OnPoint grant funds BendNEXT program for emerging Central Oregon leaders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships…
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Bend’s 15th Street and Ferguson Road intersection to close for construction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The…
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Watch Duty enhances emergency response with new flood alert features
(Update: adding comments from Watch Duty) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer in Central Oregon is a time many people spend outdoors, but as wildfire season…
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There’s Good News: Warm Springs students celebrate last day of school with annual powwow
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students, families and staff at Warm Springs K-8 Academy marked the last day of school with a celebration centered on…
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Electric mobility grants to boost Central Oregon transportation access
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Central Oregon organizations are among more than a dozen across the state receiving e-mobility grants aimed at…
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Grace and Hammer expands in Redmond with live music, menu updates under new ownership
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grace and Hammer restaurant in Redmond is expanding its offerings in its fourth month under new ownership. The establishment,…
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Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
Editor’s Note: Rainn Wilson is also a Central Oregon resident and was evacuated during the 2025 Flat Fire. By:Ashley Murray-June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON…
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Crook county residents gain free, year-round mattress recycling drop-off site
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, residents of Prineville and Crook County gained a new, permanent, no-cost option to recycle unwanted mattresses and…
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Over 74,000 ponderosa pine seedlings planted in Ochoco National Forest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Ochoco National Forest have completed a pioneering reforestation project in the…
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Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032
By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Congress must act to shore up Social Security during the next six years to avoid an automatic drop-off in benefits…
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Sisters Rodeo kicks off 86th year of “Biggest Little Show in the World”
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life.…
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US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — Annual inflation rose to a three-year-high of 4.2% in May,…
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President Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too late
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — Right now, the Trump Administration is urging a federal judge to reject a bid to stop an upcoming UFC fight at the White…
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Cascades East Transit and Bend schools partner for free student bus passes this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These…
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Bend-La Pine School District launches free summer meal program for kids ages 1 to 18
(Update: Summer lunch program offers La Pine students the option to take their lunch to-go) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the school year ends,…
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Deschutes County nonprofits receive $135K in Cow Creek foundation grants
(KTVZ) — Some Central Oregon nonprofits are getting a funding boost from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, which awarded $606,815 today to 87…
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‘Live Well, Age Well’ expo connects Bend seniors with resources, health services and activities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Live Well, Age Well” senior resource fair was held today at The Pavilion in Bend. The event offered free information and…
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Run, play, rescue: Heroes on the Run returns with 7th annual Bend event benefiting Street Dog Hero
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run event, presented by Subaru of Bend, will take place on Sunday, June 14, in Bend’s Old Mill…
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First Responders Rush to Rollover Accident in Bend; No injuries reported
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police along with Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a rollover crash on NE 3rd Street and NE Marshall Avenue around noon…
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There’s Good News: Bend Firefighters Rescue Dog from Rocky Cliff in Must-See Video
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue posted a video on their social media platforms that is gaining a lot of attention. In the video, two…
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