobich, Bend resident, said: “I’m especially concerned about longer-term issues like living-wage jobs for people who don’t have the four-year degree.”
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the charitable arm of WaFd Bank. The grant will be used to help fund the group’s Larch Commons affordable home development project and its aging-in-place services. “A significant number of workers and seniors who are
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The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it’s signed the final decision for the 2,800-acre Cougar Rock Restoration Project north of Sisters, consisting of thinning, mowing and prescribed burns on the Sisters Ranger District.
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Sisters says it’s excited to announce the two finalists for the roundabout art installation at the US Highway 20 and Locust Street intersection. The selected artists are Karen Yank and Dan Chen. The finalist’s models will be displayed for public review and feedback at two locations:
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Stampede, along with their friends and partners at the Sisters Rodeo and the Crooked River Roundup, have announced the return of the collaborative and memorable Cascade Chute Out. Born out of necessity during the COVID pandemic, the Cascade Chute Out brought all three PRCA ProRodeos
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Friday that he will hold town halls on Sunday, March 16 in Linn and Clackamas counties with U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, and two more on Tuesday, March 18 in Crook and Deschutes counties. Heading into these four open-to-all town halls, Wyden has held 1,106 open-to-all town halls, in keeping his promise
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local favorite for freshly cut meats and massive sandwiches could soon be coming to Bend. Sisters Meats & Smokehouse currently has two locations – its flagship location in Sisters and another in Redmond, which opened in 2023. On Thursday, an owner told KTVZ News they are planning an expansion into
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A fire traced to improper disposal of oily rags destroyed a large warehouse and office building off Highway 126 in the Dry Canyon between Redmond and Sisters Wednesday night, but 20 firefighters from three agencies kept it from reaching a nearby 500-gallon propane tank.
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Sisters, ORE. (KTVZ) –The Sisters Library was standing room only for a legislative town hall with Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy. They held the second in a series of three legislative town halls on Saturday. Since it was so packed, the senator and representative decided to hold 2 back-to back 45-minute sessions. Residents
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon popped up at the new Sisters Elementary School on Saturday. The mobile museum brings interactive learning experiences directly to young minds. Exhibits have been carefully selected, aiming to inspire, engage, and empower children, through hands-on exploration and discovery. Third-rader Gwen says she loves the science-inspired
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Central Oregon lawmakers are holding the third of three legislative town halls on Sunday afternoon in Bend, but they have moved the event to a larger venue to accommodate the larger crowds who have been attending.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers can stream KTVZ content for free – anytime, anywhere, with ease, on popular platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices.With KTVZ+, you’ll have the ability to watch breaking
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Girls are proving they’re capable of anything—even in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Wrestling is no longer just for the guys; it’s becoming one of the fastest-growing girls’ sports in the country. That growth is evident in Central Oregon, where the Sisters High School girls’ wrestling team has expanded from
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The 85th Annual Sisters Rodeo is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in its storied history, and tickets are selling faster than ever. This year, the rodeo will feature an exciting new addition—a full performance on the Thursday of rodeo week. “It’s huge for the community. It’s huge for our ticket sales,”
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation makes it the state’s second Community and the sixth International Dark Sky Place. Sisters joins Eastern Lake County (Phase 1 of the proposed Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary), Oregon Caves National Monument, the city of
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected in November, defeating incumbent Republican Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who has been nominated as Secretary of Labor by President-Elect Trump.According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle’s reporting, Bynum defeated Chavez-DeReamer by about 9,600 votes or
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your Christmas tree this holiday season. On December 28th and 29th, as well as January 4th and 5th, the Scouts will be collecting trees across the region, making it easier for
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