BEND, Ore.{KTVZ} — A 26-year-old Bend man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Friday night on Northeast Third Street, according to Bend Police. The crash happened around 8:16 p.m. on October 17 between Thurston and Underwood Avenues. Officers responding to the scene found a white Toyota RAV4 stopped in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last Friday, a new country spot in downtown Bend celebrated its grand opening. The Coyote was packed full–with a line wrapped around the building–that was once Unofficial Logging Co. Opening night “People know this is a place you can come and kind of be someone else for the night,” said Jordan
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tonight marks the start of Mt. Bachelor’s ‘Movies in the Mountains’ series, which is a line-up of drive-in movies projected in the Village parking lot, with a showing of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’. The event tonight is sold out but you can sign up now for next Friday where ‘Hocus Pocus’
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Columbia River Circuit Finals rodeo in Redmond to Camp Fire Central Oregon’s Autumn Family Faire in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Willow, a 4-year-old pitbull mix who is full of love and spunk. “She is on a weight loss journey right now, so, we’re cutting back her food and getting her back to that healthy weight. But she loves treats,” said Savanah Wellman, the assistant director at
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation Board of Directors announced on Thursday the appointment of Kevin Perkey as the organization’s new executive director. “Perkey joins MBSEF following an extensive search process and brings a deep background in nonprofit leadership, strategic growth, and community engagement,” the organization said in
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Redmond said Thursday it’s seeking applications to fill current vacancies on several city committees and commissions. Here’s the city’s full news release: Applications for youth ex-officio positions are also being accepted. Youth ex-officio positions were created to encourage youth involvement in city business and to
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Nothing beats your first Big Ol’ Fish. Check out this rainbow trout Dawson caught in Prineville. Congratulations Dawson, keep those big fish coming. Don’t forget to share with us your impressive catches. All you have to do is click the share tab.
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Take a look at this amazing still captured by one of our viewers. Moments like these remind us you can not beat the beautiful views here on the high desert. Don’t forget to send us your photos from around Central Oregon, all you gotta do is click the share tab.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Columbia River Circuit, part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), is gearing up for an action-packed weekend celebrating the region’s top rodeo talent. The non-profit organization honors weekend and part-time rodeo cowboys who earn points at PRCA-approved rodeos throughout the designated “circuit,” which includes Washington, Oregon, and Northern Idaho.
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street will switch directions (eastbound open, westbound closed) to complete the next phase of construction on an improvements project, the city said Thursday. The temporary traffic direction switch will open the eastbound
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The goats at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Rescue Ranch are officially up for adoption, and they’re ready to find their forever homes. Sheriff’s officials said Wednesday the ranch’s Animal Technicians have provided the goats with top-quality care as they wait to be adopted. The herd is described as sweet-natured, and
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s schools are better equipped to prevent and respond to opioid overdoses following a collaborative effort last year to offer free overdose reversal kits to middle and high schools, colleges and universities across the state, as well as expanded substance use prevention resources. The collaboration between Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of Bend’s most unique food destinations has a new home. Tekka Tiger has officially moved and expanded, bringing even bigger Southeast Asian flavors to a new location. The popular food spot, formerly located across the street from the world’s last Blockbuster, is now set up next to WinCo and CannaBend. The
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Lennyx is in the sixth grade at Obsidian Middle School and is looking forward to Halloween. While in school he enjoys studying math and when the leaves are falling he enjoys playing outside in the leaves. He prefers it when it is a bit warmer but Halloween really helps make fall and the cooler temperatures
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KPOV 88.9 FM is marking 20 years of community radio in Central Oregon, celebrating two decades of amplifying local voices and music — and they’re inviting the community to join the celebration during their Fall Fund Drive. “It really says a lot,” said Executive Director Linda Orcelletto. “We were founded in
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs is set to showcase the 32nd annual ‘Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit’, and on November 12th, you’re invited to an opening reception. The exhibit will display the talent and artistic excellence of Warm Springs’ adult and youth tribal members. It opens Wednesday, November 12th with the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual ‘Bend Witches Paddle’ is taking place on Halloween! You’ll see the Deschutes River full of floating witches, raising money and collecting item donations for Mountain Star Relief Nursery. It’s kid and dog friendly–and paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, and tubes are welcome! You can find more information about the event on Facebook, just search ‘Bend
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Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snow fell on many Oregon highways last weekend. Winter is coming, and ODOT is staffing up to be ready. As you might expect, the deadlines to apply for those jobs are coming up quickly. After the Oregon Legislature provided new funding in September to support highway maintenance, ODOT
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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