Central Oregonians are ringing in 2024 with new activities and preparing for the future
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s almost time to ring in 2024! You can spend the first day of the new year taking part in a run with the Central…
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A look back at 2023: High Desert’s most difficult issues reflected nation’s challenges
From homelessness and housing to addiction and fentanyl, we were troubled but not alone BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Over the course of a year, most…
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New Oregon consumer protection laws cover issues from breast exam insurance to regulating data brokers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many new state laws are going into effect at the start of the new year, including several consumer protection laws taking effect…
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Sisters Ranger District’s Jeremy Fields named Forest Service NW Region Employee of the Year
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The USDA Forest Service honored employees and partners for exemplary work, dedication and commitment during the Pacific…
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Oregon Court of Appeals blocks Multnomah County Jan. 1 ban on flavored tobacco products
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has temporary halted Multnomah County’s ban on flavored tobacco products, which was set to…
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Bend man’s second murder trial could be delayed two years by legal dispute over police interview statements
A Bend man recently convicted of murder in the March 2021 hatchet killings of two roommates was scheduled to go on trial next month in another…
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Bend transitional shelter St. Vincent’s Place seeks sponsors as it hunts for housing for graduates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – St. Vincent’s Place, a just over year-old transitional shelter in Bend, is seeking sponsors while also facing a struggle…
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Bend’s Prestige Senior Living residents set to ring in the new year with reflection, resolutions and advice
New Year’s is a fun-filled holiday celebration with champagne and fireworks. Whatever the age, it’s also a time to reflect on celebrations…
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“We are making it happen!”: Lack of snow at Central Oregon ski resorts is not stopping some winter programs
The warmer winter so far this year has been affecting the snowpack and operations at Mt. Bachelor and other area ski resorts.…
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Tree-cutting at Greenwood Cemetery property before possible zone change request prompts city stop-work order
The city of Bend has put a stop to a tree removal project near Greenwood Cemetery on NE 12th Street after a neighbor complaint. Stumps are all…
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Your photos: More glorious holiday-week sunrise photos shared with us – and with you
Whether they have the week off or not, the last few days of 2023 have brought more beautiful sunrise scenes shared with us by our viewers and…
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Alert: ‘Jury duty warrant’ scam again hitting Central Oregon; legit deputies won’t call, ask for money, gift cards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes and Crook County sheriff’s offices are warning residents to beware of scammers calling and claiming to be deputies,…
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CODE Team arrests two Bend men accused of fentanyl, meth trafficking after chase, crash and raids on car, house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two Bend men accused of bringing commercial quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine into Central Oregon were arrested late…
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Bend woman sentenced to three years in prison for her 3 dogs’ fatal mauling of man at Juniper Ridge homeless camp
A Bend woman whose three dogs fatally mauled a man at a Juniper Ridge homeless camp last July was sentenced Friday to three years in prison, three…
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Semi rollover crash north of Madras blocks, closes Highway 26 for six hours
A semi-truck rollover crash blocked U.S. Highway 26 north of Madras for about six hours Thursday, after ODOT advised motorists to expect extended…
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‘I’m so grateful’: Family, friends thankful after missing Bend man found in 10- to 12-foot-deep dry well at storage facility
NewsChannel 21 learned more Thursday about the rescue of a Bend man from a six-foot dry well. John Michael McLerran, 34, had told his roommates he…
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Bend’s climate-conscious sewer line assessment tool will bring music to your ears
Have you been hearing music in your pipes? It’s not your imagination, or a noisy neighbor. It’s the city of Bend’s new climate-conscious effort to…
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First ‘Destination of the Year’ honor awarded to Visit Bend by national Leave No Trace organization
Visit Bend announced recently that it has won the 2023 Leave No Trace Destination of the Year Award, which recognizes a tourism entity that embodies…
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‘It’s a great place to be’: As Gen Xers hit middle age, they’re moving to surprising locales – and Bend is in the Top 5
As Gen X prepares to send kids to college and inches closer to retirement, this age group has had time to see compound interest grow their…
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Little snow, no party: Hoodoo cancels annual New Year’s Eve celebration, awaits fresh powder to open
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hoodoo Ski Area announced Thursday it has canceled its annual New Year’s Eve Celebration due to lack of an adequate snow…
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