Kentucky Man Dies at Oregon Park After Falling from Top of Waterfall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 20-year-old Kentucky man died Monday evening after falling approximately 177 feet from South Falls at Silver Falls State Park…
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Gabriel Dean Christensen sentenced to 120 months in prison following arrest in July
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, a 41-year-old repeat convicted felon, was sentenced Tuesday to 120 months in prison and three years of…
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Wyden secures legislation to prevent taxes on wildfire settlement payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, passed legislation Friday to provide immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their homes…
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Here’s why you received a Wireless Emergency Alert in Deschutes County on Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issued a Wireless Emergency Alert on Friday due to the Hidden Forest Fire.At this time,…
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FIRE ALERT: Hidden Forest Fire Burning in Southern Deschutes County, Evacuation Orders Implemented
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News to Host Oregon’s 5th Congressional District Debate on October 14
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News will host a LIVE debate featuring the Democrat and Republican candidates for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District on…
Continue Reading Police arrest man in connection with deadly March burglary on NW Braid Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police detectives arrested a second suspect Tuesday in connection with a March burglary and death investigation on NW Braid…
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BREAKING NEWS: Pilot identified in deadly plane crash, Aircraft brought down intentionally according to investigators
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man died yesterday evening after intentionally crashing his plane in a remote area west of the city. Detectives with the…
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Bentley’s Coffee Shop Under Construction in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new coffee shop will be opening soon in Redmond.Bentley’s Coffee is building their sixth location at the corner of NW 6th…
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New Information: One Person Dead Following Plane Crash in Deschutes County
UPDATE: The NTSB has provided KTVZ News with a statement concerning Tuesday’s plane crash in Deschutes County. Below is their press release:NTSB is…
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More than 700 structures lost as 65,000 evacuate in Washington state wildfires
By Linda Takahashi, Shayna Jacobs, Nollaig O’Connor and Dennis Romero Wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, region continued…
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Three dead and seven injured in Twin Falls restaurant shooting
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Three people are dead and seven others were injured following a shooting at a Twin Falls restaurant this past Saturday.…
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Update: Oregon State Marine Board Provides Update Concerning Lake Billy Chinook Recreational Guidelines
UPDATE: The Oregon State Marine Board has updated their guidance concerning Lake Billy Chinook, below is their updated press release. CORRECTION:…
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Levy and Breese-Iverson demand equal federal support for Oregon towns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved emergency funding for the Akawa Butte Fire while denying assistance for two…
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Relocation plans underway for wildfire victims near Crook County Fairgrounds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Fairgrounds began coordinating the relocation of wildfire evacuees and their livestock Wednesday to…
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Central Oregon wildfires draw national and international attention
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the severity and international response, Central Oregon’s wildfires have gained worldwide attention. On Tuesday, KTVZ’s…
Continue Reading Here’s how you can help those impacted by the Bench Fire in Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs community is currently dealing with the impacts of the Bench Fire, which has destroyed multiple homes…
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Health advisory upgraded for Prineville Reservoir following toxic algae findings
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Prineville Reservoir after…
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Emergency crews take control of Burns District corrals to protect animals
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency officials are requesting the public avoid the Burns District corrals in Burns, Ore., to ensure firefighting crews can…
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Redmond receives $1.25 million federal grant for wastewater expansion
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, today announced that the city of Redmond…
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