Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center soon will be open on Sundays; kickoff celebration planned
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center announced Wednesday the expansion of its hours to include Sundays, beginning Sunday, June…
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Oregon, Bend gas prices dip a bit amid hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are showing less movement in Oregon and many other states this week, despite the ongoing uncertainty about the…
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Bend-area outdoor debris burning to close a month early, joins most districts aiming to reduce wildfire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris…
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‘Safety over celebration’: Latino Community Association cancels Latino Fest for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second straight year, the Latino Community Association will cancel its Latino Fest, a long-standing celebration of…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to scam callers impersonating deputies, demanding payment
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about an active phone scam where callers are…
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ODOT warns drivers of icy conditions as snow expected to hit Cascade Mountains
(Update: adding comments from ODOT, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just as Central Oregon starts to see signs of spring, another round of snow is…
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Oregon governor Kotek signs bill protecting homeless students’ educational rights
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4149 into law on March 31, codifying educational protections for students experiencing…
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Debris burning season closing April 30 across Sisters area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonal window for legal debris burning in the Sisters area will close at sunset on April 30, according to local fire…
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Joanna Kasner’s request for more freedom denied, except limited out-of-state travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Psychiatric Security Review Board recently denied most requests from Joanna Kasner, convicted in the 2019 shooting death of…
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UPDATE: Former Shilo Inn in Bend Under Contract to be Sold
(Update: adding information on sale requirements and pending status) BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The former Shilo Inn in Bend is now pending sale as part of…
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Central Oregon Community College to Host Annual Early Learning Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will…
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Bend to shrink “Dirtworld” homeless camp by half, dozens still need to relocate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be…
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Portland driver killed in head-on collision with semi-truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on collision with a semi truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County…
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RootedHomes selling new, affordable homes in NW Redmond, hosting open houses; will take part in Earth Day Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest…
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City of Bend plans open house for next year’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects; here’s the list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program…
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Phones down: Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team conducting special patrols focusing on distracted drivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team will continue its focus on…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Citing rising wildfire danger, Redmond Fire & Rescue will close outdoor burning on April 30th
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasing wildfire risk and the onset of an early wildfire season, Redmond fire & Rescue said Monday that all…
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Oregon taxpayers reminded of options for stress-free filing as deadline looms
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers must file their tax year 2025 federal and state personal income tax returns by midnight Wednesday, April 15,…
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High Desert Chamber Music’s Celebrity Recitals return for 2026 season
UPDATE: Corrected concert date – May 15th, 2026 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned Cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Polonsky will return to Central…
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