MISSING CHILD: ODHS seeks public help to find Chayton ‘Jabber’ Owings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Division is asking the public to help find Chayton Owings, age 14,…
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Happening Soon: Oregon Parks & Rec will open the Pilot Butte summit road for vehicle traffic on May 1st
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday it will open the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic…
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Happening Next: Sisters Community Clean Up Day, ‘just in time for Earth Day’
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Do you want to get involved and make a difference within your community? Here’s your chance! Happening Next, you can join…
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Bend High School-Based Health Center relocates to expanded site; Happening Next: an open house to celebrate
UPDATE: New details from Bend-La Pine Schools. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaiac Community Health, Bend La-Pine Schools, and Deschutes County Health…
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‘Short of need’: 2026 irrigation water supply will suffer, Klamath Water Users Association says
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — In alignment with the current drought-like conditions across the west, the Klamath Water Users Association says this…
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Happening Now: Bend Parks and Rec hiring for summer positions in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Bend Parks and Recreation District is hiring for summer positions! Hopeful helpers ages 15 and up are invited and…
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McMinnville man sentenced to federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A McMinnville, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison last Tuesday, (3/31), after being caught in possession of…
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Gas Price Update: Oregon prices up nearly $1/gallon over the past month, a larger increase than national averages
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gas prices in Oregon have spiked 9.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.92 per gallon today, according to…
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‘Are we designing our city for happiness?’ Building a Better Bend launches 2026 lecture series with ‘Happy City’ talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are we designing our city for happiness? That’s a question that will be asked by nonprofit organization Building a Better Bend’s…
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Oregon Department of Forestry, wildfire protection partners provide new tool to help the public prevent escaped debris burns
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry launched a new statewide website and mobile application aimed at reducing the leading cause…
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Happening next: City of Bend and Bend PD to launch automated traffic enforcement program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will launch an automated traffic enforcement program starting April 15. The…
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There’s Good News: Sprouts Montessori of Bend awarded $719,200 state grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sprouts Montessori of Bend has been awarded a $719,200 property acquisition grant to open a new licensed child care facility for…
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Redmond man arrested and indicted on child sex abuse charges following DCSO investigation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Redmond man was indicted by a Deschutes County grand jury this week6 on 20 felony counts related to the sharing…
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FEMA announces $1B in federal funding to help states mitigate disaster impact
BOTHELL, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday it has opened applications for $1 billion in federal…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley Addresses War, Economy, and Youth Mental Health at Sisters Town Hall
(UPDATE: Adding information from the event, quotes from Sen. Jeff Merkley, and attendees) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a town hall held at Sisters High…
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City Of Madras confronts conditions behind Madras Homeless Shelter, implements camping ordinance & clean up
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, The City of Madras staff are confronting conditions in the area behind the Madras Homeless Shelter. The City…
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PIE Fest 2026: $69,000 donated to Central Oregon nonprofits by business members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The business membership program Purpose in Expenses distributed nearly $69,000 to Central Oregon nonprofits during a community…
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There’s Good News: “All he needed was some wheels”; Wheelie Nelson’s heartwarming story
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KMBC9) —This goat may only have two working hooves, but he doesn’t let it slow him down. “Wheelie Nelson,” a goat in Shawnee,…
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Crook County Foundation Scholarship Applications open, CCHS seniors & those seeking higher education eligible to apply
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation opened its 2026 Scholarship Applications on March 16th, offering funding opportunities for…
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Heritage Apple Corps launches Heritage Fruit Tree Registry providing detailed historical records, orchard maps, and more
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Heritage Apple Corps has launched the Heritage Fruit Tree Registry to document historic fruit trees across Central Oregon.…
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