Back and forth: ODOT crews spent nearly half a million dollars on Bend right-of-way homeless camp cleanups last year
It seems to be a back-and-forth game for ODOT crews and the homeless, one that costs $440,000 a year.…
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Oregon lawmakers to hear priorities at community budget hearings, including one in Warm Springs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The co-chairs of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means announced Friday the dates and locations of the 2025 community budget…
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Small Business Spotlight: Spiral Wax Company
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s no secret that Central Oregon is a haven for snow-sport enthusiasts. With Mount Bachelor right in our backyard, you’ll…
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Save the Date: Bend Winter PrideFest returns
Matthew Draxton explains several of the events happening here on the High Desert this weekend! Bend Winter PrideFest returns–and there’s a Winter…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, March 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on rule changes for temporary hardship dwellings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Planning Commission invites property owners to attend a public hearing on Thursday, March 13 as it reviews…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, March 6th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon receives grants to bolster senior nutrition programs, meet growing need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is starting the year strong with $56,000 in new grant funding to bolster its senior…
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Bethlehem Inn announces upcoming retirement of longtime Executive Director Gwenn Wysling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bethlehem Inn announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Gwenn Wysling, effective June 30, after 15…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, March 5th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 5th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Oregon launches website to commemorate America’s upcoming 250th anniversary
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â The America 250 Oregon Commission recently announced the launch of Oregon’s official U.S. Semiquincentennial…
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Partners in Care introduces end-of-life doula program in partnership with Peaceful Presence Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon,…
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One Class at a Time: Elton Gregory Middle School Band gets a musical lift of a gift
Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ News had a fun surprise for Deborah Harrington’s band class at Redmond’s Elton Gregory Middle School: a $1,000 One…
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Bend City Council reviewing public input on key issues as it sets goals for the next two years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is in the process of setting goals for the 2025-2027 biennium after gathering input from community…
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Forest Service resets NW Forest Plan amendment public meeting in Sisters for next week
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A public meeting on the proposed amendment for the Northwest Forest Plan, hosted by the Deschutes National Forest, has been…
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Driver alert: Six Central Oregon police agencies to join forces in traffic safety enforcement detail on area highways
A head’s up to drivers around Bend and Deschutes County: It’s always better to drive safely, of course – but especially early next…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, March 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 4th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, March 3rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Dechutes County courts are seeking volunteers to serve as mediators in small claims, landlord-tenant cases
The Deschutes County Circuit Court is recruiting volunteers to work as mediators in small claims and landlord-tenant…
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Mardi Gras, Bend-style: Friday marks Day One of first-ever Bendi Gras
(Update: Adding video, comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Friday marked the first day of Bendi Gras, bringing Mardi Gras to the High…
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