Heating-Related Fires Surge in Oregon, Fire Marshal Emphasizes Winter Safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging residents to prioritize fire safety during the winter, having investigated 10 home…
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins 11 states in suing HHS, lawsuit claims billions are tied to discriminatory policy against transgender people
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins Attorneys General from 11 states in suing the United States…
Continue ReadingNew Bend school takes a different approach to learning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new school in Bend is changing how students learn — and how teachers teach. The Bend Leadership Academy opened its doors…
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Old Boss Rambler site cleared for new building
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Demolition crews have cleared the site of the former Boss Rambler Taproom on Bend’s westside, paving the way for a major new…
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UPDATE: Tips from public help Bend police find, arrest alleged hit-and-run driver accused of hitting child on bike
Bend police released a vehicle photo Tuesday and asked for the community’s help in finding a driver who allegedly left the scene of a crash…
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Plea hearing delayed for truck driver facing manslaughter charges in deadly Highway 20 crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes County judge agreed Tuesday to postpone plea entry by a truck driver facing manslaughter charges after a newlywed…
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Police K-9’s bite helps officers arrest hiding suspect after manhunt, neighborhood alert in NE Bend
A police K-9’s bite helped Bend police arrest a wanted Bend man found hiding in a northeast Bend backyard during an extensive search Tuesday…
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Oregon and U.S. gas prices fall to lowest levels in nearly five years – but AAA says that could change soon
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular gas has been stable over the past week, and the Oregon average continues to fall. In fact,…
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Two information nights set, applications open for new ‘choice’ high school in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is inviting the community to learn about its new “choice option” high school during two information…
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BNSF crews called to Washington flood response delay completion of Bend’s Olney Avenue project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work on the Olney Avenue Improvements Project continues, city officials said Tuesday, as crews proceed with the…
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Madras City Council tables Desert Peaks Golf Course discussion; Appointing acting Police Chief
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Madras City Council has tabled discussions regarding the future viability of running and operating the Desert Peaks Golf…
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Central Oregon vintners apply for federal recognition as a distinct wine-growing region
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Winegrowers Association announced Tuesday that it has submitted an application to establish a federally…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates rise; here’s the sectors where jobs were gained or lost
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are up year-over-year in all three Central Oregon counties, the Oregon Employment…
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UPDATE: Ian Cranston, whose manslaughter conviction was recently overturned, posts bail and is released from jail
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to VISOR, the Victim Information System in Oregon, Ian Cranston was released from the custody of the Deschutes County…
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‘Strong Hearts, Strong Teens’: Free heart screening event for Central Oregon youth
A simple heart screening could be the difference between early treatment and tragedy — and one Central Oregon student knows that firsthand.
On…
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Inflation remained at 2.7% in December, as high prices continue to weigh on many Americans
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — US consumer prices rose 2.7% annually in December, closing out a year that saw slight progress on inflation but…
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Have your say: Visit Bend seeks 4 new board members for tourism & sustainability
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is looking for community members who want to help shape the city’s future in tourism, recreation, and…
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Oregon officials warn of health coverage scams as open enrollment deadline looms
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon officials are warning residents to act fast as the deadline to sign up for health coverage approaches — and to be on…
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Oregon Adaptive Sports brings inclusive snow program back to the slopes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski…
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New Redmond Recreation Center showing major progress ahead of summer opening
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — New video captured by KTVZ on Monday shows major progress on Redmond’s long-awaited recreation center, signaling a big…
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