COPY seeks volunteers to mentor kids with an incarcerated parent
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking volunteers to…
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Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Bend for two nights of inspiring films and local fun
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) Adventure, inspiration, and storytelling from around the globe are coming back to Central Oregon as Mountainfilm on Tour–Bend…
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Mt. Bachelor hosts free events to protect threatened whitebark pine
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) Mt. Bachelor, in partnership with Adventure Scientists and the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation (WBPEF), is inviting outdoor…
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Hayden Homes donates $10,000 to Oasis Village in Redmond
Redmond, Ore. – (KTVZ) A local housing nonprofit in Redmond got a financial boost as it marks a major milestone. Tuesday afternoon, Hayden Homes…
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Powder House Ski sees business surge with Mountain Opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Opening day for Mount Batchelor is less than 24 hours away. The announcement already had a big effect on local business as…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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Problem Solvers: Central Oregon Childcare Facility Under Investigation by State Agency Following Accusations of Mistreatment and Neglect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local child care facility is under investigation by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care following allegations of…
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Bend Chamber of Commerce hosts BEND 101 event focusing on the growth of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce had a Bend 101 event on Tuesday focusing on growth in Bend. A heavily discussed topic, as the city…
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Commissioner Adair reflects on Flat Fire and what the county can learn
(Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fires can be incredibly dangerous and it doesn’t discriminate. Everyone in a fire zone is impacted. When the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum weighs in on impacts of federal government shutdown
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The federal government has officially shut down, with no quick resolution in sight. Several departments with hundreds even…
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President Trump deploys National Guard Troops to Portland with “Full Force”, Oregon Democratic leaders respond
(UPDATE: ADDED VIDEO AND ADDED QUOTES FROM REP. JANELLE BYNUM, ST. REP. EMERSON LEVY, AND STATEMENT FROM OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER CHRISTINE…
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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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Bend City Council makes key decision on future of planned iconic bike-pedestrian bridge
(Update: Full Story with quotes from Bend City Engineering Director, Ryan Oster and added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Bend City Council…
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New Safety Project adds new “J” turn and center dividing barriers along Highway 97
(Update: Added full story with quotes from Mayor Ed Fitch and Redmond resident James Miller) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — A lot of people drive pretty…
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Bend Bulletin employees picket for new contract
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — Saturday afternoon, members of the Bend Bulletin along with members from the Central Oregon News Guild picketed in…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz holds second tele-town hall since announcing he won’t be holding any in-person events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Â Representative Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., held his second of two previously announced town halls on Wednesday evening. During the…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tonight Republican Representative Cliff Bentz held his first town hall since announcing last week that he will no longer be…
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Oregon, Washington, and California Band Together to Create Health Policy Alliance
Governor Tina Kotek, and the Governors from California and Washington, joined together to form a western health alliance. This comes after the CDC…
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SHOCKING RETIREMENT: Prineville Police Chief retires after less than 1 year on the job
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Chief Profio is retiring after 31 years in law enforcement in a surprising moment. He leaves having only joined the department…
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Bend family moves into first home thanks to a local nonprofit
Bend Family Moves Into First Home With Help From Nonprofit Bend, Ore. — After years of struggle, Laura Elder and her daughters are celebrating a…
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