Summit High’s ‘Chaos Theory’ robotics team wins 10th at FIRST World Championship in Houston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World…
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18 Central Oregon nonprofits receives Community Foundation Award grant totaling over $300k
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, May 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Unseasonably warm week ahead for Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We have a beautiful week ahead with plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures as a ridge of high pressure builds over…
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Caldera High School’s production of Newsies will showcase student talent in high-energy musical
(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to…
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There’s Good News: A long journey ends for Mama Eva, adopted in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old…
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Sun Continues, But Watch the Peaks
The High Desert is holding onto that summer-like feel today with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures across the tri-county area. Whether you are…
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Oregon mom creates app to connect neighbors with local farm stands
WHITE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon mom is turning a simple drive through rural communities into a way to connect neighbors with local food. Tiffany…
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Discarded smoking materials spark fire that destroys Bend mobile home, triggers explosions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park destroyed one home and damaged another, after improperly discarded smoking…
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Tracking the Turnaround: A High Desert Clear-Up
We are wrapping up the first half of the weekend, and we’re tracking a change in the weather for tonight followed by a very warm Sunday. Here is your…
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City of Bend Hosts State of the City Session at CityFest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend hosted a short State of the City session at CityFest, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Fitness Studio parking lot…
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Elevation Bend rebrand launches alongside new weekly farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new weekly farmers market opened today at Elevation Bend, formerly known as Bend Factory Stores. The market, which wraps…
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There’s Good News: Bend High student qualifies for national welding competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Nikolas Tone, a student at Bend Senior High, has qualified for the Project MFG National Welding Competition this month in San…
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Pet Pals: Meet David, a well-behaved, sweet pup who’s stealing hearts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by David, a 2 month old puppy. He’s…
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Prineville Police: Don’t call 911 for officers to respond to a spider in your home
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police are reminding the public not to call 911 if a homeowner needs a spider removed their home.In a Facebook…
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Meta cutting 66 jobs in Prineville as contract ends, says most workers may be rehired
(Update: Adding more information from Meta on the new vendor and the rehiring process.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contractor working with Meta…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts at Local Trailheads and Parks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a recent increase in vehicle break-ins and theft at local…
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Summer Sneak Peek: 80s Return to the High Desert
CENTRAL OREGON- It’s a “Layer Down” weekend, Central Oregon! A major warm-up is officially here, sending temperatures skyrocketing nearly 20…
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This Just In: Jefferson County Announces Burning Restrictions
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS announced on Friday the county’s burning restrictions will go into effect on Monday, May 4th.…
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The Local Lens – Episode 1 – Tony DeBone Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews current Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone, who is running for…
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