Allergy season hitting High Desert sufferers especially hard this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a rough spring for Central Oregon allergy sufferers, and Dr. Ripdeep Mangat of Allergy and Asthma Care Center tells us he’s…
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For a second time, Governor Kotek is seeking applicants to become the next Jefferson County district attorney
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Three months after her first announcement, Governor Tina Kotek said Tuesday she is accepting additional applications for the…
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Think Wild treating second critically ill bald eagle, battling severe lead poisoning
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend wildlife hospital Think Wild said Tuesday it is now caring for two bald eagle patients, both in…
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Bend resident’s bid to scare off rock chucks with a smoke bomb under the house sparked a fire instead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend homeowner’s attempt to use a smoke bomb to drive rock chucks out from under his house didn’t go too well Wednesday…
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Redmond fugitive charged in 2016 child abuse case caught, arrested in Oklahoma
A Redmond fugitive recently charged with attempted rape and sexual abuse of a young girl nearly a decade ago has been arrested in Oklahoma,…
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The May 20 Special Election is coming up: Deschutes County details the voter deadlines and ballot timelines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Elections officials are sharing important information for voters ahead of the Tuesday, May 20, Special District…
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Heart of Oregon Corps marks Global Youth Service Day with projects in Redmond’s Dry Canyon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday was the 37th Global Youth Service Day, and when it comes to hard-working young people in Central Oregon, no one does…
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‘They’ve really upgraded this’: You can get yourself some gear at the first annual Bend Bike Fest
Volunteers were busy Friday at The Pavilion, preparing for the first-ever Bend Bike Fest, happening this…
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Bend hotel takes on trade tussle with ‘tariff-free’ discount for Canadian travelers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Bend’s Campfire Hotel said Friday it’s offering a “tariff-free” enticement: a 20% discount…
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Shifting Seasons: Wildfire activity and our warming world
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year was a record year for wildfires in Oregon, as 1.93 million acres were burned, surpassing the old record of 1.2 million…
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Pacific Power plans a second 15-minute power outage late Thursday to 6,530 customers in NE Bend
(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for…
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It’s time to speak your MIND: USC’s ice bucket challenge makes waves in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’ve opened social media recently, you’ve likely seen it — hundreds, even thousands of people dumping ice water over…
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May Special Election: All you need to know as ballots arrive next week
Ballots for the May 20 Special Election soon will be going out to Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes County voters, including a variety of races and…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office out with warning about several ongoing scams to avoid, report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issued a new warning to the community Thursday to beware of several ongoing scams that…
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Key precision: St. Charles spinal surgeons are first in Oregon to use state-of-the-art 3D navigation system
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a piece of hardware – like a screw – needs to be inserted into a patient’s spine, it’s…
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‘Leash your pooches!’: Dog attacks on the rise in Central Oregon; father of young bite victim seeks tougher leash laws
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services and Bend father) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – According to Deschutes County Health…
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City of Redmond seeks to reduce water usage with summer goal; mayor urges community participation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has set a goal to reduce water usage by 10% this summer, with the community’s help. According to the…
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450-acre prescribed burn puts up tall smoke west of Bend; part of trail and road to be closed for several days
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters conducted up to 450 acres of prescribed burning Thursday about three miles west of Bend, near Forest…
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84-acre prescribed burn conducted south of Sisters
Sisters Ranger District firefighters on Thursday conducted 84 acres of prescribed burning three miles south of Sisters along Forest Service Road 16,…
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Stepping up: Jen Temple chosen as new principal of Redmond’s Hugh Hartman Elementary School
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District announced Thursday that Jen Temple has been selected as the next principal of Hugh Hartman…
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