NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family killed in plane crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WCNC) — Several people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed when a plane crashed at the Statesville…
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Oregon expects to add 141,000 jobs by 2034, a 6% rise; here’s what categories are expected to lead the way
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department projected Thursday that Oregon’s total employment will grow by 141,000 jobs, or 6% in the…
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Hayden Homes and First Story mobilize to fight food insecurity in the Pacific Northwest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This December, Hayden Homes, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, and First Story undertook a major philanthropic campaign across…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch discusses traffic cameras, dispensaries, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From adding traffic cameras to curb speeding drivers to the number of dispensaries allowed in town, Mayor Ed Fitch answers…
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From showroom to support: Subaru of Bend helps fuel Central Oregon stroke awareness nonprofit
Subaru of Bend is helping support a local nonprofit this holiday season in a way that could save lives.
As part of Subaru’s national Share the…
UPDATE: Sisters restaurant shooting suspect charged with attempted murder, assault; bail set at $500K
A Deschutes County judge set bail at $500,000 Wednesday for a Redmond man facing attempted murder, assault and other charges, accused of using a…
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Update: Driver cited after crash that closed U.S. Highway 20 near Suttle Lake
A driver received minor injuries and was cited after a single-vehicle crash that closed U.S. Highway 20 near Suttle Lake late Tuesday night, Oregon…
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Troops will receive $1,776 checks before Christmas, Trump announces
By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would be issuing checks to members of the United States military…
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Windstorm topples trees, downs power lines and blocks major highways between Central and Western Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —A powerful windstorm swept through Central Oregon Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with winds whipping up to 60 miles per…
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COCC’s Madras campus expansion opens soon; Tykeson Family Foundation gives $100K ‘capping grant’
(Update: Video Added) Major fundraising for Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus expansion, set to open for winter term’s first day…
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Bend Park and Rec is set to celebrate The Pavilion’s 10th anniversary at winter solstice event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District opened The Pavilion as Central Oregon’s first and only NHL-size ice sheet nearly a decade…
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Missing Bend kayaker, 74, rescued from Lake Billy Chinook
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, working with Jefferson County Fire and EMS, rescued a missing kayaker from Bend late…
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Critical audit says Oregon’s Measure 110 efforts lack stability, coordination and clear data on results
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Measure 110 is still far from achieving its promise to help Oregonians struggling with addiction due to frequent policy…
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Chiloquin man killed in head-on collision of two pickups on Highway 97
CHILQQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 26-year-old Chiloquin man was killed in the head-on collision of two pickup trucks Tuesday evening on Highway 97 south of…
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UPDATE: OSP identifies Bend driver, 79, killed in Highway 97 crash south of Redmond
Oregon State Police on Wednesday released the names and details of Tuesday evening’s fatal crash in which a minivan driver from Bend crossed into the…
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House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
By Sarah Ferris, Tami Luhby, Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans on Wednesday approved a narrow package designed to lower health care…
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Mt. Bachelor gets its first snowfall in weeks, with more on the way, raising hopes season can start soon
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The storm that blew into Oregon overnight, toppling trees and power lines, also brought the first measurable snow to Mt.…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for free community Christmas dinners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of giving arrives, Shepherd’s House Ministries is preparing to share the warmth of Christmas with Central Oregon…
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Cascade Disposal delivers holiday joy through 25th annual “Bike Build” fundraiser with Toys for Tots
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the 25th year in a row, Cascade Disposal is spreading holiday cheer with their toy drive for Central…
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.5 billion after no Wednesday winner
By Toni Odejimi, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $1.5 billion after nobody held the grand prize ticket in Wednesday’s…
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