Bend Rotary clubs host free lithium-ion battery recycling event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Three Bend-area Rotary clubs will host a free community lithium-ion battery recycling event on Saturday, April 25, to provide…
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Central Oregon Community College employees prepare for strike as mediation continues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Classified employees at Central Oregon Community College could go on strike Thursday morning if ongoing negotiations with the…
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Redmond Industrial Park sells for $21M, offering new development opportunities
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Industrial Park has sold for $21 million. The 44.61-acre industrial property is located on Antler Avenue, east of…
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Oregon gas prices soar, mirroring national trend of rising fuel costs
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon rose 4.9 cents per gallon over the last week, reaching an average of $4.83 per gallon on Monday,…
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Oregon political leaders celebrate Bev Clarno’s legacy of bipartisanship on her 90th birthday
(Update: adding comments from Bev Clarno, former Oregon Governor, Director of Oregon Historical Society, and Clarno’s son) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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Pet Pals: Kitten called Kiwi is ready for adoption
There’s a new furry face at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, and he’s ready to steal some hearts. Amber from the Humane Society joined us…
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Central Oregon experiencing hard-hitting allergy season, but there are treatment options that can help
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are facing a surge in allergy symptoms. The obvious culprit is the blooming juniper, but birch pollen…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Peters Packs a Punch reeling in a massive Mackinaw
Winter blues are no match for the fishing power of this week’s Big Ol Fish participants. Jim Peters reeled in an impressive 32-inch Mackinaw from…
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Spring Break revitalizes Sisters economy after slow winter season
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon…
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VIDEO: Elk spotted in the Deschutes River with netting on antlers
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bull elk near Sunriver, Ore., was spotted in the Deschutes River and appeared to be entangled with netting on its antlers,…
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Fire destroys fifth-wheel at Sisters RV Park, cause under investigation
(Update: adding press release and photos from Sisters Fire) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fifth-wheel RV was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon at the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, March 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Pet Pics: We are all just ‘Hanging in there’ like Louie
It was a fantastic week of adorable pet pictures sent into us by our viewers. We had some best buds, some beautiful multi-colored eyes, and of course…
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Oregon’s affordability crisis deepens as costs outpace income growth; 5th least affordable state
PORTLAND, Ore. (CSI) — Oregon ranks as the fifth least affordable state in the nation as rising costs for essential household expenses continue to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, March 23rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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New bagel deli set to open in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new locally driven bagel shop is preparing to open its doors in Bend, bringing fresh bagels, espresso and family-inspired…
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No Kings Coalition plans protest on March 28 at Drake Park in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Another “No Kings” rally is set to take place in Bend later this month as part of a nationwide movement. Organizers with…
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Pet Pals: Meet Domino, a spunky and loving pup ready for adventure
This week for Pet Pals, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is spotlighting Domino, a one-year-old herding mix with plenty of puppy energy and a…
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Furry Friends: Talula loves tug-of-war and her canine “boyfriends”!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s furry friend is Talula, a 2-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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Problem Solvers: Daughter of former memory care resident sues facility and owners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman is taking legal action against the operators of Desert Sage Memory Care after her 90-year-old mother, Doris,…
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