New bishop about to be named for Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker is about to announce a new bishop who will succeed the current bishop, the Most Reverend…
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Shuttle Shock: Redmond City Council approves rate increase for ride-share services
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ} — “I don’t like raising rates.” That’s Enviro Shuttle owner, Bill Calidonna, responding to the Redmond City…
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City of Bend chooses Veo as the vendor for its new, permanent bike-share program, rolling out this week
The City of Bend announced Tuesday it’s partnering with Veo, an independent shared mobility company, to bring shared e-bikes to the community. Veo…
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Local ODFW office calls for public’s help tracking down porcupines as part of new 2-year project
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon Fish and Wildlife’s Ochoco Office in Prineville is asking the public to report…
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Heat can kill: As temperatures soar, Humane Society of Central Oregon has tips to keep your pets safe, comfortable
With temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond, The Humane Society of Central Oregon would like to offer tips to keep your pet safe in the high…
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Bend Police, Deschutes DA’s Office seek applicants for grants to help fight organized retail theft
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department, in partnership with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, said…
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Long-time Bend Mexican restaurant Longboard Louie’s set to close later this month as owner retires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A favorite Bend restaurant serving up healthy Mexican food with a Mayan-Hawaiian twist for some 25 years is closing its doors.…
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Central Oregon Symphony Association announces Dr. Travis Allen as new executive director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Monday the Central Oregon Symphony Association announced that Dr. Travis Allen would be stepping up as the program’s new…
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Fire Alert: Crews stop spread of house fire west of Sunriver; all evacuation levels throughout the area dropped
A fully involved house fire quickly began spreading to other properties and the nearby Deschutes National Forest Monday evening, prompting a task…
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Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum
(Update: adding fourth applicant for position) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of…
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Prineville murder and attempted murder suspect arraigned on indictment, pleads not guilty
(Update: Adding video, not guilty pleas) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry, who was arraigned last week on murder,…
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Plea hearing delayed a month for Redmond woman charged with murdering her mother
Jessica Andersch, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother a month ago, appeared Monday afternoon in Deschutes County Circuit…
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Crook County fire grows to 450 acres, new 3-acre fire stopped near Mt. Bachelor ahead of Red Flag Warning, more lightning
One of several new fires quickly grew to about 450 acres in eastern Crook County on Monday, while another east of Mount Bachelor burned about three…
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BLM mobilizes Fire Prevention and Education Team to combat human-caused fire threats in La Pine Basin
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address…
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OSU-Cascades puts Graduate & Research Center up for sale for $8.2 million, will consolidate Bend campus operations
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planners at Oregon State University-Cascades said Monday they are seeking to sell the Graduate &…
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Pacific Power explains safety system behind recent power outages across Bend
Some Bend residents are starting to share their growing concerns and questions for Pacific Power after experiencing repeated power outages in recent…
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Central Oregon animal shelters see increase in lost pets during July 4th holiday
Animals shelters throughout Central Oregon tend to see at least ten times the normal amount of intakes during the Fourth of July holiday.
Nationally,…
Recreational use advisory lifted for Lake Billy Chinook as toxin level drops; dog owners urged to keep them away
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy…
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Problem Solvers: Prineville car salesman accused of scamming 13 customers facing 35 ID theft, forgery, other charges
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The owner of a Prineville car dealership, the focus of recent KTVZ Problem Solvers reports for allegedly scamming clients…
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A colorful, sparkling gift ‘for the city of Bend’: Sureshot Fireworks prepares fifth annual Pilot Butte display
The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sure Shot Fireworks and fire officials are preparing for the big…
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