Bend-La Pine’s new ‘choice option’ high school has its new name: Deschutes River High
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has chosen a name for its newest high school, opening next fall. The new choice option school will be…
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Bend family displaced after late-night garage fire nearly reaches inside home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire linked to improperly disposed woodstove ashes resulted in $50,000 in damage to a southeast Bend home Tuesday…
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Inflation held firm last month — but the war with Iran could change that
CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Annual inflation was unchanged last month at 2.4%, according to the latest Consumer Price Index,…
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Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed Wednesday to release 400 million…
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La Pine cannabis store gains local recognition
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cannabis shop in La Pine has earned significant recognition from La Pine Parks and Recreation, receiving the prestigious…
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Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announces bid for Board of County Commissioners
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announced her candidacy for seat 5 of the Deschutes County Commission on Tuesday. Letz, who has…
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Planned 75-unit supportive housing village near Redmond Airport receives $23 million state grant
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by…
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Team USA Paralympian & Bend resident, Anna Soens’ journey exemplifies Olympic courage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, Bend native Anna Soens is in Milan-Cortina representing Team USA and Central Oregon at the Paralympic Winter Games.…
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Decision 2026: Circuit court judge to rule quickly on lawsuit against state over timing of gas tax referendum
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (Oregon Capital Chronicle) — A Marion County Circuit Court judge said he will rule quickly…
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There’s Good News: From classrooms to labs, Bend students prove girls belong in science
(Update: adding broadcast video). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — February marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global reminder that a…
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Over 100 bottles of wine up for grabs at Rotary Club of Greater Bend’s Wine Raffle
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rotary Club of Greater Bend will hold its annual Wine Raffle on March 13, 2026, at Aspen Hall in Bend. The…
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Update: Mt. Bachelor offers statement on death of Portland skier at resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon while skiing with friends on Mt. Bachelor, authorities said…
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Creating pathways to success: Heart of Oregon Corps receives boost from O’Reilly Automotive Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food,…
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Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council chosen as a community host for 2026 Weaver Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council announced Tuesday that it’s been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for…
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Kids and families invited to Camp Fire Central Oregon’s ‘Absolutely Incredible Kid Day’ ice skating party
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set, skate!” for FREE with Camp Fire Central Oregon on Sunday at The Pavilion in Bend. The…
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Oregon State Legislature approves $42M for OSU-Cascades student health and recreation center
(Update: adding video, comments from students, dean of OSU-Cascades, and local lawmakers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Years of growth are continuing here in…
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Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say
By Natasha Bertrand (CNN) — Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy chokepoint that carries…
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Oregon’s Department of Revenue says it prevented nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over five years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Revenue stopped nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over the past five years, Governor Tina Kotek…
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City posts feedback from Reed Market Bridge open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is moving forward on a transformative infrastructure project designed to eliminate frustrating railroad crossings on Reed…
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Gas prices are skyrocketing – but Oregon actually had one of the nation’s smallest increases at the pump last week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Anyone who drives knows all too well the local impacts of crude oil prices that have skyrocketed following the strikes on…
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