Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: A local caregiver shares her story
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and each week, we’re sharing local stories of those living with memory loss, and…
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Redmond Fire responding to illegal outdoor burns that could prove costly to property owners
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite the closure of burning season and a recent illegal burn that sparked a wildfire that threatened homes, Redmond Fire…
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Man pulled from Deschutes River in Bend has passed away, family confirms
The man pulled unconscious from the Deschutes River near Pioneer Park has unfortunately passed away, his family confirmed. They identified him as…
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Just in time for Father’s Day, Right at Home Central Oregon, a father-son duo who turned their passion for senior care into a business
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — With Father’s Day this Sunday, we have a heartwarming story from Bend that celebrates family—both at home and at work. …
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Gas tax and audits: Democrat lawmakers propose transportation package to help fix crumbling roads, infrastructure
With only two weeks remaining in this year’s session, Democrats have proposed the state’s new transportation package, and it comes with major tax…
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Deschutes National Forest OKs plans for 25,000-acre Green Ridge Landscape Restoration Project north of Sisters
Thinning, mowing and burning could begin next spring, last to 2040 – or longer SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Monday…
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Kit Galloway named new principal of Bend’s Elk Meadow Elementary School
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Meadow Elementary School in Bend will have a new principal next school year. Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook…
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‘Never Going Back’: Bend Pride celebrations begin this weekend
(Update: Adding comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Drake Park will be filled with rainbows, booths, and pride for Bend’s annual Pride…
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‘Know before you go’: Oregon Marine Board, Bend watercraft dealer offer paddleboard safety advice, warning as summer arrives
The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people who recreate on stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) atop moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a…
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Bend man arrested following gas station burglary, throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies
A Bend man has been arrested following an early Friday gas station burglary, followed by an attempted attack on law enforcement officers, police…
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State Senator Broadman proposes legalizing small Kei trucks in Oregon; national group disputes safety concerns
Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) introduced legislation Wednesday to legalize the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon, calling them an…
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Oregon Department of Forestry fire danger levels on the rise across the state; Central Oregon at ‘moderate’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Over the last week, several Oregon Department of Forestry fire protection districts have announced the start of fire season…
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Bend singers, in France for D-Day ceremonies, perform ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ on the beach at Normandy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We told you recently that six vocalists from Bend were traveling to France to take part in several events commemorating D-Day…
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Euston Fire NW of Redmond now 90% contained; Level 1 ‘Be Ready’ evacuation alert lifted
Firefighters reached 90% containment by late Thursday of the Euston Fire northwest of Redmond, sparked by an illegal outdoor burn – and on Friday,…
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NW Bend apartment fire brings evacuations; cause traced to charging lithium e-bike battery
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A northwest Bend apartment complex was evacuated Thursday night due to a small but smoky fire that was quickly put out and…
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Save the Date: Saturday’s full of events
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at…
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‘A huge blessing’: Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services is changing the lives of Central Oregonians
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth — through our 21…
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Park Picks: Enjoy the sun and stars at Prineville Reservoir
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Reservoir is a popular spot for daytime water recreation, but after sunset, the night sky steals the show. In…
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Over 60 Grocery Outlet locations across Oregon sued for alleged deceptive pricing
Grocery Outlet, which calls itself the ‘Bargain Market’, is alleged to be without true bargains, according to three Oregon consumers who filed a…
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City of Bend gets ‘first win’ in lawsuit seeking to preserve $43 million in federal funds for airport, Reed Market overpass
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A court order in a lawsuit joined by the city of Bend keeps in place tens of millions of dollars for key projects, Bend Mayor…
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