Bend City Council makes key decision on future of planned iconic bike-pedestrian bridge
(Update: Full Story with quotes from Bend City Engineering Director, Ryan Oster and added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Bend City Council…
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Show Us Your Garden: Today, we feature a pergola, paradise and a Gnome
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What a trio of gardens this week! Deanna sent in a lovely picture of her paradise complete with mountain views and birds…
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From prison time to game time: Side Door Foundation inspires inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institute
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution gathered this week to watch a basketball game between prisoners,…
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Junior Forecaster: Drew loves to solve equations and figure out the weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ’s latest Junior Forecaster, Drew, is in sixth grade at Pacific Crest Middle School and enjoys math and the weather. His…
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First responders receive donation from AT&T in Sisters for efforts during the Flat Fire
First responders for the recent, devastating Flat Fire received a large donation Wednesday morning in Sisters. A total of $25,000 was donated by…
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Police standoff at SW Redmond home ends with man’s peaceful surrender
Numerous police, including a SWAT team and armored vehicles, converged on a southwest Redmond home and street during a standoff late Wednesday…
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Oregon DMV making changes: Bend’s DMV office will be open Thursdays for appointments only
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon DMV said Wednesday it will be making several changes at their field offices next month, saying the moves will “offer…
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Flashback Cruz donation advances key projects at the Central Oregon Veterans Village
A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon…
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The warmth continues, wildfire concerns in breezy and warmer weather, Red Flag Warning in Jefferson County Thursday
(KTVZ, Bend Ore.) The mercury in the thermometer will be in the upper 80s today and the low 80s Thursday. As we head into the first…
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Six people displaced, several pets perish in two-alarm fire at southwest Redmond apartments
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several pets perished and six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire at a southwest Redmond apartment complex early…
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FAA awards Bend Municipal Airport $3.93 million to rebuild taxiways, complete lighting work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investing…
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Here’s the NFL and College Football games airing on the networks of KTVZ this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon viewers can gear up for a football-filled weekend with a slate of NFL and college games airing across KTVZ/NBC…
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LIGHTS OUT: Oregon Bird Alliance asks you to go dark to help out migrating birds
OREGON (KTVZ) — Tonight, Wednesday, September 24th, the Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking you to go dark as nearly five million migrating birds are…
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HEADS UP: Prices set to increase on season passes at Mt. Bachelor next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September…
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Back to School Sweepstakes: Central Oregon kids head to the classroom with big smiles
School is back in session in Central Oregon! Check out this week’s Back to School Sweepstakes. Share your best pictures from the first days of…
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Warm, above normal temperatures today as the dry pattern continues
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -The warm and dry, summer-like weather continues. Today will be the warmest day of the week with high temperatures expected to reach…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, September 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, September 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Michaels is reviving Joann — but not in the way you think
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A few months after the collapse of Joann, a former foe is reviving the crafting and fabric store’s…
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Central Oregon faces skilled trade shortage as industry leaders call for actionÂ
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon is bracing for a critical shortage of skilled trade workers—a challenge that experts warn could affect…
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Pet Pics: Even dogs can’t escape the 1st and the 15th
This week had no shortage of adorable pets from across Central Oregon. Check out this little lady focusing with her glasses on ready to tackle her…
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