Bend Sustainability Fund tour highlights community upgrades, invites new applicants
The application window opens Thursday for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million…
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Oregon lawmakers react to ending of the longest government shutdown in history
After 42 days, the longest government shutdown is getting closer to being over and the government will be…
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Still mild, periods of rain Thursday, some clearing Friday
(KTVZ, Bend Ore). A complicated pattern will be unfolding over the next several days. Today is what I like to call the day of transition, or the…
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Farewell Market opening soon in Bend—See what’s inside before launch day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new supermarket is getting ready to open on Bend’s south side, and the official date is now set. Farewell Market will…
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COCC classified staff seeking new union contract plan protest, accuse school of ‘poverty wages’; school president responds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A union newly representing Central Oregon Community College classified staff called a protest Wednesday at the school’s board…
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Madras Police Department swears in first code enforcement officers
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department announced that Code Enforcement Officers Duane Ledford and Aija…
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Oregon lawmakers voice concern over reports of possible ICE detention facility in Newport, Coast Guard helicopter move
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Democrats in Congress and a state lawmaker voiced concern Wednesday about reports that the federal Immigration and…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity sets grand opening celebration for its new Redmond ReStore
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the upcoming grand opening of its new Redmond ReStore, located at…
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New MRI contrast agent designed at OSU represents breakthrough in safer medical imaging
Update: Adding video CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) -– Scientists at Oregon State University have filed a patent on a design for a new magnetic resonance…
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Cloudy and breezy ahead of wet and windy weather on Thursday
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -The atmosphere is getting ready for wetter weather today. Plan for cloudy skies as moisture increases and an afternoon breeze.…
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The last-ever penny was minted today in Philadelphia
By Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — The American penny passed away today after a prolonged illness. It was 238 years old. The last…
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Signs of resolution emerge as federal government shutdown stretches into sixth weekÂ
WASHINGTON, D.C. {KTVZ} — The federal government shutdown has now extended into its sixth week, but there are finally signs of a potential end to…
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Northern lights just dazzled night skies as far south as Florida. Here’s who has the best chance to see them tonight
By CNN Meteorologists Briana Waxman and Chris Dolce (CNN) — A powerful burst of energy from the sun streaming past Earth painted the night sky…
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Pet Pics: Distinguished Mr. Russell says hello
Say hello to Mr. Russell, the tiny pet with a huge personality. His face tells a thousand stories, each one of them rich with mystique and virtue. We…
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New Redmond McDonald’s celebrates Veterans Day grand opening with free meals for veterans, first responders
The new McDonald’s in Redmond, located at 625 NW Oak Tree Lane, held a grand opening celebration on Veterans Day with free meals for all veterans,…
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Oregon’s and Bend’s gas prices are still falling while they rise in much of the country, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – While gas prices in Oregon continue to decline, prices in many other states and the national average are climbing, AAA…
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New ‘Drawn West’ exhibition shines spotlight on High Desert Museum’s collection of Western maps and art
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the 19th and early 20th centuries, illustrated maps and advertisements functioned as powerful enticements to attract new…
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Filtered sunshine today, setup day tomorrow, rain Thursday
(KTVZ, Bend Ore). Well above normal temperature readings so far this week will be coming to an end Thursday. Today we saw a good deal of high-level…
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Honoring Veterans: WATCH the Bend Veterans Day Parade on KTVZ+
Sunshine and mild temperatures greeted the many flag-waving of Central Oregonians who lined the streets of downtown Bend or took part in Tuesday’s…
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Dry Canyon Arts Association receives $34,000 Cultural Trust grant for remodel of new community art center
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Dry Canyon Arts Association is among 91 cultural organizations to receive a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust, which…
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