BestCare sees uptick in dangerous kratom use in Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from BestCare, Recover Together Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – BestCare Treatment Services says they’re seeing more…
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SOLVE hosting inaugural ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ community cleanup in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SOLVE is hosting the inaugural “Pick It Up, Bend!” on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in Downtown Bend.…
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Oregon, Washington issue recall for wild birdseed due to presence of invasive, quarantined weed seeds
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KTVZ) – The Washington and Oregon Departments of Agriculture said Friday they have issued a recall of Signature Pet Care Songbird…
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Avelo Airlines pulling out of Redmond, West Coast several weeks early, leaving customers scrambling
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to…
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Deschutes County seeks business representative for vacancy on Wolf Depredation Compensation Committee
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Friday it is accepting statements of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Wolf…
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Danger eases as fall arrives: Forest Service, BLM ending local public use fire restrictions this weekend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grassland and…
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Bend driver, 83, cited after police say he crossed center line while passing, causing 3-vehicle crash at Third Street underpass
An 83-year-old Bend man was cited for reckless driving Friday morning after crossing the double-yellow line on Third Street while trying to pass…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Republic Services partner for year’s last free shred event in Terrebonne
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will provide the final scheduled free…
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Problem Solvers: Former caregiver of Desert Sage Memory Care speaks out after second heat-related incident in a year
In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the…
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Bend’s High Desert Museum receives accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum announced Thursday it has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and…
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Central Oregon Community College to host ‘Jobfest’ events, free resume workshops
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is staging ‘Jobfest’ events for career-seekers at its Bend and Redmond campuses, with nearly 40…
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Red-light and speed enforcement cameras are coming soon to three Bend intersections; here’s where and when
(Updated: Quotes from Bend City Councilor Ariel Méndez) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors on Wednesday evening unanimously approved a $2.34…
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Junction Roastery, a Redmond coffee, tea and baked goods favorite, expands to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A staple of the Redmond coffee community branches out to Bend. Junction Roastery prides itself on coffee and tea with artisan and…
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Owner of suspected Alfalfa-area puppy mill barred from having animals; prosecutors seek forfeiture of 49 rescued dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alfalfa-area resident Lorinda Maxwell, the owner of “Kameo Poodles,” has been granted conditional release as her animal…
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Community Conversations: Deschutes County’s only dedicated bunny rescue is in desperate need of volunteers
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s only dedicated bunny rescue, Embers Wildflower Bunny Rescue, is helping abandoned and surrendered bunnies…
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All are welcome at third annual Health and Wellness Fair, taking place Saturday at Bend’s Ponderosa Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In celebration of Welcoming Week 2025, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair to be…
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COCC’s ‘JobFest’ coming to Bend, Redmond campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With nearly 40 local companies and agencies set to participate, Central Oregon Community College is staging JobFest events for…
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Foley Ridge Fire grows to 482 acres; Willamette National Forest expands closure area of trailheads, campgrounds
(Update: Adding video) McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest has grown to 468 acres, bringing the…
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Head’s up for Bend drivers: westbound Butler Market Road closes next week as roundabout project begins
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will begin construction next week on Butler Market Road between Brinson Boulevard and…
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Bend City Council discusses plans to close Juniper Ridge’s ‘Dirt World’ but may extend closure deadline
Bend city councilors got a staff update Wednesday evening on the progress and challenges seen at the “Temporary Safe Stay Area” established at…
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