‘I never had any pain’: Bend cancer survivor shares story for Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month — a time to shine a light on a disease that often goes undetected until it’s advanced.…
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Nearly 300 hoarded dogs rescued from horrid conditions in Mexico; Bend’s Street Dog Hero bringing 10 to Oregon
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a heartbreaking case of animal hoarding, 298 dogs were recently confiscated from a property in…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to over 2 years in federal prison for assault and illegal gun possession
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for assault resulting…
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‘Triple-whammy’: Oregon, Bend gas prices skyrocket due to pipeline outage, refinery issues; AAA says relief in sight
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline, as well as planned and unplanned…
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Deschutes Historical Museum is set to launch a new escape room experience, based on real local history
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Historical Museum has just announced an escape room experience based on real local history. Your team of up to…
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Recent rainfall prompts Oregon Department of Forestry to lower fire danger level, lift regulated use closure on two units
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District will be updating fire season restrictions, effective at…
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Foley Ridge Fire prompts ODOT to close a 21-mile stretch of nearby state Highway 242
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Foley Ridge Fire that broke out 10 days ago on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge has burned…
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Oregon Department of Forestry: Acres burned across Oregon down significantly compared to 2024
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, one active large fire is burning on ODF-protected land, and seven others are burning statewide, according to the Oregon…
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Bend police say a man stabbed his father at their home and drove away, but was caught after a high-speed chase
Bend police say a man stabbed his father at their home Monday afternoon, then fled the scene by car, but was caught after a chase that reached speeds…
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City of Bend seeking analyst as it looks to streamline housing permit review times
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it is requesting proposals from qualified parties to analyze permitting processes and recommend…
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Park it: COCC joining in national ‘Week Without Driving’ campaign
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a mission of encouraging carpooling, bus rides and bike trips in the name of recognizing that some one-third of Americans…
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Hayden Homes chosen for new 262-acre SE Bend development with focus on affordable housing for educators
After being offered for sale by the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL), Hayden Homes has been chosen to purchase and develop a 260-acre property…
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Motorcycle-pickup crash closes Highway 22E at Idanha for several hours, delays Central Oregon travelers
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a collision with a pickup Saturday night that closed state Highway 22E at Idanha…
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Dutch Bros and Dutch Bros Foundation partner with customers to empower local youth in annual ‘Buck for Kids’ event
TEMPE, Ariz., (KTVZ) — Dutch Bros and the Dutch Bros Foundation are banding together with customers on Friday, Sept. 19 to support local youth…
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Early morning roll-over car crash in south Bend closed northbound highway lanes for hours
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Bend Police responded to a roll-over car crash on Highway 97 near…
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A massive crane used for Deschutes County Courthouse construction has been removed
Commuters using a busy stretch of downtown Bend road take note — a section of Bond Street off Greenwood Avenue is closed as crews work on the…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon at 200% capacity after 79 dog seizures from neglect cases
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a massive influx of seized dogs, including 46 poodles and 33 Toy Australian Shepherds, the Humane…
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Save the Date: Bend’s SURFEST takes place this weekend along with other free events across Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the return of Bend’s SURFEST…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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