Construction underway on 178-unit multifamily community in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Developers have officially broken ground on Britta Ridge, a 178-unit, Class-A multifamily development located at 20300…
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Bend family moves into first home thanks to a local nonprofit
Bend Family Moves Into First Home With Help From Nonprofit Bend, Ore. — After years of struggle, Laura Elder and her daughters are celebrating a…
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Juniper Elementary marks 60 years with celebration and open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Juniper Elementary is celebrating a big milestone: its 60th anniversary. The school, which first opened in 1965, welcomed…
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Deschutes County offering grants to reduce wildfire risk
Deschutes County has earmarked $125,000 for fuel reduction grants aimed at helping local communities reduce wildfire risk. Residents can apply for…
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Shifting Seasons, The Newberry Project, exploring Enhanced Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy has been explored for several years as a source of clean energy. But the problem is, you have to be in a location that can provide…
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Reduced air quality and another heat wave for Central Oregonians
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Smoke from the 16,000 acre Emigrant Fire burning in Lane and Douglas County, just west of Crescent Lake, moved in late yesterday.…
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Save the Date: Free country dance lessons and a reggae music festival are happening this weekend in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the…
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Furry Friends: Watson the orange talkative tabby is excited to find his forever home!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Watson, an 8-year-old orange tabby cat who is quite the talker! Watson is very playful but also…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Unhealthy Air Quality tonight
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). The Emigrant Fire, located on the border between Douglas and Lane Counties is about 9000 acres. This fire is burning timber and…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Linda reels in a coho salmon from Alaska, and more
In this week’s Big Ol’ Fish, Linda happily shows off her massive coho salmon, which she caught in Juneau, Alaska. But that’s not all – tune in for…
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Out and About: A beautiful aurora stars in Central Oregon’s night sky
Another week of gorgeous photos for Out and About, featuring a beautiful green and purple aurora being mirrored by the water below it. Plus some…
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Geoff Hinds is leaving after 6 years as the Director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the…
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2 children are dead and 17 people injured in Minneapolis school mass shooting; shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
By NBC News What we know about the shooting What we know about the shooting Two children, ages 8 and 10, are dead after a shooter opened fire…
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Oregon doubles energy bill assistance funding to help families address the rising cost of living
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes…
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Bend’s Outback Water Facility Expansion could mean higher water bills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is preparing for a major expansion of its Outback Water Facility—an estimated $50 million project aimed at…
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Back to School: Bend La Pine Schools using technology as tool in curriculum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With technology quickly advancing, schools are having to adjust, adapt, and evolve to the digital world by implementing…
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Mostly sunny skies and above normal temperatures into the holiday weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Skies have cleared from stormy weather and we should see sunshine and drier conditions take over. Haze will linger; plan for…
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Oregon Health Authority issues recreational use advisory at Ochoco Lake due to potent toxins
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake in Crook County due…
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ESCAPE THE CROWDS: Oregon Department of Forestry recommends less-traveled state campgrounds for Labor Day Weekend
OREGON (KTVZ) — Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and many are packing their bags for a weekend of camping. The Oregon Department of…
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