Central Oregon school closures and delays: Friday, Feb. 7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the school closures and delays reported to KTVZ News for Friday, Feb. 7: Crook County School District: Two-hour delay…
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How do Central Oregon schools make the call on whether to close or delay classes due to snowy roads?
KTVZ News’ Tracee Tuesday spoke with Central Oregon school officials on Thursday to look at how the decisions are made on whether to cancel or delay…
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La Pine Community Health Center lays off 11% of staff while awaiting further word on federal funding freeze
La Pine Community Health Center has laid off 11% of its staff of 90, pending more details about a freeze on federal funding, but said its…
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Mobile dog gym in Bend helps pets stay active during winter
(Update: adding video, comments from pet owner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Exercising your pets helps keep them happy and healthy, but taking your dog on a…
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Bend man arrested on methamphetamine possession charge; drug found in car
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man was arrested Wednesday after drug agents with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and Bend Police found…
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Crook, Jefferson County judges join in Valentine’s Day ‘Cupid Dockets’ for special wedding ceremonies
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inspired by Circuit Judge Raymond Crutchley’s announcement and Deschutes County’s Cupid Docket, Crook and Jefferson…
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Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivers yearly State of the City address
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address…
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Bend Mayor Kebler, city councilors voice strong support for immigrants, vow ‘pushback’ against ‘illegal’ federal actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, backed by all six city councilors, took a strong stand Wednesday evening in support of immigrant…
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High Desert’s week of winter snow brings car troubles and commute delays
This week’s winter snowfall across much of the High Desert has made getting around the area more…
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Sports Report: Skier Mikaela Shiffrin looks ahead to 2026 Winter Olympics, and new executive order affects transgender athletes
The Winter Olympics are one year away now. They will be held in northern Italy in Milan and Cortina. In this NBC exclusive report, Mikaela Shiffrin…
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Highway 97 reopens between Sunriver and La Pine after semi-truck crash, closure
A single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck closed US Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine for over an hour late Wednesday afternoon, ODOT…
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Barney Lerten celebrates 20 years of impactful journalism at KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Barney Lerten is marking an incredible 20 years of service at KTVZ-TV, becoming a cornerstone of the station’s commitment to…
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Protesters gather in downtown Bend, part of national opposition to President Trump’s actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rallies were held across the nation Wednesday, including Bend, protesting several Trump administration policies enacted in…
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Bend man arrested at Redmond shelter in stabbing of customer at 7-Eleven
A 20-year-old Bend man was arrested at a Redmond homeless shelter Wednesday afternoon, about 90 minutes after a customer was stabbed at a nearby…
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Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center declares unofficial capacity increase due to return of winter weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The cold, snowy weather poses dangerous risks for those living on the street, and as the snow falls, The Shepherd’s House…
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Two people killed, two seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near Chiloquin
(Update: Added video) CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were killed and two others seriously injured Sunday evening in a crash on U.S. Highway 97…
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‘We’re following the president from the top’: Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to scrap DEIA committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to terminate the county’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access…
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Madras Police Department issues statement on immigration enforcement, says state law doesn’t allow involvement
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent national attention on immigration enforcement, the Madras Police Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying…
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Bend man admits to sharing child sex material online from day care, faces 7-year prison sentence in plea deal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who was living at a northeast Bend day care facility when he was arrested last year, accused of distributing child sex…
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Six ODOT snowplows hit in past week; agency pleads not to pass on the right – it’s dangerous, often illegal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the next winter storm moves across the state Tuesday, ODOT said its crews are working around the clock to help keep highways…
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