Redmond Fire and Rescue to re-open outdoor burning next week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Redmond Fire and Rescue will re-open outdoor burning. With the forecasted decrease in…
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Shifting Seasons: Sustainable agriculture in Central Oregon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors of climate change, accounting for roughly 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the…
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Consumer sentiment is back to near-record lows. But Americans are still spending. Here’s why
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Americans are souring on the economy again to levels seen rarely in the post-World War II era, raising…
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51 new laws will take effect beginning Friday, new gun legislation included
(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — Several new laws will be enacted over the next several months. 51 will begin on Friday. Here’s what…
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Pay it Forward: Deschutes County Search & Rescue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of the best parts of life in Central Oregon is the great outdoors but when something goes wrong on an adventure, there’s…
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Drug agents find fentanyl, meth and guns in crashed car, arrest two fugitives north of Madras
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-term drug investigation concluded Wednesday night when a suspected trafficker’s vehicle crashed…
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City of Bend survey finds overwhelming ‘hate’ for Greenwood Avenue ‘road diet,’ despite massive increase in cyclists, pedestrians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A year-old pilot program to reduce traffic speeds, improve safety, and encourage walking and cycling has sparked sharp division…
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Community Conversations: New cleanup effort ‘The Big Bend Pickup’ launches in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend…
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COCC receives $1.3 million federal grant to support students pursuing futures in behavioral health fields
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College announced Thursday a new $1.33 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services…
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Update: Fire that heavily damaged SW Redmond home caused by improper disposal of smoking materials
Authorities have found the cause of a fire that heavily damaged a southwest Redmond home Wednesday night. Residents got out unhurt and firefighters…
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Here’s how to watch Oregon vs. Penn State this Saturday
(Update: adding video on the whiteout) The No. 6 Oregon Ducks look to keep an undefeated season rolling as they march into Happy Valley in State…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Catching fish is a family affair
Take a look at this awesome brown trout caught out of diamond lake by Reina. Her and her grandpa are proving that catching fish is a family affair.…
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Warmer than normal pattern remains, fire danger still a concern, cooler Friday
(KTVZ, Bend Ore.) Red Flag Warning in place for the NW corner of Jefferson County due to winds and dry fuel. The rest of the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office marks one year of deflection program with graduation ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program, a community-based…
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Out & About: Bring home the honey
There were so many gorgeous landscapes in this week’s Out and About segment. Like this one, a bee hard at work trying to ‘bring home the honey’. We…
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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory kicks off Ponderosa tree sales; Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show coming up
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory is ramping up its fall activities, including a Ponderosa tree and seedling sale…
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Federal charges filed against Madras man, days after his arrest on drug trafficking charges
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras man arrested last Friday along Interstate 84, accused of trafficking drugs between Washington state and Central…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues fisherman after vessel capsizes off the Oregon coast
SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman early Tuesday morning after his commercial fishing vessel capsized near the entrance to…
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Starbucks announces significant store closures and layoffs
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Starbucks is taking “significant action” to turn around its struggling business, closing a large…
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Amazon to pay historic $2.5 billion settlement for allegedly tricking customers into signing up for Prime
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Amazon is paying a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the agency…
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