Bend’s Little Kits Early Learning Center shuts down, leaving families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits Early Learning Center in Bend, connected to OSU Cascades, permanently closed today, leaving local families searching…
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Boy Scouts will lead installation of flags honoring veterans in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers will be out early Saturday morning helping Bend mark the Fourth of July — and the nation’s 250th birthday —…
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Traffic Alert: Crash Impacts Travel Along US 97 near Gilchrist
GILCHRIST, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement are warning drivers to pay attention as they approach a crash along US 97 near Gilchrist.KTVZ News has…
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Mt. Bachelor’s Trailhead Lodge welcomes visitors to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has opened Trailhead Lodge, a new 70-room hotel and community gathering space located at 19221 SW Century Drive in…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Odysseus Japeth Tewee, a 20-year-old man from Warm Springs, Ore., was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison Monday.…
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Filtered sunshine today, warming trend into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Today will begin the warmup even as some mid to high level clouds arrive. These clouds will keep us from warming into the 80s…
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Save the Date: A weekend of 4th of July and America 250 events in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three patriotic local events, from the 99th annual Bend…
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One mentor, two hours a week: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is changing young lives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For children facing adversity, having a trusted adult to lean on can make all the difference. That’s the mission behind Big…
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Dry pattern continues with rising temperatures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures have been gradually warming across Central Oregon this week, and we’ll be running above average by the holiday…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon extends ‘Summer of Love’ adoption promotion, name your fee to adopt any dog
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is extending it’s ‘Summer of Love’ dog adoption promotion through tomorrow, July 3rd. The…
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Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue seeking student intern
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is seeking a communications and marketing intern. Do you know…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Wilsonville police safely guide bear out of residential area
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the…
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Commitment to Serve: Alfalfa Fire District Pushes Forward Amid Challenges
(UPDATE: Adding more information on the Department.) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District has faced a series of challenges in…
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From parade routes to starry nights: Central Oregon celebrates America’s 250th
MADRAS/PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon communities are marking the Fourth of July with a full slate of events in Madras and Prineville,…
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The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon’ kicks off holiday weekend in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. — Final preparations are underway at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds as crews set up for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running Fourth…
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Junior Forecaster: Braxton is a wrestling champion and forecaster
When you ask Braxton about his favorite subjects in school he will tell you art and geography. Those are two fantastic subjects to study if you want…
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Petition triggers special election for Madras Aquatic Center recall
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special election will be held to decide if four members of the Madras Aquatic Center board, including the executive…
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Truck Driver Involved in Deadly Crash to be Deported to India, Avoid Trial
(Update: adding comment from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden) TACOMA, Was. (KTVZ) — The truck driver involved in a deadly crash near Brothers that killed a…
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Owner of Bend’s Kefi Restaurant says business is for sale, hopes concept can continue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, a family-owned Bend restaurant known for its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has been…
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