As ‘short session’ approaches, lawmakers grapple with ODOT, other budget issues
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Rep. Emerson Levy, (D) – Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –It’s a tense time in the state of Oregon as budget planners are…
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New hemp bill could streamline federal policy, bring more clarity for consumers
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Senator Merkley and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks of confusion regarding the legality of hemp on a federal…
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Snow in the forecast could mean difficulties with schools; how school districts prepare for winter weather
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Bend-LaPine Schools Director of Communications, Scott Maben) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow, Sleet, Ice, all…
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More snow means more people coming to Central Oregon
(UPDATE: added videos and quotes from Todd Mcgee, Owner of Powderhouse) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With snow already piling onto the mountains, more people…
Continue Reading New Year means New Laws
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year during the 2025 legislative session over 34 hundred bills were introduced. Of that number hundreds were passed. These…
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“It’s just been an honor to be his mother.” – Justin Jiminez’s Mother Remembers Her Son Following His Death
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “My son was a reflection of everything this guy was not. and, I’ll never be able to wrap my mind around that.” Justin…
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Governor Pauses ODOT Funding Plan After Signature Campaign
(Adding video and quotes from ODOT PIO Kacey Davey and State Rep. Emerson Levy) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When legislators met for a special session…
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Scouting America on the High Desert could see major impact from Secretary Hegseth’s potential funding cuts
(Adding video and quotes from Eagle Scout Chris Piper) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drafted a memo to Congress with a plan…
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“It was awesome”: Crowds gather in downtown for Bend’s Christmas Parade
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The holiday season is in full swing, and Saturday’s Holiday Parade drew crowds from across Bend to celebrate together. Hundreds…
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Bend’s First Friday in December rings in the holiday season
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Sarah Swartz, Suzy Reininger, and Sarah Roberts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday season is in full effect as a…
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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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