Decision 2026: Candidate Conversations – Republican Danielle Bethell
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As midterm races approach, KTVZ is bringing viewers in-depth interviews with candidates in local and statewide contests. If you…
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Deschutes County district map sparks debate; commissioners delay decision, will hold public hearing
(Update: Adding video and quotes from Commissioner Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday to…
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It’s Christmas time, which means popup Christmas tree lots
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is shorter this year. The holiday season is upon us. Now, parking lots are filled…
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ODOT and City of Bend hold open house to answer questions about the Hawthorne Crossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT and the City of Bend continued their tour, informing the public about the upcoming Hawthorne Bridge project. Earlier…
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New law raises concerns of Oregon cannabis consumers
(update: adding video, quotes from CEO and Cofounder of Shift Natural, Ryan Evans ) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the House and Senate passed the…
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Redmond man arrested; charged with unlawful use of a weapon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old man, Alvaro Perez-Cazarez, was arrested Saturday morning following a domestic dispute at the Ochoco Trailer…
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Senator Wyden tours Redmond Airport terminal project, meets with local officials and residents about economy’s challenges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., took a tour Friday of the $180 million Redmond Airport terminal expansion project, calling it a…
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Seismic Shift – Part 3: State officials warn of Oregon’s insufficient quake and tsunami preparedness
Salem, Ore (KTVZ) — As Oregon prepares for the long-anticipated Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, state officials and experts warn that the…
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One of Bend’s three new safe parking sites was the focus of an earlier debate over how to help the homeless
(Update: Adding quotes from City of Bend Shelter Coordinator, Brook O’Keefe and Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Development, Rick…
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Oregon GOP leaders lead petition over Oregon Department of Transportation funding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  a new petition from Oregon’s GOP is challenging the state’s latest controversial transportation funding bill—pushing to…
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NW Bend woman accused of arson at her home faces hearing on mental fitness before case proceeds
A Bend woman was arraigned on arson and other charges in Deschutes County Court, accused of setting fire to her home in northwest Bend. 33-year-old…
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Oregon lawmakers react to ending of the longest government shutdown in history
After 42 days, the longest government shutdown is getting closer to being over and the government will be…
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Affordable housing in Sisters? The City Council meets to discuss housing projects
(UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from Council President Sarah Mcdougall, Council Member Gary Ross, and a Sisters Resident.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The…
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Deschutes County assessor holds informational meeting about 2025-26 property taxes
(Adding Video and Quotes from Deschutes County Tax Assessor Scot Langton) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Property Tax Statements have been sent out…
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‘We have been slammed’: food banks and pantries react to latest snap benefits issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â Families were supposed to receive their SNAP benefits for the month of November on Saturday. However they have not received it…
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Bend-LaPine School Board met to discuss goals for the school district
(UPDATE: adding quotes from Dr. Steve Cook, adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Schools Board met on Tuesday for a work session to…
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Sen. Wyden talks with KTVZ News about the continuing government shutdown, health care and fentanyl crisis
The second-longest shutdown in history is in its fourth week, with no clear end in…
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Students speak out in new report addressing mental and physical health concerns
(UPDATE: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students feel they are often left behind when it comes to their physical and mental well being. According…
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BREAKING: Recall petition against Sisters mayor and council president has been withdrawn
(Update: added quotes from Mayor Letz and President McDougall) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The recall petition against Mayor Jennifer Letz and City…
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Bend-LaPine School District hosts event with Governor Kotek and Director Dr. Williams to improve school attendance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Class is back in session but kids are not showing up. As of the 23-24 academic school year 33 percent of all students in the…
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