Local arts groups win grant award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local arts groups are getting some cash. The “Arts Build Communities” grants fund more than 50 organizations across the…
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‘Not a one-trick pony’: Central Oregon’s winter tourism sees only slight downturn due to low snow levels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite this late start to winter, Visit Bend says the region’s winter tourism has not slowed down very much. It’s not just…
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Deschutes County seeks applicants for ‘sweat equity’ bin rentals, to dispose of wildfire fuels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for its 2026 Sweat Equity Bin Rental Program on Sunday,…
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Central Oregon Legislative Town Hall Series arrives in Bend and Redmond
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy, and Representative Jason Kropf will be hosting legislative Town Halls this…
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‘Now’s the time to speak up’: Crook County School Board reminds community of survey on interim superintendent
Crook County School Board and District leaders are asking the community to weigh in as the board considers whether to appoint Dr. Joel Hoff as the…
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Oregon lawmakers seek May vote on transportation funding bill
(Update: Adding quotes from Governor Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– House Speaker Julie Fahey and Senate President Rob Wagner…
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UPDATE: Most Bend, Deschutes County leaders back six-month extension of Juniper Ridge ‘safe stay area’
(UPDATE: Adding video and quote from Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A majority of Bend and Deschutes…
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Central Oregon residents take part in ‘Walk Out for Freedom’ protest against ICE in Bend
Update: Video from Jan 20th protest in Bend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Protesters gathered today in both Bend and Redmond as part of the ongoing…
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What’s a ‘corner crossing’? Hunters know, and two Central Oregon lawmakers want to make them clearly legal
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State senators Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the Oregon Hunters Association,…
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State Senator Broadman of Bend, colleagues to try again on bill to allow small Kei trucks on Oregon highways
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman…
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Oregon governor forms new committee to advise on massive data center growth
Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the…
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Portland police search, unable to find man suspected of shooting two officers
By Sabrina Pierre, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Two Portland police officers were shot and wounded Monday night in Northeast Portland, prompting a…
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Dudley’s Bookshop to open second location in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dudley’s Bookshop Café will open a second location this spring, coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. It will be the Old Mill’s…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges home fire safety amidst Community Risk Reduction Week
Salem, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging Oregonians to take preventative action and to be mindful in order to prevent home…
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BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross urges blood donations
(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for…
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It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads
The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The…
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Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines…
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Central Oregon celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day, plenty of volunteer opportunities today in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of volunteer opportunities happening today, January 19th, for folks looking to make a difference and emphasize…
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Voters react as Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum hold townhall in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over an hour and a half, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum took questions from members of the community…
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ONE on ONE: Senator Ron Wyden stops by the KTVZ Studios
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden is in Central Oregon this week, speaking at town halls in Madras and Sisters. While he is in town, he stopped…
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