Pet-friendly Second Saturday Paws and Pints event debuts in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering…
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BREAKING NEWS: Redmond teen dies in head-on motorcycle crash in Bend intersection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 19-year-old Redmond resident died Friday evening after a motorcycle and a vehicle collided head-on at a Bend intersection.…
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Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announces bid for Board of County Commissioners
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announced her candidacy for seat 5 of the Deschutes County Commission on Tuesday. Letz, who has…
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La Pine cannabis store gains local recognition
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cannabis shop in La Pine has earned significant recognition from La Pine Parks and Recreation, receiving the prestigious…
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Update: Mt. Bachelor offers statement on death of Portland skier at resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon while skiing with friends on Mt. Bachelor, authorities said…
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Chris Dudley focuses on Oregon’s future at campaign stop in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley held a campaign stop in Sisters on Monday to present his platform to local…
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Anchors Aweigh: Central Oregon honors submariners with SS Redside commissioning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon submarine veterans commissioned the SS Redside at Riverbend Park on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new…
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Oregon legislative leaders react to the end of busy ‘short session’
After just over a month of long meetings, sharp disagreements and hard-fought compromises, the Oregon Legislature adjourned with the call of “sine…
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‘It could have killed me’: Third recent local rock-throwing incident smashes driver’s windshield
(UPDATE: Adding new info from DCSO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 19-year-old driver escaped injury Saturday night after a rock apparently was thrown…
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State Rep. Emerson Levy Explains “No Vote” on Moving Gas Tax Referendum to May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion, negotiations and a referendum, Oregonians may be heading to the ballot box in May to vote on whether…
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Record turnout at Bend’s annual Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 500 participants gathered in Riverbend Park, for the annual Polar Plunge. Despite water…
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President Trump announces Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead
(UPDATE: Local politicians react to Iran Strike) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon federal legislators are criticizing recent military strikes on Iran by…
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Take the chilly plunge, support a good cause: Special Olympics Oregon’s Bend Polar Plunge set for Saturday
(Update: Adding video, KTVZ.COM Poll, local law enforcement involvement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Officers from the Bend and Redmond police departments and…
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La Pine food bank adds ADA accessible shower for public use
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saint Vincent DePaul of La Pine held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for new shower facilities at its food bank on Morrison…
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Free wildfire preparedness session in Terrebonne on March 9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terrebonne residents can learn how to protect their homes and land from wildfire during a presentation on Monday, March 9. The…
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St. Charles Health System funds food insecurity programs in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saint Charles Health System is providing grant funding to community organizations to help Central Oregonians access affordable…
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Oregon’s ski and outdoor industries face liability and insurance challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers in Salem are debating two competing bills aimed at addressing liability and insurance concerns for Oregon’s ski and…
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DECISION 2026: One-on-one with gubernatorial candidate David Medina
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate David Medina visited Central Oregon this week as the latest stop on his campaign trail ahead…
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“IT WAS VERY SCARY”: Local resident reacts to Highway 97 incident; at least 2 cars have been damaged
The windshields of at least two vehicles – one an Oregon State Police patrol car – were damaged early Sunday morning after rocks or concrete were…
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Deschutes County commissioners, Redmond councilors discuss 1,200-acre Eastside expansion, other issues
(Update: Adding quotes from Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city…
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