SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced Friday that the Treasury will return about $7 million in unclaimed property this month to about 13,000 people as part of the agency’s 2026 “Checks Without Claims” initiative. Typically, people need to file a claim with Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program to receive their unclaimed funds.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery in Bend is offering free kids meals at its downtown pub through the end of October to help support local families. The brewery is also offering Bend-La Pine teachers and first responders a 25% discount off their entire bill through the end of the month. The effort includes a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Friday morning! We’re starting the day with freezing temperatures and frost across parts of Central Oregon. Cooler, drier air is moving in, keeping our weather quiet for the next few days. Expect plenty of sunshine today, with highs in the low to mid 50s. The coldest temperatures arrive tonight into
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(KTVZ) — This week, local anglers shared their recent successes, including Jasmine’s 25-pound Chinook salmon from the Siletz River, Kristi’s brown trout from East Lake and Daniel’s 18-pound Chinook salmon also from the Siletz River. If you’re interested in participating, upload your catch photos through the contest tab.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, October 23rd, Bo’s on Century Drive in Bend will again be giving away free food to the community. This, after the locally-owned shop also gave away free meals last week to anyone who needed one. Bo’s is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located at 70
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 66-year-old Bend-area man faces numerous firearm charges after a raid on a home in Deschutes River Woods turned up 69 firearms, mostly undetectable “ghost guns” without a serial number, authorities said Thursday. In recent days, detectives with Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) Team began investigating a report of a person
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A toy collection drive for Silver Rail called “Toys for Hope” is underway across Central Oregon. Their goal is to provide therapeutic toys for Silver Rail elementary students. The effort is sanctioned by the school district and coordinated by local businesses. Organized by Amber McDermott, the initiative asks for brand-new sensory
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Central Oregon community is coming together to honor the life of Megan Lambert, the 25-year-old teacher killed in last week’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The “Walk for Megan” takes place Sunday, October 25th, starting in the Old Mill District and following a route along the Deschutes River. Organizers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of last week’s tragedy, it’s important to highlight some of the good news happening in our community. If you drive around Bend right now, you’ll see signs of support across the community. And, a local Bend business was giving away decals for community members who wanted to show their
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(Update: School district surveying Silver Rail families) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gave an update Thursday about the “ongoing return-to-learning process” for Silver Rail Elementary School, hit by a mass shooting a week ago. They announced a family input survey, a continued closure through at least next week, free meal distribution and expanded
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Bend Fire & Rescue ladder truck was used to extinguish fire at Bend’s Black Bear Diner early Thursday morning. Fire at Black Bear Diner was traced to faulty gas stove safety switch (Bend Fire & Rescue photos Fire that began behind gas stove at Black Bear Diner spread up wall, into attic BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation announced plans Thursday to recognize 5-year-old Rhoam Summer through its national Trees for Peace memorial initiative and offered to fund a local memorial in Bend, Oregon. Rhoam was killed in the October 15th shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The foundation, also known as The
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BEND, Ore. – The Bend City Council chambers were full of grieving residents and every form of emotion on display Wednesday evening, as councilors vowed to do all they can to address the severe safety threat to children. But a couple of frustrated, angry citizens called not just for armed officers at every school, but
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District, statewide, and family-specific funds have been established following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s grief following the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting is being met with an outpouring of love, support, and generosity. Many donation links are being shared online, making it difficult to determine which funds are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday it has seen a rise in the number of residents seeking to apply for a Concealed Handgun License following last week’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. Since the incident, 204 individuals have signed up to begin the process of obtaining a CHL,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 22nd: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — RAD Camps and Dudley’s Bookshop are partnering to host a community memorial walk in Bend for Megan Lambert, one of the victims killed in the Silver Rail Elementary shooting. The event is organized to honor Lambert’s memory while bringing community members together to show support for those affected by the Silver
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Worthy Brewing in Bend is hosting a community gathering for students, parents, school staff and others affected by a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The event aims to provide a dedicated space for community members to share their concerns, ask questions and connect with support resources as the community begins to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lone Pine Coffee will offer free coffee to teachers at its Cushing Drive and Harriman Street locations this Thursday and Friday to show appreciation for educators. The business says it hopes to show its appreciation for teachers and the role they play in the lives of students during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four comfort dogs from LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs traveled to Bend to support the Bend-La Pine Schools community. Isaac, Rahab, Fischer and Zachaeus visited the district’s Education Center, offering comfort and a calming presence following the recent tragedy.
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