Central Oregon experiences a spectacular celestial event – the northern lights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — People stayed up late Friday night to catch a glimpse of a natural phenomenon — the northern lights. If you went outside your…
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RV left by Buckingham Elementary prompts ‘Secure’ status, owned by felon ordered to have no contact with minors
A motor home parked on Bend-La Pine Schools property near Buckingham Elementary School prompted a four-hour precautionary “secure” status Friday…
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‘It’s amazing to be here’: Bend’s inaugural C.O. Taco Fest welcomes the community to experience Latin culture
At Bend’s Old Mill District, it was all about tacos and Latin culture on Saturday. The inaugural Central Oregon Taco Fest offered many food and other…
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Man injured when horse stepped on his leg rescued on Crooked River National Grassland, flown to Bend
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who suffered a broken leg when a horse stepped on it was rescued Friday afternoon on the Crooked River National…
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Crash knocks out traffic lights at busy NE Bend intersection of Hwy. 20-27th, a four-way stop pending repairs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A crash at the busy intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and 27th Street in northeast Bend has damaged the signal box, knocking out…
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‘Hurry up and open up!’: Sunriver locals excited for C.O.’s latest food cart pod, set to open this summer
Between food and beer, Central Oregonians love to congregate around both. Food cart and taproom pods have offered the perfect place for people to…
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Four people in custody, including minors, after reported stabbing, assault at Sahalee Park in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras Police took four individuals, including minors, into custody after a reported stabbing and assault at Sahalee Park…
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New details revealed on past of arrested founder of DAWNS House, including violation of protective stalking order
The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that helps women recover from addiction and sobriety issues, was arrested Thursday morning at Bend…
Continue ReadingC.O. firefighters mop up prescribed burns; others bring new 105-acre blaze near Hole in the Ground to 60% containment
FORT ROCK, Ore. (KTVZ) – While firefighters in Central Oregon mop up from prescribed burns across hundreds of acres this week, others are making…
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Light ’em up, pickleballers: New lights can extend the play at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park
Pickleball players can now extend their play a bit longer, thanks to new lighting installed at half of the courts at Bend’s Pine Nursery…
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City of Redmond to begin work on ADA sidewalk improvements, related street upgrades
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning next Monday, Keeton King Contracting crews will begin work on Redmond sidewalks identified in the city’s ADA…
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Special Report: When Heroes Need Saving: Support for firefighters suffering with PTSD
Firefighters spend long hours on the front lines of daily crises, faced with danger and sometimes, with tragedy. The traumatic situations they face…
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Over $10 million headed to Central Oregon for affordable housing projects
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– This week, over $10 million was brought into Central Oregon to build new affordable housing. In Sisters, Habitat for Humanity…
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Burglary, theft in remote Crook County lead to pair of Juniper Acres raids, stolen vehicles and items, one arrest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A recently reported burglary and theft in a remote area of Crook County led to the discovery of stolen vehicles and other…
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‘It’s unusual:’ Why does Prineville have a 5 1/2 Street? ‘Practicality’ by Ochoco Creek, but a confusing hassle for some
Home to a warm and neighborly sense of culture, Prineville is also home to plenty of history, and a peculiar kind of street name uncommon to Central…
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COCC uses $112K grant to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its Bend, Prineville campuses
Other charging ports already in place in Redmond, Madras BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A nearly $112,000 grant from the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear testimony on proposal to allow RVs as long-term rentals on rural property
Deschutes County commissioners held a public hearing on Wednesday for residents to weigh in on a proposal to allow recreational vehicles to be used…
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Fire heavily damages La Pine home before firefighters stop spread; no one home at the time
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire heavily damaged a home in La Pine Wednesday night, but firefighters were able to stop its further spread, officials…
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Warm Springs Tribe petitions ODFW to repeal or fix rule giving Grand Ronde Tribe hunting, fishing rights in W. Oregon
The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs announced Wednesday they filed a petition with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife this week,…
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs awards $5,000 each to Voices Against Trafficking and Saving Grace
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Wednesday evening presented two local organizations, Voices Against Trafficking…
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