Mt. Bachelor tops 400 inches of snowfall so far this season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring is here, but heavy snow is still piling up in the mountains. Over the past week, winter storms have dropped more than…
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Watch: Wanted Bend man arrested in stolen SUV after police spike strips end wild high-speed drive through town
A Bend man wanted on a felony warrant stole an SUV whose owner left it warming up at the Riverhouse Lodge hotel, then took it on a wild drive through…
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Divided residents pack Deschutes County Commission meeting, sound off on disbanding of DEIA committee
A packed crowd Wednesday passionately voiced both sides of a contentious debate over Deschutes County commissioners’ recent elimination of a…
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Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program earns outstanding rating in national inspection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)— The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program has become the first in the nation to receive an “outstanding” rating under new federal…
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Tree well, safety top of mind in snow sports community following tragedy at Mt. Bachelor
Following Monday’s tree well tragedy at Mt. Bachelor, winter safety is at the top of experienced skiers’ minds, like Dan McGarigle, the owner of…
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High Desert Museum asks supporters to call or write lawmakers, urge them to save cut agency that’s provided key aid
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The High Desert Museum reached out to its supporters Tuesday, asking them to call or write their members of Congress and ask…
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Traffic enforcement blitz brings question Bend PD aims to answer: Where does that ticket revenue go?
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week’s three-day Deschutes County-wide traffic safety enforcement blitz and the hundreds of tickets that resulted have…
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No March Madness at the gas pumps: Oregon’s average price dips a penny a gallon, while Bend’s rises 3.4 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been another quiet week for gas prices as most states, including Oregon, are seeing minimal changes at the pumps, even…
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$1.7 million in first-time federal funding cut from local nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates
(Update: Adding video, comments from executive director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon says they’re…
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KTVZ News partners with Backyard Media to deliver morning news and weather forecasts to radio listeners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News and Backyard Media have entered into a partnership that will bring local news and weather updates to radio listeners…
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Grieving family of Bend skier killed in Mt. Bailey avalanche shares a statement on their ‘unimaginable loss’
A Bend man was killed in an avalanche Thursday while skiing with a group at Mt. Bailey in southern Oregon, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office…
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Cascade Relays to host the Hydro Flask St. Paddys Day Dash to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Relays is bringing their own spring on St. Patrick’s Day to Central Oregon. Cascade Relays is putting on the Hydro Flask…
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Students become gardeners at Bear Creek Elementary, thanks to project funded by credit union grant
Thanks to a $2,000 community builder award from OnPoint Community Credit Union, Bear Creek Elementary has started an environmental learning project.…
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Play on: Bend Fire Pipes & Drums all set for annual St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without bagpipes. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Bend Fire Pipes and Drums’ Bar…
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DCSO, Republic Services sets free document shred event; old medications, worn flags also accepted for disposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will be providing a free document-shred event…
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‘Your student is welcome’: Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent speaks out amid federal DEI orders, state AG’s guidance
(Update: Adding video, comments from Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine school Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook tells the…
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More than 380 traffic stops result in over 170 tickets during 3-day enforcement detail across Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Deschutes County’s law enforcement agencies made more than 380 traffic stops and issued over 170 tickets during this week’s…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses housing developments to gas-powered leaf blowers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Viewers submitted questions ranging from the affordability of new housing developments to the possibility of a gas-powered leaf…
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Bend Park and Rec to open summer program registration next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for summer recreation programs and summer/fall sports leagues on…
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BurnBots at work: Bend Fire using robots to clear wildfire fuels in Deschutes River Woods
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are robots in the woods just outside of Bend, and you might have even seen them while you’re driving down Highway 97.…
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