ATV driver seriously injured in Crook County rollover crash
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man suffered a severe arm injury in an ATV rollover crash on Sunday at Walton Lake Sno-Park, an official said.…
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Inside Bend’s Big Move: Public works finally comes together under one roof
The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations…
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Electrical fire damages a Sisters home – and brings a seasonal reminder of an important home safety check
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small electrical fire damaged a Sisters home Monday morning and brought a reminder from officials on checking those smoke…
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Redmond’s SW Reservoir Drive improvement project nears completion – but first, a head’s up for drivers
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond has scheduled paving next week of the final section of the Reservoir Drive…
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Mayor of Sisters and Council President face potential recall
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A petition has been filed to recall Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz and City Council President Sarah…
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Central Oregon health care partners earn $23.5 million in bonus Medicaid funding for exceptional care
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council announced Friday that the region’s health care partners have brought…
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Arnold Irrigation District is ending one of its best water seasons in years in a ‘challenging’ situation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District is wrapping up one of its best water seasons in years in a bit tricky fashion, as it works to…
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Fall weather is here, but road projects continue around Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Deschutes County Weekly Road Construction Update for the week of Oct. 12-18: Projects Administered…
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Mt. Bachelor gets more fall snow as travelers advised to watch for a slick wintry mix on the passes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second snowfall in two weeks left a thin coat of white on Mt. Bachelor and in the Cascades Friday from a storm expected to…
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$50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed in Highway 97 crash that killed Portland-area family of four
Relatives of a Troutdale family of four killed by a drugged, sleep-deprived driver in a fiery head-on crash on Highway 97 north of Redmond two years…
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Save the date: Bend Film Festival, Children’s Book Drive, and more!
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a children’s book drive to…
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Board Members of the Crook County Library react to shocking resignation of Director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a stunning announcement the Director of the Crook County Library Sarah Beeler announced her resignation last month. This…
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Wanderlust Tours ‘Fall Forage’ brings you closer to nature and the food it provides
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wanderlust Tours is offering a unique culinary adventure this fall with its “Fall Forage to Table” experience. The event,…
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Central Oregon holiday menus may be impacted as U.S. herd shrinks and costs rise
As Central Oregonians gear up for holiday gatherings, many are facing tighter budgets. And as the cost of groceries — especially meat — continues…
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2025 Bend Film Festival kicks off extended five-day run, shining spotlight on wide variety of global and local stories
The countdown is on for the Bend Film Festival, which kicks off later this week with a packed schedule of screenings, panels, and community events…
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Pollinator Pathway Bend partners with downtown dispensary Oregrown on native plants installation
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pollinator Pathway Bend just announced the upcoming installation of a new native pollinator garden at…
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Accessible travel is the focus of upcoming TravelAbility Summit in Sunriver
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next week, Central Oregon will welcome nearly 200 attendees to the seventh annual TravelAbility Summit from October 13-15 at…
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Deschutes County hires Holly Harris as new Health Services director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has hired Holly Harris to serve as its new Health Services Director. Harris has served as interim Health…
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Breaking down a new state law that increases insurance transparency in Oregon
(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly…
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Local chambers of commerce and EDCO launch Regional Business Alliance, explain its purpose ahead of summit
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced…
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