How a flag reached Bend’s Old Mill smokestack after September 11th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 25 years ago, a flag went up on one of Bend’s Old Mill District smokestacks, just hours after the September 11th attacks.…
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Crook County residents sought for regional public lands committees
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County residents are being sought to serve on two regional public lands advisory committees in central and eastern…
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Wyden questions Trump Administration over federal wildfire resources as Oregon fires strain crews
(KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and four other Democratic senators sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke…
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Latino Community Association urges Bend to stand with immigrants during Welcoming Week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is calling on Bend residents to stand in solidarity with immigrant and refugee neighbors during…
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Record $4.5 million in funding to support arts and culture across Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Cultural Trust announced Friday it is awarding a record $4.5 million to more than 450 organizations across the state…
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First Interstate Bank will close branches for ninth annual Volunteer Day
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — First Interstate Bank will close all of its branches at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to host its ninth annual Volunteer Day.…
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Kotek reports 6,286 shelter beds maintained through emergency state actions
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and state housing leaders presented progress reports on Oregon’s housing and homelessness strategies this week…
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Save the Date: Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Open House, The Veterans Club 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of the Eastern…
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Handel’s Ice Cream Coming to Downtown Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new sweet spot is coming to downtown Redmond this fall. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is preparing to open a location near…
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Bend Firefighter Reflects on 25 years Since Deployment to Ground Zero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Bend Fire and Rescue Shift Battalion Chief Bob Madden reflected on his deployment to Ground Zero and the lasting impacts…
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Update: Bend police arrest suspect in restaurant burglary after owners release surveillance video
Update: KTVZ News has removed the photos and videos of the suspect due to their age. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspect in a burglary at a Bend…
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9/11: 25 Years Remembering
Editor’s Note: KTVZ News has chosen not to show footage of the 9/11 plane crashes or the collapse of the Twin Towers and parts of the Pentagon. While…
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Boneyard Pub on Division Street in Bend will close on Oct. 11, 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boneyard Pub announced today that its location on NE Division St. in Bend will close on October 11th, 2026. While the restaurant…
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One critically injured in Sisters three-vehicle crash near Highway 20
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 20 and Cloverdale Road yesterday resulted in one person being…
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Making a Difference: Every Child Central Oregon joins NeighborImpact to expand support for Central Oregon families
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon organization that has spent years providing essential items and support to families involved in child…
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Wild horse rescue at Riddle Mountain delayed by court order
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has postponed a wild horse rescue operation on Riddle Mountain near Burns, following a temporary…
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New Bend Senior High entrance brings traffic changes, extended school zone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students are back in class this week, and the ongoing rebuild of Bend Senior High School is bringing new traffic patterns around…
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Back to School: ‘The Long Blue Line’ – Bend Senior High students start school year in revamped campus
(Update: adding comments from principal) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School students began the new school year inside the newly completed…
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Oregon lawmakers approve emergency funding for wildfires, election security
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers approved millions of dollars in emergency funding during the September meeting of the Joint Legislative…
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Nearly 600,000 Oregonians face losing health care due to federal HR 1 cuts
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 600,000 Oregonians are receiving notices this month that they could lose their health care coverage following federal…
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