Nationwide ‘Not My President’ Presidents Day protests take place in Central Oregon
Dozens of demonstrators from across Deschutes County rallied against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on Presidents Day, some for the second…
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Crook County HS graduate helps create Saturday Night Live’s ’50 Years of Music’ montage
One of the people who created that special seven-minute montage that opened the NBC special about 50 years of Saturday Night Live Music was Crook…
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers…
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Caught on camera: Driver of out-of-control pickup nearly hits Jefferson County deputy, slams into stopped car
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent challenging driving conditions are frighteningly clear in videos shared Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
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Bend couple escapes fire thanks to working smoke alarms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two residents escaped a fire in their home Saturday evening after being alerted by smoke alarms. The fire broke out around 9:50…
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Bend flower shops super-busy with Valentine’s Day bouquet orders, deliveries
Wild Flowers of Oregon in Bend was busy making beautiful arrangements and delivering Valentine’s Day bouquets around the…
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‘Free beef!’ is back: Now it’s a contest by Abby’s Legendary Pizza in Prineville and Ericksons Thriftway
Say the words “free beef!” to long-time Central Oregonians, and many will well remember the yearly promotional event and ad campaign by Les…
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‘Thinking about drinking’ this holiday weekend? Then don’t drive: Bend Police plan overtime patrols targeting DUIIs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – With a lot going on around town, from Friday’s Valentine’s Day to WinterFest and the Presidents Day holiday, Bend Police…
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Bend WinterFest kicks off this weekend, with snowy weather adding both charm and challenges
Amid decidedly wintry weather, a fun winter tradition – the Bend WinterFest – returns to the Old Mill District this weekend, starting on Friday. Last…
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Furry Friends: Meet this dynamic duo
Meet a quiet pair of bonded kittens. Rosie and Raven are one year old, and have lived together their entire life and for that reason, they need to…
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‘Buses are a lot safer’: Cascades East Transit sees ridership rise as snow, ice make driving trickier
The recent bout of winter weather and icy conditions poses a headache for many drivers. Cascades East Transit says they’ve got you covered for those…
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La Pine speeder’s traffic stop brings Bend driver’s arrest, as nearly 5 pounds of methamphetamine seized
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A traffic stop for speeding in La Pine led to the 61-year-old driver’s arrest on drug charges after a narcotics K-9 helped…
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Timely topic: Deschutes County accepting nominations for 2025 Safe Sidewalk Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is asking community members to nominate local businesses,…
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More snow, cold keep C.O. roads slick; Crook-Jefferson court closes early, 509-J cancels after-school activities
Central Oregon’s two-week bout of cold, snowy weather ramped up again on Thursday morning with a few inches of new snow around the still-very cold…
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Habitat for Humanity now accepting applications for 18 new homes in SW Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity says it is excited to announce that applications are now open for 18 new homes in southwest…
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COCC board names Dr. Greg Pereira as college’s next president
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College board of directors announced Wednesday the appointment of Dr. Greg Pereira as the…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum introduces bipartisan bill focused on helping rural small businesses find funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., has introduced a bill that would require the SEC to annually report on the issues “rural small…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions on road maintenance, DEIA, and federal funding freeze
From winter road maintenance to DEIA committees– and the biggest topic this month, the CFederal Funding Freeze, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie…
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American Heart Month: Bend mother shares how her daughter survived sudden cardiac arrest
Every second counts. Bend resident Mary Taft says quick CPR and the use of an AED saved her daughter’s…
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THC-infused taffy among marijuana products seized in pair of raids; two Bend residents face charges
Deschutes County drug agents recently conducted two simultaneous raids in Bend, charging two people and seizing a variety of marijuana products…
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