Think Wild: Get cozy in the Beaver Den to discuss all things beavers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Each month, Think Wild, a Bend nonprofit whose mission is to rescue and rehabilitate injured, orphaned wildlife, hosts a…
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Redmond woman arrested in traffic stop on fentanyl possession charge; apartment raid finds drugs, cash, scale
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A multi-agency investigation over the past several months led to the arrest early Wednesday morning of a Redmond woman on…
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Central Oregon pet and livestock experts, owners share how to keep your animals safe during heat wave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the…
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Deschutes County Health offers tips to stay cool, safe; Shepherd’s House, Council on Aging provide cooling centers
With much of Oregon facing triple-digit temperatures in coming days, Central Oregon and state agencies are offering tips and taking other steps to…
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‘This is our favorite time of the year’: Sure Shot Fireworks finishing up prep for another big Pilot Butte Fireworks Show
The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sure Shot Fireworks says they’re excited, as always, to put on this year’s…
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Special Report: Tracee Tuesday captures DUII arrest while on a ride-along with Bend Police
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The duties of Bend police officers this week include a heightened effort to get drunk drivers off the road over the Fourth…
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City of Bend sets July 10 open house for public input on four Hawthorne Overcrossing bridge design options
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Bend is inviting the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Overcrossing pedestrian and bicycle bridge project…
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Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade is all about fun – but keeping your pet safe and healthy is important, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  While tradition calls for fun at the Fourth of July Pet Parade, with temperatures expected to rise over 90 degrees,…
Continue ReadingRedmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure
The Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and…
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‘We watch them like we watch our kids:’ Central Oregonians talk about how they calm their pets during Fourth fireworks
With fourth of July celebrations taking place across Central Oregon over the next few days, pet owners are gearing up for fireworks “freak-outs” by…
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Unattended, escaped Terrebonne debris burn threatens structures, prompts evacuations – and ticket to homeowner
Crews from three fire departments were sent to stop an unattended, escaped debris burn in Terrebonne that had Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies…
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Wyden presses UnitedHealth Group over billing backlog after pathology group raises concerns at Redmond town hall
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Acting on concerns raised at last week’s Redmond town hall, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded Tuesday that UnitedHealth Group…
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City of Bend formally receives $5 million HUD grant to boost its affordable housing efforts
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced last week that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding the city of Bend…
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Deschutes National Forest plans to allow Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on 161 miles of trails, paths near Bend, Sisters, Sunriver
The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking input on the E-bikes on Select Trails project draft environmental assessment. The…
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Bend Police update: Michigan visitor, 75, who went for walk, failed to return has been found safe
Bend police turned to the public for a brief period Tuesday for help in finding a 75-year-old Michigan resident visiting the city who went for a…
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Decades of fuel treatments on BLM land helped stop Darlene 3 Fire that threatened La Pine ‘in its tracks,’ agency says
A week ago, the Darlene 3 wildfire broke out on public lands near the community of La Pine. “Fortunately, decades of land treatments performed by the…
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Redmond School Board sends $97.7 million ‘renewal bond’ measure to Nov. ballot, keeping current property tax rate
The Redmond School Board voted unanimously last week to place a renewal bond measure before voters on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. It…
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‘Know the rules, and play by them:’ Bend, Redmond officials remind residents of fireworks regulations
With the Fourth of July coming up, Americans will celebrate in many ways, some with the traditional pastime of fireworks. However, with hot, dry…
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Week-old Darlene Fire 100% contained; local team takes over; firefighters to mop up, patrol through the weekend
A week after the fast-growing Darlene 3 Fire forced hundreds of La Pine-area residents to evacuate their homes, the blaze held by crews at just under…
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AdvenChair, Wanderlust Tours team up for AdvenTours, accessible guided outings in special Central Oregon places
KTVZ, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do you get when you combine AdvenChair, developer of the world’s most durable all-terrain wheelchair, with Wanderlust…
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