New preschool opens in Redmond, student spots still available
Redmond Preschool is now enrolling infants and toddlers. For families who qualify, there’s an opportunity for students to attend at no…
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Chevy Fire in Madras contained, evacuation notice dropped after swift response by firefighters
The Chevy Fire sparked just after 12:30 Saturday afternoon on vacant land off Highway 97 in Madras. Officials say a mini excavator working in dry…
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Central Oregon animal shelters are joining national ‘Clear The Shelters’ event throughout August
Since 2015, NBC Universal’s nationwide pet adoption initiative, Clear The Shelters, has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find their forever family.…
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Public steps up to quickly adopt most of a dozen Toy Australian Shepherds surrendered by Tumalo-area owner
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Humane Society of Central Oregon, said Friday it was seeking to find loving homes…
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Crook County will hold a Juniper Canyon community meeting to present preferred access alternative
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is in the process of updating its 20-year Transportation System Plan (TSP), a critical roadmap that will…
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Problem Solvers: Neighbors, workers sound off as busy Galveston corridor on Bend’s westside is set to see major new additions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Galveston Avenue corridor on Bend’s westside has blown up with businesses and visitors. Now,…
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New owners of historic ‘Bakery Building’ on Bend’s Galveston Avenue corridor plan major upgrades, including new restaurant space
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While reporting on the growth and gridlock on Bend’s Galveston Avenue corridor, the Problem Solvers learned from the owners of…
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Lynsey Harris was out and about, enjoying fun activities of every kind at the Crook County Fair
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — You name the fun, our Lynsey Harris was partaking in it during her live segments Thursday evening from the 2025 Crook…
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Bend Police issue scam alert amid uptick in costly cases, offer tips to help you avoid becoming a victim
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department alerted community members Thursday of a recent uptick in scams they are seeing frequently offering…
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Bend man killed in wrong-way crash near American Falls, Idaho
(Update: Adding video) News Team AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened…
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California man arraigned in Bend gas station stabbing after 2 court no-shows; plea hearing set
A California man arrested last weekend in a recent stabbing at a Bend gas station that nearly killed the victim appeared in court from jail Thursday…
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Senator Ron Wyden plans an Aug. 16 town hall in Madras, one of five he’ll hold around Oregon this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold open-to-all town halls this month in Polk, Jefferson,…
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Rising grocery prices cause concern for some Central Oregon shoppers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Keeping the fridge full is becoming costly. According to Nielsen IQ, food costs are rising across the board. When comparing the…
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City of Bend installs traffic data camera on Portland Avenue Bridge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has installed a camera on the Portland Avenue Bridge, but it’s not for surveillance. The camera sits atop a…
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HousingWorks holds grand opening to celebrate completion of College View affordable apartments in SW Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works, the regional housing authority for Central Oregon, held a grand opening event on Wednesday…
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Shevlin Crossing announces a new tenant: WildRoots Coffeehouse to open this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Taylor Brooks announced Wednesday that a new tenant will be waking up its Shevlin Crossing development this fall: WildRoots…
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Portland man wins over $52,000 jackpot at Indian Head Casino
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lucky guest from Portland hit it big recently at Indian Head Casino, taking home a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of…
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Cougar Fire in eastern Deschutes County burns nearly 300 acres and crews have it 10% contained
The Cougar Fire, the largest of two new fires that broke out Tuesday afternoon in southeastern Deschutes County and put up smoke visible over a wide…
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Deschutes County commissioners hail Central Oregon legislative wins, from youth mental health facility to juniper removal
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners is celebrating several legislative victories for Central Oregon following an end-of-session report on the…
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Forest Service to open gate on Forest Road 370 to Broken Top trailhead, but advises of ‘very rough’ conditions
 On Friday, August 8, the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest will open the gate at Todd Lake to Forest Service Road…
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