‘I was very overjoyed’: Central Oregon Symphony adds two Caldera High students to ensemble
Two Caldera High School musicians recently were accepted to join the Central Oregon Symphony, a rare and exciting…
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Downtown Bend businesses report a drop in foot traffic as Central Oregon’s wildfire smoke lingers well into fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest round of smoke from the continued, lingering wildfires has again affected air quality levels for more than a…
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‘Blown away’: Woman undergoing breast cancer treatment says family and friends have made journey easy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A warm smile and lots of positivity: That’s what’s helping Kristi Testerman through her breast cancer journey. “What I bring…
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‘They’re not alone’: Nearly 400 people take part in this year’s C. Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Riverbend Park
(Update: Adding video, comments from walk manager, participant) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 7 million…
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‘It reaffirms why we’re doing this’: Hundreds gather at Drake Park to support local bid to buy Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Earlier this year, POWDR announced its intent to sell Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Now, a local duo is leading an effort for…
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Students from COCC and Bend’s sister city of Belluno, Italy complete cross-cultural mural project
Three COCC students and three visiting college students from Bend’s sister city of Belluno, Italy have been involved in a special mural project here…
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Wyden addresses hemp beverage industry summit in Bend, calls for standardized consumer protections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Ron Wyden gave a keynote address Friday at the Pacific Hemp Beverage Industry Summit at Worthy Brewing, talking…
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City of Bend considers allowing limited debris, vegetation burning in hard-to-reach areas
For more than a decade, the city of Bend has banned open burning of yard debris, also known as backyard burning, within the city limits. But…
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21st annual Bend Film Festival celebrates independent cinema; we talk to filmmakers
(update: adding video, comments from director and cinematographer) Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Film Festival is back for its 21st edition,…
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Two former employees of Saving Grace say they were denied the very services the organization provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Monica and Michelle are former employees at Saving Grace, the only nonprofit in Central Oregon providing resources for…
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City of Bend and Deschutes County fleshing out plans for Juniper Ridge homeless ‘Temporary Safe Stay Area’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners will hold a public hearing next Wednesday and consider alternative draft resolutions to assist…
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Oregon Transportation Commission meets in Bend, gets update on steps taken over DMV voter registration errors
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Transportation Commission met in Bend on Thursday and got updates on a variety of issues, from…
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Several people injured when ‘dust devil’ hits ODOT ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bend North Corridor project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several people were injured Wednesday afternoon when a “dust devil” hit a tent as dignitaries gathered for the ribbon-cutting of…
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Bend-La Pine School Board selects three finalists for Zone 6 board vacancy; joint interview set for Nov. 12
The Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 12 to interview finalists for the vacant Zone 6 seat…
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Bend Chamber launches new ‘NEXTUp Leaders’ program to support leadership skills development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to…
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OSU-Cascades early fall numbers show enrollment holding steady, increasing freshman diversity
Oregon State University–Cascades’ preliminary enrollment report shows a total of 1,370 students served at the Bend campus this fall, the Bend…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Melanie Kebler answers your questions on roundabout signals, vehicle camping, more
Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler joins Kelsey Merison and Matthew Draxton on our Sunrise show Wednesday to answer your questions on issues ranging from…
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The Moose Fraternity highlights their community efforts in Central Oregon, welcomes chairman to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Moose Fraternity, a service organization with over a million members across the United States, Canada and the United…
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Park Pick: Baseball, soccer and BMX are just some of the sports, fun activities at Bend’s Big Sky Park
Big Sky Park & Luke Damon Sports Complex, located next to Buckingham Elementary on Bend’s Eastside, is a sports lover’s dream. With fields…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft E1000 GX plane makes ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ finalists; you can vote until Oct. 18
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a third round of voting, only two products now remain in OBI’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon…
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