‘I’m tired, I want my house back’: Residents recall Alder Springs Fire evacuations
TERREBONNE, Ore. [KTVZ] — Wildfires continue to challenge communities in central Oregon as the Alder Springs Fire approached Crooked River Ranch on…
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Central Oregon to Experience Warm and Sunny Sunday
BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is set for a pleasant and sunny Sunday.Father’s Day will be lovely as highs reach the low 80s under mostly sunny…
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On opening night at the Sisters Rodeo, the bull riding was fierce, and JJ the Rodeo Clown did what he does best, clown around
SISTERS, Ore. [KTVZ] — During the Sisters Rodeo festivities, Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison decided to commandeer my cell phone. Ahhh, that JJ! He…
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Drop Thesis holds event to focus on ‘Men, Mushrooms and Meaning’
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Tuesday’s event at Drop Thesis in Bend – Men, Mushrooms and Meaning, centered around men’s growth, healing, and an…
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Just in time for Father’s Day, Right at Home Central Oregon, a father-son duo who turned their passion for senior care into a business
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — With Father’s Day this Sunday, we have a heartwarming story from Bend that celebrates family—both at home and at work. …
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COID wants to remind you, canals are not for recreating
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As summer temperatures soar, many residents seek relief from local waterways. However, officials are issuing a stern warning:…
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Sisters City Council approved Ordinance 543, Defensible Spaces, aimed at enhancing wildfire safety in the growing community
(update: ordinance 543 approved, new video) SISTERS, Ore. [KTVZ] — The City of Sisters held their City Council meeting Wednesday night. …
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Redmond City Council approved over $117 million for Redmond Municipal Airport’s Terminal Expansion Project
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council (Councilor Kathryn Osborne and Councilor Jay Patrick were absent) approved…
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Memorial Day at Bend’s VFW combines a piece of little-known history alongside military-themed comfort food
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Following a number of Memorial Day ceremonies, many gathered at Post 1643, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Bend, on Monday, to…
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Problem Solvers: Investigating why Bend and Redmond are seeing record sky-high housing prices
(Update: Adding video) CENTRAL OREGON [KTVZ] — Central Oregon’s housing market continues to evolve. It presents both challenges and…
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Impulse Elite has arrived in Bend, already taking home state championships
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Here at Impulse Elite in Bend, it’s all about combining cheer, dance, tumbling and gymnastics. In fact, this team, they’re…
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Keeping in step with Redmond’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, City Council approved a new residential development
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — One of the main agenda items in Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting, was the approval of ordinance 2025-09; the Antelope…
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Redmond City Council is set to approve developer of the Northpoint Vista project
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Tonight, the Redmond City Council is set to approve Pahlisch Homes as a partner developer of Northpoint Vista affordable…
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New details have emerged after the Crook County School Board previously authorized an OGEC investigation into high school principal, Jake Huffman over alleged ethics violations
(Update: Correction) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — New developments are unfolding after KTVZ News’ Tracee Tuesday, attended Crook County’s…
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Senator Merkley hosts three Central Oregon Town Halls
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley held three town halls for Oregonians in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties on Saturday. “There…
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Get set, Bend: Expect another price hike on your utility bill
The City of Bend is moving forward with Phase 2 of its Transportation Fee, aiming to double annual revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure…
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Redmond City Council awards Taylor Northwest LLC over $2 million to build affordable housing
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council held a special meeting Tuesday night, to vote on a contract for services totaling $4,262,715.46. …
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Driver choking on McDonald’s French fry crashes car into Redmond cafe; workers inside shaken but unhurt
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Regios Cafe, located beside The Hub Motel in Redmond, has offered breakfast, lunch and dinner in easy, casual fashion for…
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Sisters is taking the lead in protecting Central Oregon’s dark skies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. However, increasing…
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Crook County commissioners move forward with supporting Pacific Power proposed transmission line Route D
(update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The debate surrounding PacifiCorp’s Blueprint South Transmission Line Project, continues. Crook…
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