Deschutes County offering grants to reduce wildfire risk
Deschutes County has earmarked $125,000 for fuel reduction grants aimed at helping local communities reduce wildfire risk. Residents can apply for…
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Shifting Seasons, The Newberry Project, exploring Enhanced Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy has been explored for several years as a source of clean energy. But the problem is, you have to be in a location that can provide…
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Geoff Hinds is leaving after 6 years as the Director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the…
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2 children are dead and 17 people injured in Minneapolis school mass shooting; shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
By NBC News What we know about the shooting What we know about the shooting Two children, ages 8 and 10, are dead after a shooter opened fire…
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Bend’s Outback Water Facility Expansion could mean higher water bills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is preparing for a major expansion of its Outback Water Facility—an estimated $50 million project aimed at…
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Oregon Health Authority issues recreational use advisory at Ochoco Lake due to potent toxins
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake in Crook County due…
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ESCAPE THE CROWDS: Oregon Department of Forestry recommends less-traveled state campgrounds for Labor Day Weekend
OREGON (KTVZ) — Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and many are packing their bags for a weekend of camping. The Oregon Department of…
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Flat Fire affects multiple Deschutes Land Trust nature preserves
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Flat Fire has moved through fields, forests, and even residential areas, it also passed through several nature preserves…
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Oregon Coast safari park owner indicted on 371 charges
(Update: Adding video) By FOX 12 Staff BANDON, Ore. (KPTV) – The owner of a safari park on the Oregon Coast has been indicted for more than 370…
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Oregon Gas Prices remain Quiet ahead of Labor Day; Refinery Issues send National Average Higher
Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the…
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U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer calls for ‘crackdown’ in Oregon
(Update: Adding video) By KGW’s Thomas Schultz PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer appeared…
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Infant Bobbi from Bend is fighting for her life, as she experiences heart failure and sepsis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First-time mom from Bend, Amanda Grippin, is turning to the public for help as her infant daughter battles life-threatening…
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Clear the Shelters: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Rescue Ranch has friendly farm animals looking for forever homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the entire month of August, KTVZ and our local shelter and business partners once again teamed up to clear the shelters and…
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Back to School: Mental health resources available for students in need at Bend-La Pine schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the need for mental health resources–not just in schools, but everywhere. KTVZ…
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Redmond City Council approves to next phase in Central Dry Canyon and Airport Terminal Building Expansion projects
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Redmond City Councilors held their meeting Tuesday night. In council chambers, there were two major agenda…
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Kids make homemade signs showing support and thanks for the Firefighting efforts on the Flat Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Take a look at these photos sent in by one of our viewers at yesterday’s public meeting on the Flat Fire. Local kids found a…
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Flat Fire forces evacuation of ‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Actor Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, says he and his family were forced to…
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Bend man already serving prison time for other henious crimes, sentenced to over 31 years in prison for child sexual abuse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeremy Lee Shaw of Bend has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for sexually abusing a child under the age of 12 in 2011. The…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement after 2 years of dating
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift wrote on Instagram to announce the news. By Doha…
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Fatal single-car accident in Crook County claims life of Prineville woman
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning just before 9:00 a.m., Crook County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from Crook County Fire and Rescue responded…
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