City of Bend Hosts State of the City Session at CityFest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend hosted a short State of the City session at CityFest, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Fitness Studio parking lot…
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Deputy Kiersten Schwindt makes history as first female in Deschutes County SAR unit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Deputy Kiersten Schwindt will join the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit. She is the first female deputy to…
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Elevation Bend rebrand launches alongside new weekly farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new weekly farmers market opened today at Elevation Bend, formerly known as Bend Factory Stores. The market, which wraps…
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There’s Good News: Bend High student qualifies for national welding competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Nikolas Tone, a student at Bend Senior High, has qualified for the Project MFG National Welding Competition this month in San…
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China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
By Todd Symons, Fred He and Martha Zhou, CNN Beijing (CNN) — In the flagship Beijing store of the world’s biggest drone maker, display racks…
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Prineville Police: Don’t call 911 for officers to respond to a spider in your home
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police are reminding the public not to call 911 if a homeowner needs a spider removed their home.In a Facebook…
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Meta cutting 66 jobs in Prineville as contract ends, says most workers may be rehired
(Update: Adding more information from Meta on the new vendor and the rehiring process.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contractor working with Meta…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts at Local Trailheads and Parks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a recent increase in vehicle break-ins and theft at local…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal Boosts Wildfire Response with Nearly $6 Million in Grants
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded nearly $6 million in grants to 180 local fire agencies across Oregon. This funding is…
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This Just In: Jefferson County Announces Burning Restrictions
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS announced on Friday the county’s burning restrictions will go into effect on Monday, May 4th.…
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The Local Lens – Episode 1 – Tony DeBone Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews current Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone, who is running for…
Continue Reading Road Closure: Wells Acres Road closure to begin May 11th through mid-August
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wells Acres Road will close at Butler Market Road beginning Monday, May 11. The closure is part of the ongoing Butler Market…
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Monthly Giving Program aims to expand youth mentorship in Central Oregon begins today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is launching a new Monthly Giving Program…
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Central Oregon traffic team wraps up distracted driving enforcement campaign, issues 146 citations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT) has wrapped up its Distracted Driving Awareness Month focused enforcement…
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Local candidates for county commissioner to meet community at Redmond forum
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond will host the second and final Redmond Community Election Forum today for local candidates on the May ballot. The…
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Remains recovered near Tampa Bay area bridge identified as second missing USF student, officials say
By Rebekah Riess, Isabel Rosales, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The human remains recovered near a Tampa Bay area bridge Sunday have been identified…
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Save the Date: Elevation Farmers Market, Pedal for the Planet, Home & Garden Show
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a farmers market, to the…
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Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old Middle East alliances
By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — From almost any other country, the answer would have been a firm no. But when the United Arab Emirates came under a…
Continue Reading5 things to know for May 1: DHS shutdown, war powers, press dinner shooting, redistricting fight, Camp Mystic
By Alexandra Banner, CNN King Charles III has wrapped up his whirlwind visit to the US, striking a careful balance between charm and diplomacy. Over…
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Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
By Issy Ronald, Jomana Karadsheh, Florence Davey-Attlee, Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — A man has been charged with attempted murder after two…
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