Bend finishes 67 miles of street improvements as it prepares for winter storm season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930…
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Bend Police release new details about victim of 30-foot fall from cliff at Sawyer Park
Bend Police on Tuesday had some new information to share about a man who was seriously injured in a 30-foot fall from from a cliff at Sawyer…
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As AI sends power demand soaring, Newberry Volcano geothermal project reports hottest-ever temperature breakthrough
La PINE, Ore, (KTVZ) — Developers of an advanced geothermal energy system on the flanks of Newberry Volcano east of La Pine reported a major…
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Central Oregon volunteers battle to protect fish amid reservoir refill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major rescue effort took place on the Upper Deschutes River this month, as dozens of volunteers worked to save stranded fish…
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Downtown Bend intersection to fully close through Wednesday for final sewer work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street is scheduled for a final three-day closure through Wednesday to complete the…
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Early Snow, Big Risks: Rescuers urge backcountry skiers to stay alert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County rescuers are urging backcountry skiers and snowboarders to think twice before heading up Mount Bachelor, after…
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Pay It Forward: Culver volunteer honored for bringing community space to life
Culver’s sense of community got a major boost thanks to one local’s dedication. This week, our Pay It Forward segment spotlights resident Cindy…
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The Haunting of Hill House comes to life on stage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A house that watches. A house that listens. A house that remembers. It’s name is Hill House. The production of The Haunting of…
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Community Conversations: Central Oregon Aerial Arts brings a spooky spectacle to the Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Aerial Arts is taking Halloween at the Old Mill to new heights, bringing its annual spooky showcase back to the…
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State appeals court upholds long-debated 710-acre rural housing rezone west of Terrebonne; foes are weighing options
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural…
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Healing Reins opens innovative nature-based pediatric therapy clinic
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services announced Friday the opening of its new nature-based occupational…
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VIDEO: Track power outages and toppled trees throughout Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High winds are moving through Central Oregon causing power outages throughout the region. A KTVZ News photojournalist reported…
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Jefferson County deputies investigating unsafe target shooting; bullets crossed canyon, landed near worker
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County authorities are investigating an incident in which gunfire from apparent target shooting crossed a canyon and…
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CEO & founder of MonteVista homes sits down on KTVZ News at Sunrise to talk housing market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — This morning KTVZ News at Sunrise Anchor Matthew Draxton welcomed in Luke Pickerill, the CEO and founder of MonteVista Homes.…
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Nationwide rental business EquipmentShare celebrates opening of new branch in Redmond
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — EquipmentShare, a leading technology-driven equipment rental and solutions provider across the United…
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“One Class at a Time” Honors Central Oregon JROTC cadets preparing for national Memorial Day Parade
In this month’s One Class at a Time feature, KTVZ and Mid Oregon Credit Union recognized a unique group of Central Oregon students who are…
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From Bend to La Mesa: Officer Lauren Craven’s legacy of service and courage lives on
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend native who dedicated her life to helping others died doing just that. La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven was struck and…
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Bend Park and Recreation District wins three statewide awards, including innovation honor for Miller’s Landing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association,…
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Sen. Wyden talks with KTVZ News about the continuing government shutdown, health care and fentanyl crisis
The second-longest shutdown in history is in its fourth week, with no clear end in…
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Applications are open for new Habitat for Humanity homes in Bend; here’s how to apply
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear…
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