14-year old snowmobile rider recovering from crash into tree near Elk Lake
A Lake Oswego teen who crashed a snowmobile into a tree near Elk Lake on Saturday is in stable condition and recovering, the Deschutes County…
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Bend Police report more arrests but fewer calls in 2024, credit options such as Community Crisis Response Team
Calls for service by Bend Police officers dropped in 2024 and crime numbers remained flat, Police Chief Mike Krantz says in the agency’s…
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Margaret Hoffman of Bend, Chuck Sams of Pendleton joining NW Power and Conservation Council
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Northwest Power and Conservation Council will welcome two new Oregon members at its March 11-12 meeting: Margaret…
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Back and forth: ODOT crews spent nearly half a million dollars on Bend right-of-way homeless camp cleanups last year
It seems to be a back-and-forth game for ODOT crews and the homeless, one that costs $440,000 a year.…
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Wildfire fuels reduction project set to get underway in Deschutes River Woods
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Work begins next week to reduce wildfire risk by removing flammable vegetation on ODOT and railroad…
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Crane hits Pacific Power line, causes SE Bend blackout after Central Electric Co-Op ends outage that affected 8,000
About 1,300 Pacific Power customers in SE Bend lost power for a time Friday morning, shortly after Central Electric Cooperative finished restoring…
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As tariffs take effect, how will Central Oregon businesses, customers see the impacts?
The recent tariffs enacted by President Trump are causing price increases on certain imported liquors, including tequila and Canadian whiskeys.…
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Staffing cuts to NRCS and NOAA could affect Central Oregon avalanche and water supply forecasts
Federal staffing cuts to the Natural Resources Conservation Service could have an impact on the accuracy of data used by the Central Oregon Avalanche…
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Pacific Power awards $925K in electric mobility grants, several to Central Oregon organizations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power has awarded $925,000 to 11 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and…
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Bend City Council approves Ponderosa development’s master plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Among topics discussed at the Bend City Council meeting was the Ponderosa Master Plan, an initiative within the southwest Urban…
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Council on Aging of Central Oregon receives grants to bolster senior nutrition programs, meet growing need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is starting the year strong with $56,000 in new grant funding to bolster its senior…
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‘A real fun time’: Bend retirement community brings generations together through ‘Sage and Sprout’ program
A new program at Aspen Ridge Retirement Community in Bend is highlighting the power of intergenerational…
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Bird on the mend: Think Wild caring for rare American goshawk injured in Sunriver-area chicken coop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Wednesday it recently rescued and is caring for a…
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Bend car-theft suspect chased, runs from police; late-night alert sent to hundreds downtown
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An SUV left unlocked with the keys in it was stolen in southern Bend on Tuesday, police said. It was…
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OSU-Cascades hosting webinar to provide updates, gather feedback for future innovation district
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University will host a market-sounding webinar event to provide updates and gather feedback in preparation for…
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Bethlehem Inn announces upcoming retirement of longtime Executive Director Gwenn Wysling
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bethlehem Inn announced Wednesday the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Gwenn Wysling, effective June 30, after 15…
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Life and Career Readiness Night prepares high schoolers for next step
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — One very motivated student at Caldera High School has created an event for students to figure out life after high school. It’s…
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‘Say No to Kings in America’ protest in Bend draws crowd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Peace Corner in downtown Bend was filled with protesters Tuesday afternoon. While they brought signs for a variety of issues,…
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Portland’s Amaterra Winery expanding to new location in downtown Bend
Portland’s Amaterra Winery announced Tuesday that it will be opening a second location late this spring on Bond Street in downtown Bend, in the…
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Partners in Care introduces end-of-life doula program in partnership with Peaceful Presence Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care, the leading and most trusted provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care services in Central Oregon,…
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