Central Oregon Health Council releases diabetes ‘community snapshot’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Diabetes is one of the most common health challenges in Central Oregon. To coincide with Diabetes Awareness Month, the Central…
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IMAGES: Native American Heritage Month marked with vibrant celebration at Warm Springs K-8
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Warm Springs K-8 Academy celebrated Native American Heritage Month with a vibrant powwow showcase last week, bringing…
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Washington man arrested in Redmond, accused of traveling for sex with ’14-year-old girl’ who was actually undercover officer
A Washington state man was arrested Monday in Redmond and arraigned Tuesday on charges he traveled to Central Oregon to engage in sex with a…
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Cascade Natural Gas crews stop leak, repair line broken by contractor that closed Highway 126 for several hours
A contractor working on an ADA curb ramp project in Redmond hit a natural gas line Monday afternoon, causing a leak that shut Highway 126 and other…
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Oregon Health Authority shares 4 steps to ensure a happy and healthy holiday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– They recommend washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after preparing food—especially…
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Show me the way: Western town of Sisters asks community for input on new directional, other sign designs
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters is inviting the community to help select a design for signs to better help new visitors find their way…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
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Grace & Goods: Bethlehem Inn is opening a thrift boutique in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An exciting addition is coming to the Central Oregon community. Bethlehem Inn, a nonprofit homeless shelter, is opening…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to consider giving the valuable gift of mentorship this holiday season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, encourages the community…
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Redmond man arrested; charged with unlawful use of a weapon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old man, Alvaro Perez-Cazarez, was arrested Saturday morning following a domestic dispute at the Ochoco Trailer…
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One Class at a Time: How COCC’s fire science program shapes future firefighters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon Community College program that helps train the next generation of firefighters just received a boost through…
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Support children across Central Oregon this Giving Tuesday at KIDS Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their…
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Pet Pals: Wafer is a handsome pup, with eyes that mesmerize
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wafer is one of a litter of 12 smart and social puppies the Humane Society of Central Oregon received last week. They are a big…
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Senator Wyden tours Redmond Airport terminal project, meets with local officials and residents about economy’s challenges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., took a tour Friday of the $180 million Redmond Airport terminal expansion project, calling it a…
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Upcycling for a cause: ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction to support local affordable housing Â
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is thrilled to announce the opening of our ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction —…
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Sky View Middle School teacher Loren Renfroe named Bend-La Pine Schools Educator of the Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Schools Excellence in Education awards culminated Friday afternoon with the presentation…
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Breeze Airways calls off planned Redmond-to-Burbank nonstop flights; Alaska Airlines steps in to fill the gap
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An airline that announced three new destinations from Redmond Airport this summer already has dropped one planned route,…
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Mt. Bachelor delays next week’s planned season opening due to too little snow; new date not yet set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A week before it was planning and hoping to open, Mt. Bachelor announced Friday that a lack of adequate early snowfall will…
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FREE FISHING: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announces two upcoming opportunities to fish for free statewide
OREGON (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do following Thanksgiving? The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced free fishing…
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Oregon’s new school ‘report cards’ show more ninth-graders on track to graduate; attendance still trails pre-pandemic levels
(Update: adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education released the At-A-Glance School and District…
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