In this week’s Pet Pics, we prove there is no shortage of adorable pets across Central Oregon. Remember to share the next photo of your pet with us and you could see them on the news at 6PM on Tuesdays. All you gotta do is click the share tab.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man is warning his neighbors about mail theft in their area. Carl Loomis reported says his mailbox has been hit several times this month. Thieves have broken into local mailboxes, opening packages and taking what they want. The thefts have affected several neighborhood roads, including Sparks Drive,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Will Speed, a Bend family doctor and Oregon Adaptive Sports volunteer who sustained severe brain trauma after being hit by a car in January, has completed a more than 50-mile bike race in Bend. The collision occurred on Powers Road when a driver allegedly ran a red light and struck
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond and Bend Police have shared the official data from their traffic enforcement cameras, revealing thousands of citations issued across the last few months. Redmond has issued a total of 2,667 photo enforcement citations, while Bend has issued 3,050 as of Sept. 23. Redmond issued 733 citations between June 15 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Oregon businesses are competing for the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon award, and you get to decide who the winner is! One local finalist includes the Hazelnut Espresso Vodka by Crater Lake Spirits in Bend. The first round of voting has concluded, and there are only eight finalists left. The contest
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, following recent rain and cooler temperatures that have lowered the risk of fire spread. Fire officials are reminding residents that debris burning is prohibited inside Redmond city limits at all times under Redmond Fire & Rescue
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Dry and mild pattern to set up for the first full week of Autumn. Plenty of sunshine and light winds will define the week as the area will be looking at temperatures in the 70s to close out the month of September. Today will be slightly warmer as we start a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old Bend man was arrested Tuesday morning after police said he tackled a woman and attempted to sexually assault her in a railroad underpass along Third Street. Bend Police responded around 9:31 a.m. Sept. 29 to a report of a woman running to a business in the 200 block of
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(KTVZ) — More than 1,500 volunteers joined together across Oregon and Southwest Washington for the annual SOLVE Beach & Riverside Cleanup, completing 96 environmental restoration projects between Sept. 18 and Sept. 27. SOLVE staff with Jack Johnson and his wife Kim at Village Green , Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Bend SOLVE volunteers picking up litter in
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(KTZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced nearly $43 million in post-disaster recovery and mitigation funding Tuesday for projects across Alaska, Oregon and Washington. The federal grants support local infrastructure repairs, hazard mitigation measures and public safety reimbursements following recent natural disasters. The funding is distributed across three FEMA initiatives, including more than
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several hundred students at Caldera High School participated in a career exploration event last week to learn about technical fields in the Army National Guard. The two-day program provided hands-on exposure to military career tracks. The event focused on introducing students to real-world applications of the Army National Guard’s Military Occupational
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will hold their annual sandwich feed to raise funds for search & rescue. It takes place October 1st and 2nd, in front of Ray’s food Place in Prineville. The events run from 8:00AM to 6:30PM, and offer breakfast burritos or a tri-tip sandwich. On Friday, October
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Gasoline prices dropped in 32 states this week, including Oregon, driven in part by recent declines in crude oil prices. The national average for regular gasoline fell two cents to $4.46 per gallon, while Oregon’s average dropped four cents to $5.06 per gallon. In Bend, the average dropped to $4.96 from $5.02
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A dry and mild pattern has settled in for the week. Today will be a little warmer than yesterday, with highs in the mid 70s. A weak system to our north may bring a few more clouds later, but we’ll still see plenty of sunshine. Overnight temperatures will dip into the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run this Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Redmond High School football stadium. The event raises funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Crook County, the four-legged members of Search and Rescue are preparing for tough calls. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office K9 Team recently completed the second part of it’s training, with three days of hard-work at Walton Lake. The dogs practiced detection from the shoreline, simulating a search with no
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Traffic at the intersection of Southwest 35th Street and Highland Avenue in Redmond has increased following the opening of the new ‘Hub’ Recreation and Aquatic Center. The city of Redmond wants to put a light at the intersection. The intersection connects with Highway 126 on the outside of a Redmond as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tactics, a skateboarding and clothing store in Bend, has permanently closed its doors due to financial difficulties. The store officially shut down on Sunday, coming just weeks after celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Tactics management reported that while the decision stemmed from financial issues, and the team was reluctant to close the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23. The event is organized in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized enrollment provider for the program. The enrollment event offers local travelers the chance to apply for or renew membership in the security program. IDEMIA charges
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(Update: adding Rep. Janelle Bynum lead request) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, and two other congressional lawmakers led a group of 24 members of Congress today in requesting a formal review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to study and regulate microplastics in drinking water and ecosystems. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, Rep.
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