BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church will host God’s Closet this Sunday. From 9 a.m. till 1 p.m, they’re offering free clothing for children. The distribution includes items for both boys and girls, with sizes ranging from newborn to age 12. The church hosts the free clothing giveaway twice a year to assist
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View High School physics teacher Daniel Gibson received $2,000 in grant funding to purchase new laboratory equipment for his classroom. The funding includes $1,000 from the “One Class at a Time” program—a joint initiative by MidOregon Credit Union and television station KTVZ—along with a $1,000 matching grant from the Bend
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department (WSPD) has announced that human remains discovered in Warm Springs were positively identified as Tyler Kalama, a juvenile who had previously been reported missing. The remains were discovered near Indian Health Services on Sept. 19. The WSPD and FBI are continuing to investigate the circumstances
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this week’s Pet Pals, Lynne Ouchida brought in Diesel, a sweet puppy looking for his forever home after being overlooked at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The playful puppy is one of five currently available for adoption at the shelter. HSCO says several of the puppies have previously appeared
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(KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union collected school supplies and cash donations at eight branches across Central Oregon during August as part of its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser. The effort benefits the Family Access Network to support local students preparing for the school year. The collected items and funds directly support students in Deschutes,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority and community partners broke ground Tuesday, Sept. 29, on a 16-bed residential mental health treatment facility in Redmond, Oregon. The site will provide crisis care close to home for youth ages 12 to 17 in Central Oregon. The project receives funding support in part from $3 million
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may notice some Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews looking a little brighter. Throughout the month, crews will be wearing pink “Courage in Every Fight” shirts in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire district says the shirts are a show of support for
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MALHEUR NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest plans to begin prescribed fire operations tomorrow, October 3rd, pending required approvals. The work is expected to continue through the fall, as weather conditions allow. Crews plan to burn about 2,600 acres in the Marshall Divine unit, about one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school students in Deschutes County can borrow free formalwear and accessories for the upcoming homecoming season through the Cinderella’s Closet program. The Assistance League of Bend will open the closet this Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 10. The Assistance League of Bend established Cinderella’s Closet in 2018 to ensure
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity was awarded $5.065 million in state LIFT Homeownership funding today to support the construction of 33 permanently affordable homes in Bend, Ore. The homes will be built on surplus land provided through a partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools. The funding was approved by the Oregon Housing Stability
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned through online court documents the semi-truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, who was involved in a deadly crash that killed a newlywed couple William Micah Carter and Jennifer Lower Carter in 2025, has a warrant out for his arrest.On Thursday, Judge Wells Ashby issued the bench warrant.As of our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has released their quarterly report and according to the department, compared to previous years, crime is down and / or flat across the city.The report, which is posted below, highlights crimes against people, property and society, which all saw declines compared to the previous year.It is also
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for special recreation permits to provide commercial river services on the Lower Crooked River and Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. The application window opened Oct. 1, 2026 and closes Oct. 30, 2026. The agency will award up to four new permits for 100
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Charan Cline has announced he will retire after more than 30 years in education, including seven years as superintendent of the Redmond School District.In a letter posted to the community on the district’s website, Cline said, “Serving the students, staff and community of Redmond has been one of the highest
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of “The Patch with a View” in Redmond to Bend Fall Festival, happening this coming weekend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 1, 2026 on KFXO-TV LIVE BLOG: 6:50 PM – Patrick’s closing statement: He’s had 26 years volunteering as a city councilor, been apart of watching how the City works, worked with many people with diverse ideas and gotten along with them all. He will retire
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Harry Allan Coxey of Prineville.According to a social media post, the sheriff’s office believes Coxey could be en route to the Bay Area.Description:Age: 81Height: 6’1″Weight: 270Hair: GreyClothing: UnknownVehicle: Blue, GMC Yukon (2000)Plate: Oregon – 221 DRZ
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Respiratory virus season is arriving in Oregon as flu activity climbs across the state. Health officials warn that while overall infection levels currently remain low, conditions could shift rapidly. The uptick in flu activity comes as Oregon records 58 confirmed measles cases so far this year, marking the state’s highest count
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Heart of Oregon Corps has opened a 3.4-acre youth workforce development campus in Redmond, Oregon the new facility features classrooms, a training warehouse and equipment bays. Heart of Oregon Corps programs engage 225 children annually in growth-filled workforce development and educational opportunities. The organization’s efforts are designed to help address
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