‘A personal tribute to our fallen hero’: Patagonia’s film ‘Papsura: Peak of Evil’ premieres in Bend on Friday
Patagonia is releasing a dramatic new snowboarding film, Papsura: Peak of Evil, with its premiere taking place in Bend…
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Audio leaks and revealing details emerge in Crook County controversy over schools superintendent
On Monday, December 9th, the Crook County School Board met for what local publication the Prineville Review is saying was an illegal executive…
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Mt. Bachelor throws itself a 67th birthday party, with everyone invited, as a strong start to the season continues
Off the start of an early, stellar season, Mt. Bachelor celebrated its 67th birthday in style on Thursday – with a party for all, on the slopes of…
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U.S. appeals court reaffirms irrigation districts’ right to pipe canals, rejects Tumalo neighbors’ years-long challenge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A three-judge federal appeals court panel has rejected a years-long legal challenge by Tumalo property owners to a Tumalo…
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Embattled Crook County Schools Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner issues first statement amid athletic director furor
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner spoke out Thursday for the first time since she became the focus of…
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‘Increased seismicity’ likely at Newberry volcano as geothermal exploration work resumes, USGS advises public
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) — “Increased rates of seismicity” are likely at the Newberry volcano south of Bend as a private exploration company conducts…
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New partnership seeking ‘bold solutions’ to C. Oregon’s housing crisis grows to 20 members, plans Jan. 13 workshop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced Thursday that it has expanded its diverse coalition membership, with “20 members…
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Caldera High School’s Makerspace Lab receives SELCO Credit Union’s $15,000 ‘Classroom Makeover’ grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community Credit Union’s…
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Oregon DHS hires consultant to review oversight of long-term care providers in wake of recent NewsChannel 21 investigations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A consultant has been hired and big changes could be coming to how the Oregon Department of Human Services oversees long-term…
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‘It’s really special’: Redmond High holds fundraiser for their school’s Sparrow, Greyson
Redmond High School’s Sparrow Club is organizing a fundraiser for their 2024-2025 Sparrow,…
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Crook County School Board member speaks out, as board will determine superintendent’s fate
Crook County School District board members are sharing their thoughts on Superintendent Dr. Melissa Skinner, as turmoil continues in the…
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‘We’ve lost a lot of friends’: Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial receives special plaque, honors fallen soldiers
Vandalized twice this year, the Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now getting a special new addition to its flagpole.…
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All Aboard! ‘The Train Man’ returns to Bend’s Downtown Library, a fun holiday tradition for kids of all ages
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago…
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Salute: President Biden signs National Medal of Honor Highway Bill, long-sought goal of Bend veteran activist Dick Tobiason
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo celebrated Wednesday the passage of their bipartisan bill designating U.S. Highway 20…
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Sheriff-elect Kent van der Kamp names command staff and will take office a week early, as Shane Nelson retires Dec. 31
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved the appointment of Kent van der Kamp as Deschutes County Sheriff for the period of…
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Sunriver police chief moving on to Redmond PD captain’s vacancy; Aaron Wells leaving to serve as DCSO undersheriff
(UPDATE: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Wednesday it is proud to announce Stephen Lopez as its newest captain with…
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Need that rings a bell: Salvation Army of Bend’s famous red kettles are deep in the red; income off 75% this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Salvation Army of Bend Corps issued a plea for help Wednesday, saying it is anticipated to see a reduction in red kettle…
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‘Snowshoe with a Ranger’: Discover your Forest, Deschutes National Forest and Mt. Bachelor offer fun winter outings
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest, Discover Your Forest and Mt. Bachelor invite you to discover your national…
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Charging up: Prineville sees an increase in EV charging stations around the area, with the help of grants
The city of Prineville is seeing an increase in EV chargers, with several grant-funded charging stations popping up around town over the past few…
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Council on Accreditation once again recognizes J Bar J Youth Services for exceptional work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is proud to announce its reaccreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an esteemed international…
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