Redmond councilors give the nod to microshelters at safe parking sites
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the hot topic on the agenda was updating the Safe Parking Program…
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Umpqua Bank’s 2024 Warm Hearts Winter Drive raises $340,000 for shelters, organizations
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Umpqua Bank announced Tuesday that its 2024 Warm Hearts Winter Drive successfully raised $343,966, for a grand total…
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‘I think it’s very exciting’: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offers brain surgery for pets
A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering…
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City of Bend says ICE has not contacted officials amid rumors of detainment in the area
Amid national raids and reports of federal immigration officers in Central Oregon, KTVZ News has been actively working to confirm what’s been…
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RootedHomes will open lottery this spring for Rooted at 19th housing in NW Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes said Tuesday it’s excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery, located at 345…
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Bend masseur accused of assaulting three female customers pleads not guilty to added charges; new trial date set
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A masseur accused of sexually abusing three female customers at a northeast Bend spa in 2023 pleaded not…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2024 comes to a close; employment levels rose over the year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to hold steady in December, showing little to no change…
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Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater lights a fire with 4 new summer concerts, including Earth, Wind & Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Summer in Bend just got a whole lot more exciting! Hayden Homes announced on Monday four new acts coming to the venue: Goose on…
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Crook County School Board OKs $265K Melissa Skinner departure agreement, appoints panel to review board applicants
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board voted 3-0 at a special meeting Monday evening to enter into a separation agreement the…
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Problem Solvers: NE Redmond intersection at the center of community conversation on speed and safety
Neighbors who live near the intersection of Northeast Maple Avenue and 5th Street in Redmond are demanding the city take action, citing the dangers…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, several areas of state due to stagnant air conditions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Eastern Lane, Eastern Linn, Eastern…
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St. Charles awards $155K in grants to 29 Centra Oregon organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $155,000…
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Fire destroys shop building off US Highway 20 east of Bend; cause under investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire Monday morning that destroyed a shop building on property along U.S. Highway 20…
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Tax-filing season begins: Oregon Department of Revenue has tips on how to avoid common errors, refund delays
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns Monday, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a…
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Two added showings of new film honoring Bill Healy nearly sold out; Healy Foundation donates $100,000 to MBSEF
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and…
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Crook County sheriff’s deputies, Search and Rescue help four people whose vehicles got stuck on snowy FS roads
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of four motorists, including a…
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Bend Park & Rec’s recreation needs survey will land in 5,000 mailboxes soon
(update: adding video, comments from Julie Brown) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking to better understand residents’…
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Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sworn in during Bend ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum hosted a district swearing-in ceremony at the OSU-Cascades campus. Many dignitaries attended,…
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NeighborImpact celebrates 40 years by cutting ribbon on new food warehouse
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Friday in Redmond, NeighborImpact celebrated their 40th anniversary in style. To commemorate the milestone, they held a…
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Like most Democrats, Oregon senators oppose most of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees – but not all
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a Republican majority in the Senate, most of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees are expected to sail through. And though…
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