Prineville Police: Don’t call 911 for officers to respond to a spider in your home
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police are reminding the public not to call 911 if a homeowner needs a spider removed their home.In a Facebook…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts at Local Trailheads and Parks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a recent increase in vehicle break-ins and theft at local…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal Boosts Wildfire Response with Nearly $6 Million in Grants
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded nearly $6 million in grants to 180 local fire agencies across Oregon. This funding is…
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This Just In: Jefferson County Announces Burning Restrictions
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS announced on Friday the county’s burning restrictions will go into effect on Monday, May 4th.…
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The Local Lens – Episode 1 – Tony DeBone Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews current Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone, who is running for…
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Update: Wildfire Reported in Jefferson County Along US 97 grows to 28 acres
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire first reported at 3:50 PM in northern Jefferson County has been contained at 28 acres, according to WATCH DUTY.…
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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable home offered to local workers in Sisters
SISTER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity has launched its first workforce housing opportunity, offering a 1,000-square-foot home in the…
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BREAKING NEWS: Culver School District Teacher Resigns Following Professional Misconduct Allegations
(Update: adding video, statement from Culver School District Office) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Culver teacher, Nathan Barber, has received a…
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Sisters firefighters extinguish chicken coop blaze
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from three districts quickly extinguished a chicken coop fire at 16615 Bitterbrush Ln. in Sisters, Ore., on…
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Plan Ahead: Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road to open for season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are scheduled to open for the season on Thursday, May 7, at 8 a.m. The Deschutes…
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Firefighters reduce wildfire risk with planned burns in Deschutes National Forest
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters with the Deschutes National Forest are conducting prescribed burning operations today on both the Sisters Ranger…
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Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests to allow firewood collection until Nov. 30, 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firewood collection season for personal and commercial use will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes Drew Whyte as deputy chief and fire marshal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new…
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Country star Tyler Hubbard set to rock Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in 2026
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country music artist, will perform live at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond,…
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Oregon regulators issue cease-and-desist order to ClearShare Health
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a cease-and-desist order to ClearShare Health and its affiliates…
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Oregon and Portland invest in Moda Center modernization
Gov. Tina Kotek today signed Senate Bill 1501, creating a pathway toward shared ownership of the Moda Center between the State of Oregon and the City…
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Correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination
By: Gary Grumbach and David K. Li WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — Federal prosecutors accused shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen of seeking to…
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Oregon Lightning Home Games Now Streaming Free on KTVZ+
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Lightning fans have a new way to catch all the action from home. Beginning this Saturday, supporters can stream Oregon…
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Decision 2026 – WATCH: Oregon GOP 2026 Gubernatorial Debate
Hillsboro, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, four candidates running for the Republican nomination for Oregon governor debated in Hillsboro. The…
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Changes Coming to Pole Pedal Paddle Due to Lack of Snowfall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the lack of snowfall this season, the 50th year of the Pole Pedal Paddle will not include skiing. Instead, the event’s…
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