Pay it Forward: Council on Aging’s Caring Connections program helps seniors thrive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Having the support of a community can make life much easier. Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community…
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$1.7 million in first-time federal funding cut from local nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates
(Update: Adding video, comments from executive director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon says they’re…
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Fire destroys La Pine-area home; cause not yet determined
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire Sunday night destroyed a manufactured home in the La Pine area whose residents were away at the time, La Pine Rural…
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Judge lifts no-contact order between Sunriver-area couple charged with daughter in extreme child-abuse case
A judge agreed Monday to allow a Sunriver-area couple accused along with their adult daughter in a severe case of child abuse to again live with and…
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New opioid treatment center set to open in Redmond, part of the state’s efforts to curb opioid deaths
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new medication-assisted treatment center for those recovering from substance use disorder will open this month in…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Snow sends two tall trees toppling across Hwy. 58 near Willamette Pass
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doug Sieckmann had his dashcam on as he headed west on Highway 58 over Willamette Pass when he saw two tall trees topple across…
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Sisters chooses two finalists for Highway 20-Locust Street roundabout art; models on display for public review
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Sisters says it’s excited to announce the two finalists for the roundabout art installation…
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Three new roundabouts planned on South Century Drive; Deschutes County opens online open house
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Road Department has invited community members to take part in an online open house for two proposed…
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South Deschutes County digs out from 1-2 feet of heavy, wet snow; high avalanche danger in Cascades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong mid-March snowstorm dumped 1 to 2 feet of heavy, wet snow in the La Pine-Sunriver area Sunday, closing some roads,…
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Grieving family of Bend skier killed in Mt. Bailey avalanche shares a statement on their ‘unimaginable loss’
A Bend man was killed in an avalanche Thursday while skiing with a group at Mt. Bailey in southern Oregon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…
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Cascade Relays to host the Hydro Flask St. Paddys Day Dash to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Relays is bringing their own spring on St. Patrick’s Day to Central Oregon. Cascade Relays is putting on the Hydro Flask…
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Students become gardeners at Bear Creek Elementary, thanks to project funded by credit union grant
Thanks to a $2,000 community builder award from OnPoint Community Credit Union, Bear Creek Elementary has started an environmental learning project.…
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Play on: Bend Fire Pipes & Drums all set for annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without bagpipes. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Bend Fire Pipes and Drums’ Bar…
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OSU Board of Trustees approves 2025-26 tuition hikes averaging 4.9% on Corvallis, Bend campuses
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved increases in tuition rates and student fees for the…
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Central Oregon has been state’s growth pace-setter this pandemic-challenged decade, Census Bureau estimates show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon has been the state’s growth engine so far this pandemic-challenged decade, accounting for nearly half of the…
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Cascade Chute Out returns: Three Central Oregon rodeos partner to offer $10,000 grand prize for top performer
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Stampede, along with their friends and partners at the Sisters Rodeo and the Crooked…
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Sunriver Brewing details plans for new pub at SW Redmond mixed-use development
unriver Brewing Company released more details Friday about its plans to open its first Redmond location, at a new mixed-use development near…
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‘Your student is welcome’: Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent speaks out amid federal DEI orders, state AG’s guidance
(Update: Adding video, comments from Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine school Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook tells the…
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Planning to fly over spring break? Redmond Airport offers reminders, tips for a smooth journey
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Redmond Municipal Airport has a few reminders and…
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More than 380 traffic stops result in over 170 tickets during 3-day enforcement detail across Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Deschutes County’s law enforcement agencies made more than 380 traffic stops and issued over 170 tickets during this week’s…
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