Sleep in Heavenly Peace in critical need of work space, asks for communities help
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a Central Oregon non-profit, is currently looking for a space to build and store beds before delivery.…
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City of Bend hosts open house on Olney Ave. pedestrian-bike project to enhance above, below-ground infrastructure
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} – The City of Bend hosted its pedestrian and bicycle open house Monday evening at the Element Bend Hotel. This particular project…
Continue ReadingAlbanese vows ‘strongest action possible’ if Australian POW killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
By Eric Cheung and Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — Australia has vowed it will take the “strongest action possible” if Russia has harmed one…
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KTVZ team of meteorologists visit North Star Elementary
Chief Meteorologist John Carroll and Morning Meteorologist Shannon Brady visited North Star Elementary School to chat about the weather. The visit…
Continue Reading‘Beyond the brink’: Data shows LA Fire Department among the most understaffed in America
CNN By Blake Ellis, Melanie Hicken, Kyung Lah and Anna-Maja Rappard, CNN (CNN) — Less than a month before fires swept across Los Angeles, a…
Continue ReadingA Chinese actor was abducted from Thailand. His swift return has sparked hopes – and fears – back home
By Nectar Gan, Joyce Jiang and Kocha Olarn, CNN Hong Kong/Bangkok (CNN) — For three days, Wang Xing lived in fear. His head had been shaved. He…
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Los Angeles couple shares their emotional journey after losing their home
Lynsey Harris spoke with Chris Maddox and Thomas Renaud on the loss of their home as well as the solace they’ve found in their…
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Central Oregon sled dogs train tirelessly for upcoming event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Last year, Bend musher, Jane Devlin took 5th place in the Warm Lake stage of the Idaho sled dog challenge. This year, her and her…
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Central Oregon Gives tops $1.1 million in 2024 donations; Saving Grace top fundraiser for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Gives celebrated another record-breaking year of philanthropy. The campaign, renowned for its innovative approach…
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New, returning Oregon lawmakers sworn into office; legislative session begins next week
By Ben Botkin and Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers got to work in Salem on Monday, with largely…
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On fifth day of historic health care workers strike, Providence signals it’s ready to negotiate at all eight hospitals
By Jamie Parfitt, KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On the fifth day of a historic health care workers strike impacting Providence facilities in…
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Rural arts grant is COCC’s first-ever award from the National Endowment for the Arts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Support for the arts in rural Central Oregon received noteworthy backing Tuesday, thanks to a $10,000 award received by Central…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon closes 2024 with major grants to support Meals on Wheels, senior nutrition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce that the organization has received three significant grants…
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Deschutes County releases Popular Annual Financial Report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has released this year’s Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which is a summary of the more in-depth…
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Wyden, Merkley join 39 Senate colleagues in bill to grant statehood to the District of Columbia
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. said Tuesday they have joined 39 colleagues in introducing the District of Columbia…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives two prestigious grants from National Endowment for the Humanities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded two exceedingly competitive grants to Bend’s High Desert Museum totaling…
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Red Cross Cascades Region volunteers are on the ground in L.A. in the wake of deadly, destructive wildfires
LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) — One week after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles region, the Red Cross is still on the ground helping to provide…
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‘This is 100% a preventable crime’: Bend Police report their officers made nearly 600 DUII arrests last year
(Update: Adding video, comments from police, MADD) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said in 2024, nearly 600 drivers were arrested, accused of DUII.…
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Burgerville update: Popular Portland fast-food chain still plans to come to Bend – but not at spot it listed by mistake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A much-anticipated addition to Bend’s fast-food scene is clearly still planning to come to the High Desert soon, though…
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Film on Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy to debut to sold-out Tower Theatre; group ski in his honor planned Thursday
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor are proud to…
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