La Pine to open state-funded outdoor education park for youth and families
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine is developing a first-of-its-kind outdoor education park, fully funded by ODFW. The Lorimor Heritage Outdoor Education…
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‘The goal is to increase access’: Pet Pals program helps local seniors’ pets, but funding cuts threaten services
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is teaming up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to expand its Pet Pals program while launching its…
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Boeing is once again allowed to certify 737 Max and 787 Dreamliners as safe to fly on behalf of the FAA
By Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — For years, following significant and continuous quality and safety errors, Boeing has been barred from certifying…
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Redmond Fire and Rescue to re-open outdoor burning next week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Redmond Fire and Rescue will re-open outdoor burning. With the forecasted decrease in…
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Shifting Seasons: Sustainable agriculture in Central Oregon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors of climate change, accounting for roughly 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the…
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Consumer sentiment is back to near-record lows. But Americans are still spending. Here’s why
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans are souring on the economy again to levels seen rarely in the post-World War II era, raising…
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51 new laws will take effect beginning Friday, new gun legislation included
(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — Several new laws will be enacted over the next several months. 51 will begin on Friday. Here’s what…
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Drug agents find fentanyl, meth and guns in crashed car, arrest two fugitives north of Madras
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-term drug investigation concluded Wednesday night when a suspected trafficker’s vehicle crashed…
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City of Bend survey finds overwhelming ‘hate’ for Greenwood Avenue ‘road diet,’ despite massive increase in cyclists, pedestrians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A year-old pilot program to reduce traffic speeds, improve safety, and encourage walking and cycling has sparked sharp division…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue reopens outdoor burning next week, but there are rules – and debris burning is banned in the city
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue announced Thursday it will reopen outdoor burning at 8 a.m. next Wednesday, October 1, but advised…
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Community Conversations: New cleanup effort ‘The Big Bend Pickup’ launches in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend…
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COCC receives $1.3 million federal grant to support students pursuing futures in behavioral health fields
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services…
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Update: Fire that heavily damaged SW Redmond home caused by improper disposal of smoking materials
Authorities have found the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a southwest Redmond home Wednesday night. Residents got out unhurt and firefighters…
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Here’s how to watch Oregon vs. Penn State this Saturday
(Update: adding video on the whiteout) The No. 6 Oregon Ducks look to keep an undefeated season rolling as they march into Happy Valley in State…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marks one year of deflection program with graduation ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program, a community-based…
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Travis Decker confirmed dead after DNA results show human remains belong to fugitive
By Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — Travis Decker, the man believed to have suffocated and abandoned his three young daughters at a campsite in…
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Mistakenly released Multnomah County murder suspect has been arrested at a Florence gas station
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A murder suspect mistakenly released from the Multnomah County Jail four days ago, prompting an extensive manhunt, was…
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US officials issue ‘emergency’ cybersecurity order after hackers breach at least one government agency
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — US cyber officials issued an “emergency directive” Thursday ordering federal agencies to defend their networks…
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Federal charges filed against Madras man, days after his arrest on drug trafficking charges
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras man arrested last Friday along Interstate 84, accused of trafficking drugs between Washington state and Central…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues fisherman after vessel capsizes off the Oregon coast
SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman early Tuesday morning after his commercial fishing vessel capsized near the entrance to…
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