13-year-old snowboarder crashes into a tree, dies at Mt. Bachelor
A 13-year-old boy from Anacortes, Washington, died Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort,…
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Problem Solvers: New legislation would notify schools of level 1 and 2 sex offenders visiting school
The Oregon House Committee on Judiciary held the first hearing Monday on legislation introduced by Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend, to keep more sex…
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‘High-volume’ Central Oregon drug trafficker sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A known, high-volume Central Oregon drug trafficker was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison Wednesday following…
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‘Model for the future’: Bend-Redmond Habitat seeks applicants, invites public to tour unique Net Zero home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity invites the public to tour a one-of-a-kind home at 1475 SE Wilson Avenue, designed…
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Murder trial of Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother delayed until July
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The murder trial of a Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother just over a year ago has been delayed for three months,…
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‘We are one community’: Latino Community Association leader speaks about Latino Fest cancellation
The Latino Community Association announced Monday that it is canceling this fall’s Central Oregon Latino Fest in Madras over safety fears due to…
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Central Oregon’s highways could see little or no paving after 2027, according to ODOT’s annual road condition report
Oregon’s Department of Transportation is facing funding issues that are so bad, non-interstate routes like U.S. Highways 97, 20, and 26 could see…
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La Pine-area homeless outreach groups prepare for struggles as China Hat Road closure looms
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Homelessness looks different in and around all of cities across Deschutes County, officials say – especially in La Pine.…
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Five Central Oregon schools earn prestigious RAMP certification for excellence in school counseling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized…
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Hoodoo offers free lift tickets Wednesday for canned food donations
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets to all guests who donate four or more non-perishable food items on Wednesday,…
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The Father’s Group cancels this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, points to ‘volatile political climate’
The Father’s Group organization in Bend has canceled this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, noting “today’s increasingly political…
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Oregon Senate committee votes unanimously to repeal contentious wildfire hazard map, property maintenance rules
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted unanimously Tuesday to eliminate the state’s controversial…
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Major improvements at Bend’s Sawyer Park due next year; open house on plans coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project…
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Deschutes National Forest seeks public input on revised fuels reduction plan covering nearly 153,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking public input on its Fuels Maintenance Treatments Project, covering…
Continue ReadingAmid market turmoil, Mid Oregon Credit Union CEO offers some guidance on what to do about your 401(k)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k)…
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Bend woman arrested on arson, animal abuse charges, accused of setting her home on fire, killing two cats
(Update: Adding video and comments from neighbors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 65-year-old Bend woman was arrested on arson and animal abuse charges…
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A sign of spring: Road to the scenic summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte reopens to vehicles next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that it will open Pilot Butte’s summit road to vehicle traffic at…
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Gratitude for a life saved on the slopes: Redmond man returns to Hoodoo to thank Ski Patrol, area medics
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the…
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Mike Riley stepping down from longtime role as The Environmental Center’s executive director
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike…
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Results announced for 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor
On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge was in full swing, combining surf and snow on the…
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