Destination Redmond launches new brand toolkit to help local businesses succeed
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Redmond says it’s making it easier for local service and hospitality businesses to get more visitors through the…
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Here’s the scoop: Ben & Jerry’s partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend for Free Cone Day celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, April 14th, Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration, serving up free scoops of ice…
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Trump says Iran could be ‘taken out in one night’: What we know about the war, now in its 6th week
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump issued new threats and mused about negotiations at a White House press conference Monday…
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Foes of Bend’s planned natural gas appliance fee send out mailing, urge residents to oppose move
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brochure now landing in Bend mailboxes strongly urges residents to speak out against the city’s plans to impose a…
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Oregon Department of Corrections to issue computer tablets to all inmates, move to digitally scanned email
(Update: Adding info on Deschutes County Jail’s inmate tablets) SALEM,. Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Corrections told inmates’ families…
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Blacksteer Steakhouse in Bend closes, citing economic climate and business conditions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Blacksteer Steakhouse, located in Bend’s Cascade Village shopping center, has decided to close.In a Facebook post,…
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Oregon to offer free online webinars to help rural communities respond to disaster
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is hosting free virtual webinars this…
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New Oregon airport federal funds include $3.45 million for Redmond terminal expansion, $300K for Prineville Airport
WASHINGTON (KTVZ – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today…
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Artemis II astronauts break Apollo distance record on historic flyby of the moon
By Ashley Strickland (CNN) – The Artemis II mission has broken the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, which was…
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Crook County Search and Rescue conducts Easter rescue in Ochocos wilderness
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Easter Sunday, Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue says it assisted two people who spent the night in the…
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Oregon forecasters predict, prepare for increased drought and wildfire risk after NOAA climate outlook
By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — While the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades is known for its seemingly constant rain,…
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McMinnville man sentenced to federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A McMinnville, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison last Tuesday, (3/31), after being caught in possession of…
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Happening Now: Bend Parks and Rec hiring for summer positions in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Bend Parks and Recreation District is hiring for summer positions! Hopeful helpers ages 15 and up are invited and…
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Gas Price Update: Oregon prices up nearly $1/gallon over the past month, a larger increase than national averages
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gas prices in Oregon have spiked 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.92 per gallon today, according to…
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‘It’s good to be home’: Savannah Guthrie returns to ‘Today’ show as search for mom continues
By Brian Stelter, Holly Yan CNN (CNN) — Savannah Guthrie showed viewers her grief and desperation when her mother, Nancy, vanished two months…
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Deschutes National Forest plans prescribed burns near Sisters, Bend Monday
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is planning prescribed burning operations Monday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters…
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Artemis II astronauts share views of Earth as Orion nears moon flyby
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL. (KTVZ) — NASA’s Artemis II crew is offering a rare look inside the Orion spacecraft as the mission passes the halfway mark to…
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Culver campground RV fire displaces father and son
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A father and son are safe after an early morning RV fire at a Culver campground, according to Jefferson County Fire and EMS.…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley Addresses War, Economy, and Youth Mental Health at Sisters Town Hall
(UPDATE: Adding information from the event, quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley, and attendees) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a town hall held at Sisters High…
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Petersen Rock Garden celebrates grand reopening with restored displays and local history
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of restoration work, one of Central Oregon’s most beloved roadside landmarks is ready to shine once again. The…
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