Hoodoo offers free lift tickets Wednesday for canned food donations
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets to all guests who donate four or more non-perishable food items on Wednesday,…
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The Father’s Group cancels this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, points to ‘volatile political climate’
The Father’s Group organization in Bend has canceled this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, noting “today’s increasingly political…
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Oregon Senate committee votes unanimously to repeal contentious wildfire hazard map, property maintenance rules
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted unanimously Tuesday to eliminate the state’s controversial…
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Major improvements at Bend’s Sawyer Park due next year; open house on plans coming up soon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project…
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Deschutes National Forest seeks public input on revised fuels reduction plan covering nearly 153,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking public input on its Fuels Maintenance Treatments Project, covering…
Continue ReadingAmid market turmoil, Mid Oregon Credit Union CEO offers some guidance on what to do about your 401(k)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k)…
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Bend woman arrested on arson, animal abuse charges, accused of setting her home on fire, killing two cats
(Update: Adding video and comments from neighbors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 65-year-old Bend woman was arrested on arson and animal abuse charges…
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A sign of spring: Road to the scenic summit of Bend’s Pilot Butte reopens to vehicles next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that it will open Pilot Butte’s summit road to vehicle traffic at…
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Gratitude for a life saved on the slopes: Redmond man returns to Hoodoo to thank Ski Patrol, area medics
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the…
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Mike Riley stepping down from longtime role as The Environmental Center’s executive director
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike…
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Results announced for 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor
On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge was in full swing, combining surf and snow on the…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue rush to early-morning house fire, no injuries reported
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire early Sunday morning in Redmond heavily damaged a single-family home.At around 3:30 a.m., Redmond Fire…
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“Hands Off!” protests demand reversal of Trump and Musk policies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, a wave of “Hands Off” protests took place across the country, with over 1,200 events, including several in Central…
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‘It’s very disheartening’: NeighborImpact feeling the impacts of federal cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Trump’s commitment to dramatically cut spending has had significant effects here at home, including on local food…
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POWDR, owner of Mt. Bachelor, decides not to sell iconic local resort
Eight months after putting Mt. Bachelor up for sale, POWDRÂ Corp. announced Friday that it has decided to retain the Central Oregon ski and…
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Burns flood update: Evacuation levels lowered as floodwaters recede, but Silvies River expected to rise again soon
Evacuation levels have been lowered for some areas in and around Burns as water levels continue to recede near the Silvies River after days of…
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‘A huge impact’: Bend snowboarding community rallying around beloved member following difficult diagnosis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge is taking over the slopes at Mt. Bachelor—combining surf and snow…
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We go behind the scenes with Mt. Bachelor’s grooming crew in a record, stellar snow year
With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and…
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Gabe Pagano named to new Bend-La Pine Schools position, director of student activities and athletics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities…
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Ochoco National Forest warns public about spring runoff, hazards in wildfire-hit areas
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures rise and spring precipitation increases, the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland…
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