It’s Christmas time, which means popup Christmas tree lots
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is shorter this year. The holiday season is upon us. Now, parking lots are filled…
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Fire destroys Alfalfa home: Exploding fireworks, ammunition and lack of hydrants challenge firefighters
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters battling a fire that destroyed an Alfalfa home Monday were challenged not only by a lack of hydrants but…
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Kicking nicotine: Central Oregon health provider offers free products to help you quit, plus counseling support
Across Central Oregon, Mosaic Community Health is helping people take their first step toward quitting nicotine by offering free nicotine replacement…
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Can’t put it in your bin at the curb? Deschutes County expands options to take hard-to-recycle items
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste is expanding options for residents to recycle items that can’t be placed in curbside recycling…
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Prineville drug suspect who led police on high-speed chase is arrested hours later in Harney County
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man who refused to stop for police and hit speeds over 100 mph in a pursuit was arrested several hours later,…
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Woodstove flue fire heavily damages roof of NE Bend home, but three residents escape to safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A woodstove flue fire early Tuesday morning heavily damaged the wood shake roof of a northeast Bend home, but three occupants…
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Latino Community Association and City of Bend jointly announce weekly Office Hours
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association and the City of Bend jointly announced Tuesday the launch of Office Hours at the Latino…
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Three people seriously hurt in van-semi collision on Highway 26 north of Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three people were seriously injured when a van collided nearly head-on with a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras…
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Bend Police introduce Sanford, a new therapy K9 to support officers and community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend Police Department is welcoming a new four-legged member to the force. In a video posted Monday night on Facebook, the…
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Federal immigration officials issue arrest detainer for trucker charged in Highway 20 double-fatal crash, say he was in U.S. illegally
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal immigration officials said late Monday a California truck driver arrested after a crash east of…
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Close call turns into fight in Bend restaurant parking lot, leading to two arrests
On Saturday, November 29th, officers from the Bend Police Department were called to Taco Salsa on Galveston Avenue following a reported dispute…
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Bend’s Miller Elementary School cancels a second day of classes after fire linked to lithium battery
A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeking public input on proposed changes to rates, reservations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) recently announced proposed changes to reservations, fees, and more in order…
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Mt. Joy is the latest addition to the 2026 summer concert lineup at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets will go on sale Friday for the latest artists to announce a concert next summer at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater -…
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Deschutes County to conduct pile burning southwest of Bend in coming weeks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West…
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Hayden Homes gives $10,000 match to Mountain View Community Development for Safe Parking, Microshelters program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and Simplicity by Hayden Homes have announced a $10,000 match for donations to Mountain View Community…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back to collect donations for Salvation Army; here’s where and when
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Friday, Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express will visit neighborhoods around Bend to collect donations of food,…
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Redmond Airport defies Thanksgiving travel chaos amid record crowds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving this year, including over one million Oregonians. Despite…
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Redmond turkey trotters take off for a good cause
This morning was the 9th annual Redmond Turkey Trot held at Juniper Golf Course. The event featured a free 1K run for kids, a 5K and 10K course, and…
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New law raises concerns of Oregon cannabis consumers
(update: adding video, quotes from CEO and Cofounder of Shift Natural, Ryan Evans ) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the House and Senate passed the…
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