Oregon schools report shows progress in efforts to serve students with disabilities
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education has released its State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report, citing progress being…
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Pile burning season continues across the Deschutes National Forest; here’s where you may see smoke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters are continuing pile burning operations Wednesday across the forest, officials said.…
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Bend Fire crews tackle two house fires in 90 minutes; both point to home heating causes for all to be mindful of this season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews rushed to put out a pair of house fires reported within 90 minutes of each other on Wednesday. An…
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2025 ‘Central Oregon Gives’ campaign launches, supporting more than 80 local nonprofits
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community. Beginning…
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High Desert Museum launches Schnitzer Prize of the West, to honor collaboration and innovation on environmental challenges
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum announced Wednesday a new honor, the first of its kind in the region,…
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City of Bend unveils latest design details for long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad bridge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend on Monday unveiled the latest designs for the long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad crossing, a project…
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‘Toyz for Kidz’ toy drive and fundraiser happening this weekend in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will be putting on a motorcycle toy run this Saturday, November 8th, to gather toys and…
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Aerospace manufacturer coming to La Pine, promoting growth and development in southern Deschutes County
After 25 years in Wilsonville, Western Metrology is making a big move to Central Oregon — bringing aerospace manufacturing to La Pine for the first…
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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Redmond teen arrested in recent shooting at East Bend Safeway parking lot
.A 17-year-old Redmond resident was arrested on assault and other charges Tuesday in the shooting of a Bend 18-year-old in the East Bend Safeway…
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Deschutes County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker student contest for 2026 election will mark America’s 250th birthday
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…
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McKenzie Pass fully closes for the season on Thursday – and ODOT says there’s a change this year
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With winter approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation says its crews will close the east…
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St. Charles, five other health providers unite in a joint message: Vaccines are safe, and we are here to answer questions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As respiratory virus season arrives in Central Oregon, providers from six local health care organizations are joining together…
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Bend Park and Rec District launching public survey to gather input and insight on how they’re doing
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing…
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UPDATE: Missing La Pine woman located safe and in good health
(Update: Jezrah Tracy located safe) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday Jezrah Tracy has been located…
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Comedian Jim Gaffigan is bringing his ‘Everything is Wonderful!’ Tour to Bend next June
NEW YORK (KTVZ) – After a widely successful tour run in 2025, Jim Gaffigan announced on Monday 20 new dates from January through June for…
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Marine Corps Veteran Robert Landers chosen as grand marshal for the 2025 Bend Veterans Day Parade
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 2025 Bend Veterans Day Parade marks the 24th year of honoring Veterans of all eras on Tuesday,…
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Deschutes County Road Department sets winter closure date for Cascade Lakes Highway, Paulina Lake Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department, in partnership with the U. S. Forest Service, said Monday it will close Cascade Lakes…
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‘Justice for James’: Family of homicide victim speaks out as investigation quietly continues
It’s been more than a month since 43-year-old James Herrera was found dead near Lake Simtustus in Jefferson County. His death has been ruled a…
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‘We have been slammed’: food banks and pantries react to latest snap benefits issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families were supposed to receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November on Saturday. However they have not received it…
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Oregon appeals court overturns Ian Cranston’s manslaughter conviction in Bend shooting death of Barry Washington Jr.
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded the manslaughter conviction of Ian Cranston in the…
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