Willamette Pass triples snowmaking capacity to ensure a longer season
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Willamette Pass Resort has completed an expansion of its snowmaking system, tripling the mountain’s overall snowmaking…
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National Public Lands Day will see thousands volunteer this Saturday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Public Lands Day, a nationwide event dedicated to volunteering on public lands, takes place this Saturday, Sept. 26.…
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Save the Date: Annual Deschutes Historical Museum Chili Feed, Native Planting Day in Prineville, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the…
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Deschutes National Forest announces five winter seasonal jobs
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced today that it is hiring for winter seasonal positions in central Oregon. The agency is…
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Local veterans may secure up to $30,000 for home repair through new program
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veteran homeowners in Central Oregon may qualify for no-cost home repairs through the Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program…
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UPDATE: More than $600k in damage after home under construction catches fire in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire at a home under construction on Greenmont Drive in south Bend just…
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Permits Filed to Remodel former Bend Staples Location, Grocery Outlet Possible Tenant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to permits filed with the City of Bend, the former Bend Staples store, located north of the Olive Garden restaurant…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue awarded $253K in FEMA funding
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more than $14 million in grant funding to fire departments and first…
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December Date Targeted for Mt. Bachelor to Open for the 2026/2027 Ski Season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor posted on their website, the ski area plans on opening on December 4th for the 2026 / 2027 season.Here’s what you…
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Think Wild seeks $13,000 for critical laundry system overhaul in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a wildlife hospital based in Bend is seeking $13,000 in community donations to overhaul its laundry system with…
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New psilocybin therapy program aims to help veterans in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drop Thesis, a licensed psilocybin service center in Bend, Ore., has partnered with the Returning Veterans Project to launch The…
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Stage one fire restrictions will be lifted across Central Oregon lands
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire officials will lift Stage one Public Use Fire Restrictions across several public land areas starting at…
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Lt. James McLaughlin faces termination after independent investigation finds incidents of dishonesty and misconduct
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An independent investigation into Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Lt. James McLaughlin has uncovered allegations of…
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Leadership responds as Central Oregon Community College faces possible faculty strike next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has learned the college’s faculty form has issued a notice of intent to strike on October 5, if…
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Gov. Tina Kotek orders new AI safety standards for Oregon state agencies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek issued Executive Order 26-26 today to establish new artificial intelligence procurement and safety standards…
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Crook County School District reports math gains and literacy success
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District students outperformed the Oregon state average in English language arts across every grade…
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(KTVZ) — NeighborImpact received a $50,000 grant today from The Rosendin Foundation to support child care nutrition programs across Central Oregon.…
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COCC faculty prepare for potential strike over salary gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of the Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, with 96% supporting…
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Redmond educator Julie Gilbertson wins regional teacher of the year title
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Julie Gilbertson, a first grade teacher at John Tuck Elementary, was surprised today during an all-school assembly with the…
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Nike co-founder Phil Knight donates $1B to Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (KPTV) — Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, have donated $1 billion to the University of Oregon to build an engineering…
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