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Central Oregon women unite to fund long-term mentoring for at-risk children; Raise more than $16k

CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ)– Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $16,800 to Friends of the Children, a nonprofit that provides one-on-one professional mentoring for children facing significant obstacles. The donation aims to support Friends of the Children’s mentoring program, which pairs children with a full-time, paid professional mentor, starting as

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Central Oregon employee-owned stores, shoppers team up for ‘Food for February’, raise $85K to fight hunger

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shoppers across Central Oregon helped raise more thanย $85,000ย to fight hunger through the 15th annualย Food for Februaryย fundraiser organized by Newport Avenue Market, Oliver Lemonโ€™s, and Ollieโ€™s Kitchen. The employee-owned grocery stores announced Thursday that the campaign brought in a recordย $85,236.70, with more than $30,000 matched by parent company Rudyโ€™s Markets, Inc. The

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Warm Springs man charged with firearm possession, high-speed chases after months-long manhunt

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Warm Springs, Ore., man has been charged with possessing multiple firearms as a felon and eluding police during a high-speed chase. Edward Francis Jones, 32, faces federal charges stemming from two incidents involving law enforcement. According to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, Scott E. Bradford, Jones has

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‘We are devastated’: Bend therapy provider sounds alarm over Medicaid reimbursement cuts

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Therapy providers across Central Oregon are sounding the alarm after PacificSource Community Solutions, the coordinated care organization for Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) members, announced a 30% cut to reimbursement rates. Central Oregon Speech and Language, a Bend-based clinic, says the reductions make it financially impossible to continue serving Medicaid clients without operating

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Save the Date: From a fly fishing film festival to early ups for Mt. Bachelor passholders, here's what's happening this weekend in Central Oregon

Save the Date: From a fly fishing film festival to early ups for Mt. Bachelor passholders, here’s what’s happening this weekend in Central Oregon

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Bend to early ups for passholders at Mt. Bachelor. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.

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Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor

Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships.ย We have six incredible community partnerships that weโ€™re highlighting through a monthly segment called โ€˜Making a Differenceโ€™.ย ย  This month, weโ€™re spotlighting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central

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Dylan on The Ducks: ‘Next man up’ as the Ducks roster undergoes changes due to injuries and transfer portal

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Ducks are heading into Fridayโ€™s College Football Playoff semifinal against Indiana facing some serious challenges in the backfield. Earlier this week, standout running back Jordan Davison suffered an injury, leaving the Ducks without one of their most important offensive players. His absence comes as the team continues to navigate transfer

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Trust, transparency and tough questions: Deschutes Sheriff hopeful Ty Rupert makes his pitch to voters

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert used a Sunriver town hall to highlight his focus on rebuilding trust, transparency and community engagement as he heads toward the 2026 sheriffโ€™s race.โ€‹ Sunriver town hall focus Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert met with Sunriver-area residents Tuesday night in Sunriver, inviting questions and concerns about public

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