COCC receives federal grant to help low-income, first-generation students succeed
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140…
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OSU-Cascades’ early fall enrollment numbers highlight growth in high-demand degree programs
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades released a preliminary fall enrollment report Tuesday that it said…
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‘Soil Alive!’: High Desert Museum’s new exhibit invites visitors to journey underground, explore a hidden world
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just below our feet, there is a universe that is busy, active and alive. Next Saturday, the High Desert…
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New ‘permit-ready’ modular homes arrive in Redmond; community invited to ribbon-cutting
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Timbergon Modular says it is launching its newest modular home solutions in Redmond, “designed for…
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Sports Report: Mariners take a 2-0 lead in the ALCS and Oregon State Beavers move on from head coach Trent Bray
It was a great day for Mariner fans after they took a dominating 2-0 lead in their first ALCS in 24 years. Their offense was nearly unstoppable…
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Central Oregonians urged to prepare homes for coming winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As winter approaches, the cold once again brings familiar challenges for Central Oregonians. Getting ready now, experts say, can…
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OHA issues health advisory for some uses of Prineville Reservoir due to harmful algae blooms
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Monday for Prineville…
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Search ends in tragedy: Bend man dies after motorcycle crash in Horse Ridge area east of Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man who went missing after a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride was found dead Monday morning in the…
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City of Sisters inviting community to open forum on plans for new Northwest Park
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting community members to an Open Forum on city plans for a new Northwest Park on Tuesday, October…
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Fresh snow covers Mount Bachelor as crews prep for ski season
Mt. Bachelor received 5 inches of fresh snow overnight Sunday into Monday morning, signaling winter is on the…
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Deschutes County Behavioral Health, Goodwill plan Clothing and Job Bonanza for young adults in Bend, Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Behavioral Health has announced a used Clothing Bonanza for young adults aged 14 to 27 at The Drop locations in…
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ATV driver seriously injured in Crook County rollover crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man suffered a severe arm injury in an ATV rollover crash on Sunday at Walton Lake Sno-Park, an official said.…
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Inside Bend’s Big Move: Public works finally comes together under one roof
The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations…
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Electrical fire damages a Sisters home – and brings a seasonal reminder of an important home safety check
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small electrical fire damaged a Sisters home Monday morning and brought a reminder from officials on checking those smoke…
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Redmond’s SW Reservoir Drive improvement project nears completion – but first, a head’s up for drivers
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond has scheduled paving next week of the final section of the Reservoir Drive…
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Mayor of Sisters and Council President face potential recall
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A petition has been filed to recall Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz and City Council President Sarah…
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Central Oregon health care partners earn $23.5 million in bonus Medicaid funding for exceptional care
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council announced Friday that the region’s health care partners have brought…
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Arnold Irrigation District is ending one of its best water seasons in years in a ‘challenging’ situation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District is wrapping up one of its best water seasons in years in a bit tricky fashion, as it works to…
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Fall weather is here, but road projects continue around Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Deschutes County Weekly Road Construction Update for the week of Oct. 12-18: Projects Administered…
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Mt. Bachelor gets more fall snow as travelers advised to watch for a slick wintry mix on the passes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second snowfall in two weeks left a thin coat of white on Mt. Bachelor and in the Cascades Friday from a storm expected to…
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