North Star Elementary School teacher Rachel Hertz named OnPoint’s K-5 Educator of the Year
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has announced the four winners of the 2024 OnPoint Prize for…
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Dog stolen from vehicle parked at Whychus Creek Canyon trailhead found deceased a few miles away, DCSO says
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a dog stolen Friday from a crate in a vehicle parked at the Whychus…
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Still no answers, 10 months after Evelyn Weaver’s mysterious killing at her NW Bend home
It’s been more than 10 months since Evelyn Weaver was found dead at her Bend home on NW Hill Street, in what police said was being investigated as a…
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Carding compliance: As OLCC steps up alcohol, cannabis minor decoys, Bend brewpub ‘proud’ it always checks IDs
As warmer weather arrives, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Friday it will expand its Minor Decoy Operations, to ensure that OLCC…
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‘It’s gonna be the new Hunnell’: NE Bend residents worry about growing encampment on Watt Way
East Bend resident Rick Rankin has been living in the area for 11 years, but says recently, he’s noticed an increase in RVs campers, and tents behind…
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Deschutes National Forest road crew completes grading of road to Tumalo Falls, now open for the season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Forest Service road crew has completed grading work on the road to Tumalo Falls, which is now open for the season just in…
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Crook County appoints Will Van Vactor as interim county manager, starts recruitment process for permanent position
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County announced Thursday the appointment of Will Van Vactor as the interim county manager. Van Vactor, who…
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Masseur accused of assaulting customer at Bend spa enters not guilty pleas; January trial date set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man accused of sexually abusing a massage customer at a northeast Bend spa last year and of practicing massage without a…
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Central Oregon fire chiefs announce seasonal open debris burning period will close at sunset on Friday, May 31st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association announced Thursday it is closing open debris burning for residential and…
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Your photos and a special time-lapse video of a glorious May sunset across the High Desert
You never know when a wonderful sunset (or sunrise) will beckon the eyes and cameras skyward in Central Oregon, but Wednesday evening was definitely…
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Greater Idaho movement reacts to Crook County voters’ approval of measure supporting move
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Tuesday, voters in Crook County passed measure 7-86, which asked voters if they support negotiations to move the…
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‘Disappointment:’ Bend La-Pine, Crook County schools’ money measures suffer voter defeats; now what?
In Tuesday’s election, both the Bend La-Pine and Crook County school districts suffered losses on proposed money measures, a “learning levy” and a…
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‘I need to know’: Family of teen who vanished nearly a half-century ago plans new search for answers
On the 47th anniversary of her second cousin going missing, Deni Grove and a group of 11 people will reignite the search for him.…
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‘We can’t stop growth’: La Pine mayor gives us an update on possible businesses coming to the area
The city of La Pine expected new businesses, and many residents were looking forward to the potential…
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Bynum easily defeats McLeod-Skinner in 5th District; Phil Chang tops 3 challengers; Bend-La Pine Schools levy fails
Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum handily defeated her Democratic rival for the U.S. House Fifth District nomination, Jamie McLeod-Skinner, in…
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More prescribed burns planned Thursday east of Sunriver and south of Crescent
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning more prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock and…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture awards $8.6 million in grants to expand meat processing, including Redmond business
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a rigorous selection process, the State of Oregon has made a substantial investment in the meat processing sector. A…
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‘Survival of our democracy:’ Civics Learning Project holds ‘Law Day’ at COCC to teach how government, law work
The Civics Learning Project hosted a “Law Day” event Tuesday at Central Oregon Community College, one of four being held on campuses across the state…
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Bend awards five Community Development Block Grants for its annual action plan to help address housing needs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A half-million dollars in grant money is behind the city of Bend’s latest push for affordable housing. The Bend City Council…
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Lingering snowpack means 8 Deschutes National Forest campgrounds won’t open by Memorial Day weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The snowpack lingering from winter will delay the opening of eight Deschutes National Forest campgrounds in time for Memorial…
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