Possible Wolf Sighting in Bend following Confirmed Wolf Sighting in Sunriver
UPDATE: KTVZ News has learned from ODFW that the animal in the pictures provided to KTVZ is most likely a wolf. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes…
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Oregon lawmakers look to regulate AI chatbots
By Robin Linares, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers who ”missed the boat” on regulating social media now have a chance to…
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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move up transportation tax referendum to May
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from…
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Big Bend brew news: Cascade Lakes Brewing owners acquire Crux Fermentation as part of new 5-brewery collective
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The family that owns Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. has purchased the Crux Fermentation Project, part of a newly announced coalition…
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Oregon Lottery sees $1.3M+ revenue from Super Bowl bets
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregonians wagered $8.4 million on this year’s Super Bowl, making it the state’s largest single sports betting event of the year.…
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Inflation slowed in January, but some prices are still biting
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed…
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Uphill climb; Commissioner, campaign foes weigh in on candidate’s Bachelor buyout proposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, has proposed that the county purchase Mount Bachelor to ensure the…
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Bend’s Street Dog Hero welcomes 30+ Chihuahua mixes rescued from Central California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero has welcomed 31 Chihuahua mixes rescued from a cramped hoarding home in Central California. “The dogs were found…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union donation to Juniper House funds a year of operations for new sober living home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union said Thursday it has donated $75,000 to New Each Morning, funding one full year of operating expenses…
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BREAKING NEWS: Crooked River Ranch man who admitted to Redmond cafe holdup killed in crash during freeway chase
WEST LINN, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crooked River Ranch man who pleaded guilty to the Halloween night masked holdup of a downtown Redmond cafe failed to…
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‘It’s tragic’: Locals weigh in on unusually warm winter ahead of major ski holiday, President’s Day Weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The…
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There’s Good News: Judge Crutchley offers free wedding ceremonies at Deschutes Courthouse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Judge Raymond Crutchley will perform free wedding ceremonies and vow renewals on Friday the 13th at the Deschutes County…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office has a free e-filing kiosk to get your refund and kicker much quicker
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend -…
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Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki in Bend closes after 26 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The…
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‘Risky gamble’: Deschutes Commissioner Phil Chang not a fan of candidate’s proposal that the county buy Mt. Bachelor
A Deschutes County commission candidate’s suggestion that the county buy or partner to arrange a local purchase of the Mt. Bachelor ski resort is a…
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‘Essential workforce’: Ochoco National Forest is hiring seasonal workers for upcoming recreation season
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it is hiring seasonal employees for the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports results of ‘Click It or Ticket’ seat belt, car seat enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported the results Thursday of its recent participation in the national Click It or…
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Downtown Bend drivers get relief: Olney Avenue fully reopens, more than a year after project began
More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected…
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Crook County Library considers meeting room restrictions amid security issues, alcohol use, misuse concerns
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County’s public library may soon restrict use of its meeting rooms to normal operating hours after staff raised…
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Department of Homeland Security on track to shut down with lawmakers leaving Washington and an unresolved ICE fight
By Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A bitterly divided Washington is headed for its third government funding lapse of President Donald…
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