Central Oregon school closures and delays: Tuesday, Feb. 11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the school closures and delays reported to KTVZ News for Friday, Feb. 11: Jefferson County School District 509J: Two…
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Wyden co-sponsors legislation to keep some of ski areas’ annual fees with local national forests
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Monday he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would let national forests retain a portion…
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Oregon lawmaker proposes changing revised state wildfire risk map to curb anger and rumors
Nearly four years ago, in the aftermath of the state’s most destructive wildfires in history, the Oregon Legislature passed a bipartisan package…
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Tumalo assault suspect faces 3 charges after 3-mile barefoot run in the snow prompted major manhunt, area alert
A Tumalo domestic assault suspect who ran barefoot for three miles, sparking a large manhunt and warning to hundreds of residents to lock their…
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‘Incredibly bad timing’: Bend businesses, city councilor react after changes aimed at easing Olney-Wall traffic jams
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s what drivers and business owners are calling a headache. Traffic backed up on Greenwood Avenue in downtown Bend, a week…
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New Bend summer concert additions offer something for everyone: Barenaked Ladies, Kidz Bop and blues-rock icon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday brought a trio of concert announcements as the Hayden Homes Amphitheater continues to fill out its summer lineup.…
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‘Perfect storm’: City of Bend says it’s taken steps to ease construction-related traffic delays amid snowy winter weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend says it recognizes that last week’s “closure of the Olney Avenue and Wall Street intersection, coupled with our…
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Deschutes County offers neighborhoods trash bins, free disposal of wildfire fuels to create defensible space
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If a major obstacle to clearing defensible space in your neighborhood is the cost of renting a large bin and disposing of all…
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How Meals on Wheels delivers to seniors safely during winter storms
Adrian Hicks is one of the volunteers with the Council on Aging of Central Oregon’s Meals on Wheels. The program delivers meals to homebound…
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Frigid temperatures are on the way: Bend Fire has some tips to avoid home or business disasters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Well below-freezing temperatures are predicted around the High Desert over the next several days and Bend Fire & Rescue said…
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One more round of snow keeps many roads slick; bitter cold set to follow across High Desert
Much of Central Oregon got another dose of snow overnight and early Friday, making for more slick roads, to be followed by bitter cold in the coming…
Continue Reading Central Oregon school closures and delays: Friday, Feb. 7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the school closures and delays reported to KTVZ News for Friday, Feb. 7: Crook County School District: Two-hour delay…
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How do Central Oregon schools make the call on whether to close or delay classes due to snowy roads?
KTVZ News’ Tracee Tuesday spoke with Central Oregon school officials on Thursday to look at how the decisions are made on whether to cancel or delay…
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La Pine Community Health Center lays off 11% of staff while awaiting further word on federal funding freeze
La Pine Community Health Center has laid off 11% of its staff of 90, pending more details about a freeze on federal funding, but said its…
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Mobile dog gym in Bend helps pets stay active during winter
(Update: adding video, comments from pet owner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Exercising your pets helps keep them happy and healthy, but taking your dog on a…
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Bend man arrested on methamphetamine possession charge; drug found in car
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Bend man was arrested Wednesday after drug agents with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and Bend Police found…
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Crook, Jefferson County judges join in Valentine’s Day ‘Cupid Dockets’ for special wedding ceremonies
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inspired by Circuit Judge Raymond Crutchley’s announcement and Deschutes County’s Cupid Docket, Crook and Jefferson…
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Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivers yearly State of the City address
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address…
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Bend Mayor Kebler, city councilors voice strong support for immigrants, vow ‘pushback’ against ‘illegal’ federal actions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, backed by all six city councilors, took a strong stand Wednesday evening in support of immigrant…
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High Desert’s week of winter snow brings car troubles and commute delays
This week’s winter snowfall across much of the High Desert has made getting around the area more…
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