‘Absolutely critical’: $7,000 grant boosts Weekend Food Program’s effort to combat food insecurity for students
Every Friday, Jericho Road’s Weekend Food Program sends out food bags to students across the Redmond School…
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Redmond Park and Rec says paint issue fix will delay Rec Center completion, but not add to costs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District and Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company provided an update Tuesday on the…
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When Burns was hit by severe flooding, the Lions Club, community and many others stepped up to help those in need
(Update: Adding video) BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the old saying goes, “If you don’t like the weather in Oregon, just wait a minute and it will…
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City of Bend announces plans to offer $5.7 million in affordable housing development funds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Wednesday it will soon be requesting applications for the development of affordable housing, pending…
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Prescribed burn SW of Bend canceled; others proceed around the Deschutes National Forest
Due to unfavorable conditions, Deschutes National Forest firefighters have canceled the 215 acres of prescribed burning planned for Wednesday a mile…
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Problem Solvers: Central Oregon steps up as 14 dogs are seized in Lake County, with over 100 more likely to come
LAKE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog hoarding is growing in rural areas of Southern Oregon’s Lake County, as 14 dogs were seized just this month, and 100…
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Madras Police Department plans speeding, ‘Move Over Law’ enforcement patrols over Memorial Day weekend
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department will be conducting High-Visibility Enforcement patrols, with a…
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Bend’s EarthCruiser, which closed its plant a year ago, outlines bold new plans for the future of overland travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– EarthCruiser recently announced the completion of a major milestone: the final direct…
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Redmond burglary, domestic violence suspect eludes police search; police seek public tips
The police search for a burglary and domestic violence suspect closed a busy southwest Redmond street and put two nearby schools in Secure status…
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Visit Bend awards total of $300,000 to 20 local organizations for arts and cultural tourism projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty organizations dedicated to Bend’s arts and culture scene will receive a total of $300,000 in grants from the Bend…
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Redmond extends application window for city’s first retail marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has extended the window for accepting Retail Marijuana Dispensaries applications to Friday, May 30. …
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Central Oregon unemployment rates hold steady; job numbers up slightly over the past month and year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon were little changed this April, the Oregon Employment Department said…
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Central Oregon’s yearly ‘Point in Time’ count finds number of homeless has risen 17% in past year, 89% over five years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 2,108 Central Oregon homeless people counted in January’s annual Point in Time Count, a 17% increase from last year,…
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Deschutes National Forest plans 422-acre prescribed burn off Forest Service Road 18
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable, the Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on Tuesday 15 miles…
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City of Redmond invites artists to submit concepts for new downtown mural
(Update: Adding Video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places is seeking artists interested in painting a mural in…
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Bend drivers due some relief: Portland Avenue, Wall Street-Olney Avenue intersection will reopen to traffic Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTV) — The city of Bend had some good news for Bend drivers Monday ahead of the big holiday weekend: Portland Avenue and the…
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BLM transfers fire engines to fire departments ahead of busy fire season, one to Juniper Flats in Wasco County
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire season approaches, the Bureau of Land Management is increasing readiness and bolstering rural firefighting…
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Deschutes County Sheriff van der Kamp expelled from Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, who has been barred from testifying at trials due to false information given from…
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Sundance Meadows Ranch hosts ‘Antique and Artisan Market’ to showcase local vendors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Antique and Artisan Market is being held at Sundance Meadows Ranch in southeast Bend. Local artists, antique vendors, and…
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Bend man arraigned on murder indictment; July 30th date set for entry of plea
A 27-year-old Bend man accused of fatally stabbing another man last week was arraigned Friday on a second-degree murder indictment while police seek…
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