BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity was awarded $5.065 million in state LIFT Homeownership funding today to support the construction of 33 permanently affordable homes in Bend, Ore. The homes will be built on surplus land provided through a partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools. The funding was approved by the Oregon Housing Stability
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned through online court documents the semi-truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, who was involved in a deadly crash that killed a newlywed couple William Micah Carter and Jennifer Lower Carter in 2025, has a warrant out for his arrest.On Thursday, Judge Wells Ashby issued the bench warrant.As of our
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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 continues the warm up as highs in Central Oregon are forecast to be in the low 80s most locations.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has released their quarterly report and according to the department, compared to previous years, crime is down and / or flat across the city.The report, which is posted below, highlights crimes against people, property and society, which all saw declines compared to the previous year.It is also
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Charan Cline has announced he will retire after more than 30 years in education, including seven years as superintendent of the Redmond School District.In a letter posted to the community on the district’s website, Cline said, “Serving the students, staff and community of Redmond has been one of the highest
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of “The Patch with a View” in Redmond to Bend Fall Festival, happening this coming weekend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 1, 2026 on KFXO-TV LIVE BLOG: 6:50 PM – Patrick’s closing statement: He’s had 26 years volunteering as a city councilor, been apart of watching how the City works, worked with many people with diverse ideas and gotten along with them all. He will retire
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This week’s Furry Friend is Oscar! He arrived at BrightSide Animal Center as a stray with uveitis, a condition that causes inflammation inside the eyes. The shelter is treating him with antibiotics and steroids. While the cause remains unknown, Oscar still appears to be able to see. Oscar was a little
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re in the middle of fall, but temperatures are feeling more summer-like here in Central Oregon. Expect above normal temperatures for the next several days as a large ridge of high pressure strengthens over the Pacific Northwest. We will begin Friday with mostly cloudy conditions but skies will gradually become sunny.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating Harry Allan Coxey of Prineville.According to a social media post, the sheriff’s office believes Coxey could be en route to the Bay Area.Description:Age: 81Height: 6’1″Weight: 270Hair: GreyClothing: UnknownVehicle: Blue, GMC Yukon (2000)Plate: Oregon – 221 DRZ
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Respiratory virus season is arriving in Oregon as flu activity climbs across the state. Health officials warn that while overall infection levels currently remain low, conditions could shift rapidly. The uptick in flu activity comes as Oregon records 58 confirmed measles cases so far this year, marking the state’s highest count
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Heart of Oregon Corps has opened a 3.4-acre youth workforce development campus in Redmond, Oregon the new facility features classrooms, a training warehouse and equipment bays. Heart of Oregon Corps programs engage 225 children annually in growth-filled workforce development and educational opportunities. The organization’s efforts are designed to help address
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This week we have some cool garden and flower pictures for you. A lovely Ornamental Pepper Plant followed by some lovely flowers along the Deschutes River ending with an arrangement of flowers that has been handed down over two generations. Thanks to everyone who submitted photos this season, your gardens are beautiful.
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Local fishers are featuring their recent and impressive catches around Central Oregon in the latest Big Ol’ Fish. Bohdi Waschae reeled in a brown trout at Tumalo Creek, just west of Bend, while Raechelle Boddy caught a Coho salmon at Columbia River. Billy caught a humongous, 39-pound king salmon at an undisclosed location. Anglers interested
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dry Canyon Arts Association presented a $40,000 donation to the Redmond School District’s JumpStart Art Program during a check presentation Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Terrebonne Community School. This marks the third consecutive year the arts organization has funded the JumpStart program. Through the initiative, a local artist serves as an
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon nonprofit is working to make sure local children have a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, one of KTVZ’s 21 Cares for Kids partners, has delivered about 3,100 beds to families in need since the organization started in Central Oregon in 2020. The beds are
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste will host three free household hazardous waste collection events in La Pine, Sisters and Redmond during October. The one-day events allow local residents to safely dispose of accepted hazardous household materials free of charge. All three collection events will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – High temperature readings on the first day of October will be more reminiscent of early September than early October as we hit the upper 70s and some low 80s. Sunny skies and light winds define the day as we see the fall foliage peaking this weekend. Little change in the overall
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded more than $9 million in grant funding this week to fire departments and first responder organizations across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The funding is designed to help local organizations obtain the staff, equipment and operational support needed for emergency response and firefighter safety. The latest
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