Volunteers lend a hand at Stirrup Purpose equine therapy in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known…
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It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads
The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The…
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Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines…
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Voters react as Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum hold townhall in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over an hour and a half, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum took questions from members of the community…
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ONE on ONE: Senator Ron Wyden stops by the KTVZ Studios
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden is in Central Oregon this week, speaking at town halls in Madras and Sisters. While he is in town, he stopped…
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BendFilm executive director departs; new leadership team announced
(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director…
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Pet Pals: Theodore, 1 of 3 dachshunds looking for a new home
Theodore the dachshund was in the KTVZ studio today for Pet Pals. Other than being incredibly adorable, he is shy, sweet and loving. Lynne, Director…
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La Pine rallies around child needing heart transplant
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of La Pine is coming together around a child and family in need of support – and a heart. Braxton Twyman was…
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City of Bend drafts policy to bar federal immigration enforcement at any city-owned facilities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is preparing to enact a policy barring the use of city facilities for federal immigration enforcement, as…
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Deschutes County Sheriffs Office reports results of holidays DUII crackdown
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported on Friday the results of its participation in the national Drive Sober, Get…
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COCC leaders ask the public to sign a petition, urge lawmakers to head off budget cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Facing pending budget cuts at the state level for the 2025-27 mid-biennium — likely 2%, but as much as 5% — Central Oregon…
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Update: Madras councilors accept city administrator’s resignation, name Jeff Hurd as interim successor
The Madras City Council held a special meeting Friday morning to formally accept City Administrator Will Ibershof and appointed Public Works Director…
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6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast near Bandon, no tsunami expected
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the USGS, just before 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 15th, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon…
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Let’s Talk Weather with John Carroll: Terrebonne Community School
The Second and Third Grade students at Terrebonne Community School were visited by our Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to discuss the weather. They…
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Central Oregon women unite to fund long-term mentoring for at-risk children; Raise more than $16k
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ)– Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $16,800 to Friends of the Children, a nonprofit…
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UPDATE: Bend man arrested on murder charge, accused of killing wife arraigned; Next court appearance set
(Update: Mitchell’s next court date set for January 20th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday afternoon, Bend man Stephen Mitchell, arrested for the murder…
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Central Oregon employee-owned stores, shoppers team up for ‘Food for February’, raise $85K to fight hunger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shoppers across Central Oregon helped raise more than $85,000 to fight hunger through the 15th annual Food for…
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Bend’s Powder House is expanding by building new entertainment venue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Powder House, a long-time Bend business, is expanding – establishing a new venue called “Base Camp.” The 8,000-square-foot space…
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Problem Solvers: Lead concerns rise near Bend Airport as some aircraft still use leaded fuel
(Jillian Fortner has a full report tonight) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Many small aircraft still use a type of aviation gasoline that contains lead, and…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges caution as home heating fires rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As overnight temperatures dip below freezing across Oregon, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is issuing a renewed call for…
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