Oregon taxpayers to receive kicker credit on 2025 Oregon tax returns
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians can plan to receive a kicker credit on their tax returns next year for 2025. According to the Oregon Department of…
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Bend homes took longer to sell last month – the longest since the pandemic hit in early 2020, appraiser says
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One chart jumps off the page in October’s Central Oregon home sales report from Beacon Appraisal Group – a noteworthy spike…
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Sisters City Council plans public hearing on new-home hardening rules to curb wildfire dangers
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, as it considers new building…
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Prineville man injured, cited for DUII after crash on Powell Butte Highway
(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was hospitalized and cited for DUII after a crash on the Powell Butte Highway…
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SHOP LOCAL: ‘Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry’ event takes place at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Saturday, November 8th, the 10th annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event is taking place at the Deschutes…
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Sisters child care center Soul Blossom recognized as a success story that supports area families
Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Recently, Soul Blossom, a child care center in Sisters, was highlighted by the Oregon Department of Early…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert kicks off series of community town hall meetings in La Pine
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La…
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‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon
Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to relocate Realms High and Middle Schools from shared lease space next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned…
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Sustainable commute: Oregonians log nearly 4,000 trips in annual statewide ‘Get There Challenge’
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Commute Options announced Thursday the results from its region’s participation in the annual Get There…
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Sweet music: Bend’s Breedlove Guitars is donating 75 guitars to six area middle and high schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend guitar manufacturer Breedlove Guitars will donate 75 guitars to middle and high schools throughout the Bend-La Pine School…
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(UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from Council President Sarah Mcdougall, Council Member Gary Ross, and a Sisters Resident.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The…
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Community Conversations: East Bend Library prepares to close as community looks ahead to new central location
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After serving the East Bend neighborhood for years, the East Bend Library is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an…
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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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