Bethlehem Inn in Bend opens its doors to the community for annual open house
Bethlehem Inn invited community members from around Central Oregon to tour the Bend facility Tuesday and learn more about its many programs.…
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Bend Police tip leads to Tacoma man’s nearly 14-year federal prison term for coercing, exploiting minor online
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)–A Tacoma, Washington man has been sentenced to nearly 14 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce a minor into…
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Central Oregon shoppers react to Joann’s closing, flock to store for supplies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ went to Joann Fabrics in Bend on Tuesday and saw first-hand how the news of the chain’s closure was hitting Central Oregon.…
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Smoke alarms sound, save sleeping Tumalo family of 8 and their pets from fire that destroyed their home
A family of eight and their dog and cat escaped a fire that destroyed their Tumalo home late Monday night, thanks to smoke alarms that awakened them,…
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Bend man charged with pulling a gun on another man before downtown rally; charged with menacing, DUII
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man says he had a gun pulled on him Sunday morning at Peace Corner in downtown Bend, an hour before a rally called to…
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More disturbing details of S. Deschutes County child abuse case revealed at woman’s, father’s arraignment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Sarah Session 33, and her father, Gary Hardenburg, 65, made their first court appearance Monday afternoon for arraignment on…
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Crafters react to the closure of 800 Joann fabric stores, including Bend and Redmond
(Update: Adding Reaction Video) By Rob Wile, NBC News NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800…
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St. Charles Health System, The Center officially integrate; facility’s name changes amid effort to add more doctors
(Update: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday that its integration with The Center Orthopedic &…
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Despite rain, hundreds turn out for candlelight vigil remembering Terry & Renee Skjersaa
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community came out in the hundreds to share stories, songs, and a beautiful sunset, honoring the lives of…
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Big crowds prompt Central Oregon lawmakers to shift location of third town hall Sunday in Bend
Central Oregon lawmakers are holding the third of three legislative town halls on Sunday afternoon in Bend, but they have moved the event to a…
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Community Conversations: BendFilm to host Gala celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night
Lynsey Harris is joined by BendFilm Executive Director Giancarlo Gatto for all the details about their first annual Gala, set for Sunday, March 2nd…
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Skjersaa Group mourns the loss of Terry and Renee Skjersaa
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Skjersaa Group is mourning the loss of its founder, Terry Skjersaa, and his wife, Renee, who were…
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Fire destroys detached garage off Alfalfa Market Road, but Bend Fire crews’ aggressive attack saves nearby home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire traced to an electrical issue destroyed a detached garage east of Bend Wednesday evening, but Bend Fire & Rescue…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —- Bend Fire & Rescue were called to an East Bend home last night, after residents found their detached garage engulfed in…
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Bend Democratic lawmakers Anthony Broadman, Emerson Levy join GOP in calling for repeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
Democratic state Senator Anthony Broadman of Bend on Thursday joined a recent call by Republican lawmakers to repeal the state’s revised wildfire…
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‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile…
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City…
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Federal funding issues pose uncertainty for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local organizations are concerned about how the uncertainty around federal funding will impact their…
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The Tafthouse: New food truck lot development on Taft Avenue brings excitement to SE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Plans for a new food truck lot on Taft Avenue off Third Street have begun. KTVZ News obtained plans from the City of Bend showing…
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Avalanche victims identified as Terry and Susan Renee Skjersaa, whose family has lasting legacy in C.O. skiing
Authorities on Wednesday identified the two victims of a deadly avalanche as a well-known Bend couple, Terry and Susan Skjersaa, whose family is…
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