KTVZ News staff shares what they are thankful for
(Update: Video Added) KTVZ News posted to Facebook Thursday morning to hear what you, our viewers, are thankful for this holiday season. Above, we…
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Small Business Spotlight: The Monterey Company creates all things custom in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year—as many are looking ahead to the holidays and checking gifts off…
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National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom dies after shooting in Washington, DC, President Trump says
Martinsburg, West Virginia — President Donald Trump said Thursday that US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guard members shot in…
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‘I Like Pie’ run draws over 5,000 participants with new location and competition
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five thousand Central Oregonians bundled up Thanksgiving morning for the annual I Like Pie run in…
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Celebrating 50 years of service: LuAnn Lehnertz’s journey at St. Charles
Redmond, Ore. [KTVZ] — LuAnn Lehnertz’s journey with St. Charles began in 1975 during a cross-country road trip that brought her to Central…
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A small act of kindness during a tough time turned into a lasting tradition in La PineÂ
LA PINE, Ore. [KTVZ] — When the government shutdown left families across Oregon struggling to afford groceries, one La Pine business owner decided…
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New law raises concerns of Oregon cannabis consumers
(update: adding video, quotes from CEO and Cofounder of Shift Natural, Ryan Evans ) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the House and Senate passed the…
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‘Right treatment at the right time’: City of Bend highlights street preservation efforts and winter preparations
Bend’s relatively new transportation utility fee is changing how the city maintains and clears its streets — from fresh pavement in the summer…
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BLM extends guide permit application period for Lower Deschutes and Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic Rivers
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is extending the deadline to apply for new special recreation permits for guiding…
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Suspect identified as 2 National Guard members remain in critical condition after targeted shooting near White House
By Zachary Cohen, Kaanita Iyer, Holmes Lybrand, Gabe Cohen, Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security has identified the…
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2,500 MILES: Austin man walks from Texas to Oregon for mental health, on track to reach Bend this weekend
(update: adding video, comments from Alex Bradley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Austin man walking more than 2,500 miles to honor his best friend and…
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OSU 3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Researchers at Oregon State University said this week they have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly…
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Deschutes County commissioners to take up proposed five-district map, recommended by committee on 4-3 vote
Deschutes County commissioners next Wednesday will take up a contentious five-district map for future commissioner elections, recommended on a recent…
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To protect deer and elk habitat, Deschutes National Forest wildlife winter range closures begin next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four annual winter range closures take effect next Monday across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for…
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OSP arrests California truck driver after SUV struck his jackknifed semi on Highway 20, killing two people
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A California truck driver was arrested by Oregon State Police on two counts of criminally negligent homicide after an SUV struck…
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NEW PHOTOS: Redmond Airport Terminal Demolition, Remodel
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ has received new photos from the Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), offering a fresh look at the large-scale demolition…
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Hong Kong mourns as rescuers comb ruined buildings for bodies following deadly blaze. Here’s what we know
By Catherine Nicholls, Chris Lau, Jadyn Beverley Sham and Lex Harvey, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A deadly inferno tore through a massive housing…
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Oregon business group urges lawmakers to act on ‘unsanctioned public camping,’ prepares possible ballot measure
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon business organization is calling on state lawmakers to restore local control over “unsanctioned public camping” – and…
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Justice Department asks judge for permission to release records from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell investigations
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department asked a judge for permission Wednesday to publicly release financial records, travel…
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New Holiday Inn Express and Suites Under Development in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Holiday Inn Express and Suites is under construction in Redmond. The new hotel, which will be located along U.S. 97…
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