Central Oregon toy drive delivers thousands of gifts to local kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Central Oregon toy drive is spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of families this season and the effort is still growing.…
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Crash slows Highway 97 traffic in both directions north of Bend
A crash reportedly involving four vehicles slowed traffic in both directions and created backups Monday afternoon on U.S. Highway 97 north of…
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DECISION 2026: Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton won’t seek re-election, endorses Deputy Director Tana West for post
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton announced Monday that he won’t seek re-election next year and will retire at the…
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Heart of Oregon Corps receives $300,000 Ford Family Foundation grant toward new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — Heart of Oregon Corps announced Monday a “transformative” $300,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation in support of…
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La Pine’s DMV office is only open on Thursdays, so it will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays
SALEM , Ore. (KTVZ) — Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Thursdays this December and next January. While all Oregon DMV offices are closed on…
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‘Be kind and be a light’: Central Oregon comes together to celebrate first day of Chanukah at menorah lighting
The spirit of Chanukah shone brightly Sunday evening as dozens of families, children, and neighbors gathered at the Old Mill District for the 15th…
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Oregon State Police launch statewide holiday traffic safety operation on Highway 97, surrounding highways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and…
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Nine new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond this year; occupancy holds above 90%
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency announced Friday that nine new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have…
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Community Conversations: Scouts of America help Central Oregonians recycle their Christmas trees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the holiday lights come down and Christmas trees start shedding their needles, the Scouts of America are stepping in to…
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Dozens of Central Oregon kids in foster care are waiting for their advocate. Volunteer training is coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon said Friday it is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course,…
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Bend Park and Recreation District invites the community to fill out a quick online ‘perception survey’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking input from community members willing to fill out an online survey. A…
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Crook County official applauds Rep. Bentz, Congress for restoring vital Secure Rural Schools funding
A Crook County official on Friday thanked Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and his congressional colleagues for passing a key bill to restore stable federal…
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Data breach triggers closure of all Deschutes Public Library locations through the weekend; website also down
(Update: New information from library director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A data breach has prompted the precautionary closure of all Deschutes Public…
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UPDATE: Missing, endangered Warm Springs woman found safe; U.S. marshals hunting for fugitive companion
A Warm Springs woman reported missing and endangered a week ago was found safe and in good condition on the reservation Friday morning, authorities…
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No snow, less dough: When fewer visitors come, Bend businesses say locals make a big difference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For businesses, no snow means less dough in a town dependent on tourism and outdoor recreation. A late start to the ski season…
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Records fall, but not snow: Warm weeks stall start of Central Oregon’s ski season; feds declare ‘snow drought’
Record-high temperatures are keeping Mt. Bachelor from opening as planned, leaving the slopes bare well into December and raising questions about…
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Bynum cites Flat Fire, introduces bill targeting recreational drones hampering firefighting efforts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and fellow Reps. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced…
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25th annual Shop with a Cop’s final tally: Nearly 100 kids teamed up with 79 officers to choose gifts for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it’s proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop…
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Fences for Fido leads delivery of 20,000 pounds of donated pet food for Warm Springs families
(Update: Video Added) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season,…
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House cleaner, two others arrested in burglary of NW Bend home caught on camera; pair of raids recover loot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house cleaner and two other Bend residents have been arrested on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing about $1,200…
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