Fire traced to stove burner left on destroys SW Redmond manufactured home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire caused by a stove burner accidentally left on destroyed a manufactured home in southwest Redmond Friday morning, with…
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‘For a school our size, it’s pretty impressive’: Students at Sisters High build new television studio
The Sisters High School AV Club has been busy recently, building the school’s new television studio.…
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Crescent man arraigned on murder charge, accused of fatally shooting his younger brother several times
A 59-year-old Crescent man was arraigned Monday on a second-degree murder charge, accused of shooting his younger brother several times after finding…
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Jason Aldean will bring his ‘Highway Desperado’ tour to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater next September
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Award-winning entertainer Jason Aldean announced Monday that after 40+ sold out headlining shows in 2023, he’ll be…
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People are getting ready for the holidays, visiting two Central Oregon markets for gifts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that Thanksgiving is over, businesses are ready to show you the best Christmas gifts. There were two markets…
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Santa swaps sleigh for helicopter, arrives in high-flying style at Bend’s Old Mill, to kids’ and families’ delight
A special guest swooped into Bend from the North Pole Friday for a Central Oregon visit, but not on Santa’s usual red sleigh – instead, a more…
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‘It is the best deal in town’: Spin the wheel for a discount at HSCO’s Black Furday and Saturday adoption special
The Humane Society of Central Oregon was busy on Black Friday with families eager to find a new animal companion in time for the holidays.…
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Seventh annual Redmond Turkey Trot jump-starts Thanksgiving Day for many families
Hours before the big Thanksgiving meal, hundreds runners turned out Thursday for the seventh annual Redmond Turkey Trot at Sam Johnson…
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Oregon state parks offer ‘Green Friday’ option, waive day-use and parking fees
Oregon state parks are again offering a ‘Green Friday’ alternative to Black Friday shopping, waiving day-use and parking fees on the day after…
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Failure of lithium battery-powered skateboard sparks SW Bend apartment fire, prompts safety warnings
A fire sparked by the failure of a charging lithium battery-powered skateboard caused $35,000 damage to a southwest Bend apartment Thursday…
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State awards $12.2 million for four Deschutes Basin water conservation, flow restoration projects
The Deschutes River Conservancy announced Wednesday the allocation of $12.2 million in grant funding from the Oregon Water Resources Department for…
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A time to cherish: Undefeated Mountain View’s father-son duo bring special bond to state 5A title game
When Mountain View plays for a state title Friday, they’ll be led by a player and a coach who leaned on football to overcome…
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Bend Park & Rec crews remove racist graffiti from picnic tables at SE Bend park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several picnic tables at Stone Creek Park in southeast Bend were covered with racial slurs and other crude imagery recently.…
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‘It’s a win-win’: Bend Park & Rec District provides valuable tuition assistance to KIDS Inc. college workers
College students can receive tuition assistance, in addition to their hourly pay, while working for Bend Park and Recreation District’s Kids Inc.…
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‘Be a Santa for a Senior’ program, in its 20th year, will serve nearly 1,000 seniors this holiday season – with your help
This year, Home Instead® celebrates 20 years of bringing joy to the Bend community with Be a Santa to a Senior, a gift-giving program for older…
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Madras sees recent rash of car thefts; several victims left their vehicles running unattended to warm up
Madras has seen a recent string of car thefts, many tied to the cold weather and people warming up cars who leave them unattended, keys in the…
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Starting next May, Oregon law students don’t need to pass bar exam to practice, can pursue apprenticeship option
Starting next May, The Oregon State Bar will be moving away from required, traditional standardized testing, meaning law students won’t be required…
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It’s official: Not nearly enough snow, so Mt. Bachelor’s hoped-for Friday season opening has been postponed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Too-warm and dry conditions have led to what many skiers and snowboarders had expected — an indefinite postponement of Friday’s…
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Smoke alarm awakens NE Redmond residents to early-morning fire; cause traced to improperly vented pellet stove
A smoke alarm awakened northeast Redmond residents to a fire that heavily damaged their manufactured home early Wednesday and was spreading to a…
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Bend Park & Rec Board approves new Little Fawn Park in southeast part of town
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During Bend Park & Rec’s board meeting Tuesday evening, members awarded a contract to Mountain Sky Inc. for…
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