BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services, St. Charles Health System and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to host free, walk-in community support events Friday, Oct. 16, following a tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary. The drop-in gatherings are designed to provide immediate support, connection and crisis stabilization tools for students, families, staff and community
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend community held a vigil Thursday evening following the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. You can watch the vigil above.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local and state officials provided an update to the Bend community following Thursday’s shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
Continue Reading Central Oregon’s Senator Anthony Broadman (D – Bend) and Senator Mike McLane (R – Powell Butte) have the following statements in response to the shooting deaths and injuries at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend: “As a father and a neighbor, I grieve and pray for the families who face devastating loss today. Knowing that children and an educator
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Update: A 5-year-old, an 8-year-old, an 11-year-old and a 54-year-old teacher were killed in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School, officials said at a news conference Thursday night. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz said the victims’ families have been notified. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler said, “Today is an awful day for our community. Our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division troopers responded to the Gopher Valley area of Yamhill County on Monday, Oct. 12, to investigate the illegal killing of a 5×5 bull elk. The incident occurred in a rural area roughly two miles east of Sheridan, where officers located the dead elk with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was killed Tuesday evening in a head-on crash on Highway 26 near Government Camp in Wasco County. The driver of the other vehicle, a 20-year-old Portland resident, was arrested on charges including driving under the influence of intoxicants and second-degree manslaughter. According to Oregon State Police, the two-vehicle
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Deschutes County Elections Office, ballots have been mailed for the November 3rd General Election.Official drop boxes open on Friday, October 16th.You can find a list of those drop boxes here.If you do not receive your ballot by October 29th, you are encouraged to contact the County Elections Office
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Update: ODOT has reopened the road. ODOT: Central Ore.: U.S. 26 is back open between Mt. Hood and Warm Springs following an earlier crash near Frog Lake at mile post 62. Slow down and watch for crews on road shoulders who may still be cleaning up BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT has alerted KTVZ News that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon School Activities Association Delegate Assembly voted today to approve girls flag football as an officially sanctioned activity. The decision makes Oregon the 25th state in the nation to sanction girls flag football. The sport will begin its inaugural season as a sanctioned activity in Spring 2027 following two years
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Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 14, 2026 on KTVZ-TV 6:55 pm – Patti Adair’s closing statement. 6:54 pm – Janelle Bynum’s closing statement. 6:51 pm – Aaron Switzer asks how you would balance the needs of urban and suburban workers with the needs of rural workers? Bynum replies first, Adair
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 13, 2026 on KTVZ-TV LIVE BLOG:6:55 pm – Tina Kotek’s closing statement. 6:54 pm – Christine Drazan’s closing statement. 6:52 pm – Aaron Switzer asks about water concerns, what specifics changes would you make to Oregon’s water rights system to ensure it’s resilient? Drazan replies
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Ducks football fans will have a new way to support mental health awareness at home games this season. Central Oregon’s Wild Ride Brewing is bringing Kiefer Magic Peach Hazy IPA to the grab-and-go section of the Moshofsky Center for the team’s final three regular season home games of 2026. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Clear skies and chilly temperatures will bring widespread frost to Central Oregon tonight and again early Monday, with sunny skies expected for Monday. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 29 degrees. North winds of 5 to 9 mph will become calm after midnight, although gusts could
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned a La Pine High School employee has resigned after inadvertently bringing a gun to campus.According to a spokesperson for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, the employee reported the incident and resigned from their position.Here is the letter that was provided to parents: KTVZ News has reached
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunshine continues across Central Oregon this afternoon, with temperatures climbing to around 52 degrees. North winds will stay fairly light, around 5 to 10 mph. Clearer skies will give way to partly cloudy conditions tonight, with temperatures dropping to around 33 degrees. Areas of frost are expected to develop after 11
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Editor’s Note: This event was held on October 10, 2026 at Redmond’s Ridegview High School REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the League of Women Voters will be hosting a forum at Ridgeview High School with the candidates running for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.The forum, which will be held in the high school’s auditorium, features
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EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Sen. Jeff Merkley who is running for reelection for U.S. Senate.
Continue Reading Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on October 8, 2026 on KTVZ-TV LIVE BLOG:6:45 pm – Bernadette’s closing statement: She believes there are two entirely different visions of Bend – one of elite politicians that believe in protecting their own radical agenda who are leading us to millions in debt – and one
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