BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has signed a Record of Decision giving Kingsley Field Oregon Air Guard Base formal authorization to prepare for a squadron of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. The authorization allows the base, located in Klamath Falls, Ore., to commence facility construction for the advanced jet aircraft. Field
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Update: KTVZ News has learned from the property owner they were not prepared for “The Vault Taphouse” to close. In addition, Richard’s Sliders and El Imperio will continue to operate on the property until the property’s owner finds a new tenant. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned “The Vault Taphouse,” which is located
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old Sisters man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly breaking into an apartment and assaulting a woman and two juveniles inside, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Royce Shipley was taken into custody following a brief standoff at his nearby residence on North Woodson Street. Deputies responded to the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host an opening reception for the “33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Nov. 18, 2026. The exhibition displays work by adult and youth tribal members and will remain on view through Feb. 20, 2027. The annual exhibit is curated by Angela
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce awarded a $5,000 grant to the Family Access Network to support children and families in Crook County. The grant, provided through the chamber’s Capital Grant program, will help low-income families gain access to essential resources, including food, clothing, school supplies and stable housing. The Family
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong ridge of high pressure will keep Central Oregon dry and warmer than normal this week, making it feel more like summer than fall. Expect plenty of sunshine today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. That is well above our typical highs in the upper 60s this time
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the National Weather Service, Tonight will start mostly cloudy before gradually becoming mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 54 degrees. Winds will be calm initially, becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight. Monday will be sunny and warm, with a high near 84 degrees. Southwest winds of 5 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the National Weather Service, Saturday evening will be mostly clear, with a low around 50 degrees. A north wind around 5 mph will become calm during the evening. Sunday will start with increasing clouds and a high near 87 degrees. South winds around 5 mph will become calm in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College and the Faculty Forum reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, following continued mediation between the two parties. All classes and college operations will proceed as scheduled on Monday, Oct. 5. The agreement resolves ongoing contract negotiations between the college administration and the union,
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The ridge of high pressure is in control of the western half of the United States and will keep the west dry and summer-like through the weekend and into next week. Today is expected to be slightly warmer than Friday as we keep the run of 80-degree weather in place. Sunday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy from Bend suffered critical injuries Friday evening after the e-motorcycle he was riding collided with a minivan. The crash occurred at approximately 7:58 p.m. at the intersection of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. According to Bend Police, a white Dodge minivan was traveling northbound on 27th Street
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church will host God’s Closet this Sunday. From 9 a.m. till 1 p.m, they’re offering free clothing for children. The distribution includes items for both boys and girls, with sizes ranging from newborn to age 12. The church hosts the free clothing giveaway twice a year to assist
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View High School physics teacher Daniel Gibson received $2,000 in grant funding to purchase new laboratory equipment for his classroom. The funding includes $1,000 from the “One Class at a Time” program—a joint initiative by MidOregon Credit Union and television station KTVZ—along with a $1,000 matching grant from the Bend
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department (WSPD) has announced that human remains discovered in Warm Springs were positively identified as Tyler Kalama, a juvenile who had previously been reported missing. The remains were discovered near Indian Health Services on Sept. 19. The WSPD and FBI are continuing to investigate the circumstances
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this week’s Pet Pals, Lynne Ouchida brought in Diesel, a sweet puppy looking for his forever home after being overlooked at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. The playful puppy is one of five currently available for adoption at the shelter. HSCO says several of the puppies have previously appeared
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority and community partners broke ground Tuesday, Sept. 29, on a 16-bed residential mental health treatment facility in Redmond, Oregon. The site will provide crisis care close to home for youth ages 12 to 17 in Central Oregon. The project receives funding support in part from $3 million
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may notice some Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews looking a little brighter. Throughout the month, crews will be wearing pink “Courage in Every Fight” shirts in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire district says the shirts are a show of support for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Day—a chance to recognize the people working behind the scenes to keep schools clean, safe, and welcoming. Bend-La Pine Schools says, from classrooms and hallways to every corner of the building, custodians help create a place where students and staff can learn and thrive. So
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MALHEUR NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest plans to begin prescribed fire operations tomorrow, October 3rd, pending required approvals. The work is expected to continue through the fall, as weather conditions allow. Crews plan to burn about 2,600 acres in the Marshall Divine unit, about one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High school students in Deschutes County can borrow free formalwear and accessories for the upcoming homecoming season through the Cinderella’s Closet program. The Assistance League of Bend will open the closet this Saturday, October 3 and Saturday, October 10. The Assistance League of Bend established Cinderella’s Closet in 2018 to ensure
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