There’s Good News: NICU families reunite at St. Charles Bend for heartwarming event
Families who had children treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Charles Bend gathered on Saturday for a reunion event. The celebration…
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Player safety concerns force Oregon Lightning to forfeit season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning organization forfeited the remainder of its 2026 AF1 season on June 11, 2026, citing significant player…
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Oregon farmers feel the pinch as fertilizer prices soar amid Iran conflict
(UPDATE: Adding Story and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fertilizer prices are increasing and its availability is decreasing in Central Oregon,…
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Community meets finalists for Madras city administrator position
(UPDATE: ADDING CONTENT FROM EVENT & QUOTES FROM RESIDENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATES) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three finalists for the…
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Oregonians fight new permit requirements for paddleboards and kayaks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Let Us Paddle” movement is working to place a petition on the ballot in Oregon to remove new permit requirements for…
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Artists and attendees enjoy revamped Bend Summer Fest schedule
The 2026 Bend Summer Fest, an annual celebration of summer bringing together artists from various disciplines, is currently underway in downtown…
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Residents celebrate as La Pine council votes down Boxminer proposal
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine City Council voted unanimously against a proposal for a new 20-megawatt Boxminer data mining center, following a…
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Oregon gas prices soar, impacting Memorial Day travel plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon residents and travelers are facing significantly higher costs for gas and groceries this Memorial Day, impacting travel…
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Jamie Collins to replace Tony DeBone as Deschutes County commissioner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jamie Collins will assume the role of Deschutes County Commissioner from Position One, taking over from Tony DeBone in…
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Central Oregon election results in: Runoffs and clear winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner…
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Pet Pals: Meet Elsa, an adorable kitten, who enjoys getting pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Friday evening’s Pet Pals segment, the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought by Elsa, a two month old Domestic…
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Dr. Christine Pollard takes helm as interim chancellor of OSU-Cascades
Dr. Christine Pollard will serve as the interim chancellor and dean of OSU-Cascades, with her appointment beginning Saturday. This leadership change…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Four anglers made a reel splash on hooking fin-tastic catches from trout to salmon across the Northwest and Alaska.
Four anglers recently reeled in significant catches, which were highlighted on the “Big Ol’ Fish” segment of a local television program. Elias Silas…
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Seagull Fire ignites in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire, dubbed the Seagull fire, has ignited in Jefferson County near Warm Springs, and is currently listed…
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New Interview: Sen. Jeff Merkley Discusses Iran Conflict, Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — KTVZ’s Spencer Sacks spoke with Sen. Jeff Merkley on Wednesday to discuss his concerns and position on the Iran Conflict…
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Decision 2026: GOP Candidates for Governor Focus on Educational Issues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The hotly contested Oregon Republican gubernatorial race is heating up as candidates approach the May 19 primary. Education has…
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The Local Lens – Episode 14 – Morgan Schmidt Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Ron Boozell who is running for Deschutes County…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 13 – Jennifer Letz Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Jennifer Letz who is running for Deschutes County…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 12 – Rob Imhoff Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Rob Imhoff who is running for Deschutes County…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 11 – Ron Boozell Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Ron Boozell who is running for Deschutes County…
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