Truck Driver Involved in Deadly Crash to be Deported to India, Avoid Trial
(Update: adding comment from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden) TACOMA, Was. (KTVZ) — The truck driver involved in a deadly crash near Brothers that killed a…
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America 250: The Declaration of Independence – Recited by Lee Anderson
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, KTVZ’s Lee Anderson recited the Declaration of Independence, paying…
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Proposed McDonald’s Could Replace Former Shari’s Restaurant in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to online documents submitted to the City of Bend, there is interest to replace the former Shari’s Restaurant – along…
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OHA Downgrades Health Advisory for Lake Billy Chinook Recreational Use, Risk for Pets Remains
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has downgraded the recreational use health advisory for Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County,…
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This Just In: No Carnival Rides at Jefferson County Fair
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fair Board announced on Monday, this year’s fair will not feature carnival rides. The fair’s carnival…
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Grand Jury Indicts Prineville Resident, Mark McKinnon, with Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse
Content Warning: This article contains descriptions and discussions that may not be appropriate for all ages. Discretion is advised. PRINEVILLE, Ore.…
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Missing Child Alert: Armani Andrews Missing and Believed to be in Danger
PORTLAND (KTVZ) — A 2-year-old child, Armani Andrews, went missing from Portland on June 17 and the Oregon Department of Human Services believes the…
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Prineville DoorDash Driver Arrested, Accused of Shooting at Customer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler James Blaylock, a 33-year-old Prineville resident and DoorDash driver, was arrested Friday, June 26, after allegedly…
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Deschutes County Deputy Under Investigation Releases Statement to KTVZ News, Comments on Ring Video Recording
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office employees are on administrative leave as an independent party investigates a formal…
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FIFA World Cup: How to Watch USA Vs. Turkey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, Team USA will participate in their third match on Thursday in Los Angeles.…
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Update: Multiple Pieces of Heavy Equipment Catch Fire at Deschutes Co. Landfill
UPDATE: KTVZ News received this press release from Bend Fire and Rescue BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Bend Fire & Rescue…
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22 filled, 23 vacant leadership roles cut at St. Charles Health System
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System is implementing a leadership restructure that will eliminate 22 filled positions and 23 vacant…
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DCSO: Sign-Up For Emergency Alerts to Stay Prepared for Wildfire Season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a brushfire that threatened homes and prompted evacuation notices in Alfalfa last week, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Redmond Celebrates America’s 250th with Community Block Party
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will host the Redmond 250 Community Block Party on July 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Centennial Park.…
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Sen. Ron Wyden to hold six town halls in Eastern Oregon from July 6-8
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold six open-to-all town halls across six Eastern Oregon counties from July 6 to July 8. The events…
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Prideville Festival celebrates community and inclusion in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 6th Annual Prideville Festival will bring together community members, visitors, businesses and organizations from…
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Highway 126 crash near Redmond results in fatality and serious injury
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-vehicle crash on Highway 126 in Deschutes County, Ore., on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:05 p.m., resulted in one…
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Oregon Humane Rescues 80 Cats from Home Amid Neglect Allegations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighty cats were seized from a Central Point residence due to suspected neglect and unsanitary living conditions, with…
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Oregon on alert after discovery of invasive mussel species in Prineville Reservoir
A single dead adult quagga mussel was discovered on the shoreline of Prineville Reservoir on June 6 during a routine aquatic invasive species survey.…
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Bend Police: Two Teenagers Arrested, Accused of Assault and Unlawful use of a Weapon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two 14-year olds were arrested on Sunday. According to Bend Police, the teenagers are facing charges including second-degree…
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