Governor Pauses ODOT Funding Plan After Signature Campaign
(Adding video and quotes from ODOT PIO Kacey Davey and State Rep. Emerson Levy) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When legislators met for a special session…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due to a lack of snow at Mount Bachelor, but organizers say…
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It’s in the cards: Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launch ‘Club 105′ to boost kids’ participation – and future success
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward…
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‘We broke the record’: Festival of Trees raises $223,000 for hospice care
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Festival of Trees set a new record this year, raising more than $223,000 for ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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Region sees plenty of rain, snow from atmospheric river; surging Whychus Creek crests overnight, area flood watch ends
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A powerful storm that has prompted evacuations in Western Oregon also brought 1-2 inches of rain around Central Oregon overnight…
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US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
By Zachary Cohen, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation…
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ODOT crews work to reopen roads closed by flooding, landslides; safety reminders offered
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storm impacts continue to affect roads across Oregon, and travel is expected to remain challenging heading into the weekend,…
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Trump announces ‘Most Favored Nation’ deals with nine drug companies and plans to meet with insurers next
By Tami Luhby, Adam Cancryn, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — In his latest effort to lower drug costs, President Donald Trump unveiled Friday “Most…
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City of Bend helps Housing Works install over 100 high-efficiency toilets at NE Bend apartments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park…
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One Class At a Time: Local art organization keeps creativity alive for Redmond elementary students
In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered…
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Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name
By Kaanita Iyer, Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — New signage was installed Friday at Washington, DC’s performing arts center on Friday to include…
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SCHOOL CLOSED: Trinity Lutheran School in Bend closed Friday, December 19th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran School in Bend has announced it is closed today, Friday, December 19th, due to no power in the building. The…
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How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professor
By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Five days after an extensive manhunt began, law enforcement closed in on the Brown…
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Drones, new herbicides: BLM’s Prineville District seeks public input on updated plan to remove invasive plants
PRINEVILLE, Ore. KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is seeking public input on a revised environmental assessment for an…
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Heavy lift: Massive, aging turbine shutoff valve replaced at Round Butte hydro dam; two more to go in complex project
 MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs said Thursday they are undertaking a complex project…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office among recent recipients of high-capacity sandbagging machines
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has expanded statewide flood response capabilities with the distribution of five…
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BCD Block Party, a new 2-day community arts festival, is coming to Bend’s Central District next summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brand-new arts and culture festival is coming to the heart of Bend. The inaugural BCD Block Party will take over the Bend…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat buys surplus school district land for future homes; school district staff to get priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine…
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Step into 2026: Free First Day hikes offered Jan. 1 at 25 state parks; here’s info on the four local outings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks…
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