Congresswoman Bynum introduces SAFEGUARD Veterans Act to protect benefits
(KTVZ) — U.S. Representatives Janelle Bynum of Oregon, Chris Pappas of N.H., Don Bacon of Nebraska and Mike Lawler of New York introduced bipartisan…
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Sports Report: State track champions crowned, Baseball & Softball teams reach semifinals, Oregon Baseball advances
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Summit Storm boys and girls track and field teams are once again on top of Oregon’s 5A classification. For the third time in…
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New Jersey man sentenced to 11 years in prison for fentanyl trafficking in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) Mark T. Eager, 34, of New Jersey, was sentenced last Friday in Portland, Ore., to 135 months in federal prison for conspiring…
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Summer feel across Central Oregon
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Well above normal temperatures today are likely to be a one and done. There will be high temperatures in the 80s today as the…
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Dr. Stephen Kornfeld could be back in Oregon after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon resident, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, could be back in Oregon and under quarantine through June 21 after returning to the…
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Prineville’s Hank Simmons to lead Crooked River Roundup as Grand Marshal
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hank Simmons, a longtime community leader, businessman, and rodeo advocate, has been named the 2026 Grand Marshal of the…
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Bethlehem Inn raises $425,000 to support homeless in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn, Central Oregon’s leading emergency shelter, raised $425,000 at its annual ‘Spotlight on Homelessness’ fundraiser…
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Warm Tuesday ahead, passing shower possible Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! Today will be the warmest day of the week with daytime highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Expect mostly sunny…
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Four Central Oregon students awarded Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer…
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Gas prices reach one-month low Monday, expected to rise again soon
OREGON (KTVZ) — It might be a good idea to fill your gas tank as soon as possible. Gas prices reached a one-month low Monday, settling at a…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County graduates stop by elementary and middle school to say farewell
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to…
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Update: Wisconsin Woman Arrested Accused of Friday Night Shooting in Bend
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 32-year-old man from Texas was shot in the stomach late Friday night in Bend, leading to the arrest of…
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Central Oregon water levels remain low despite recent rain, officials warn
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite recent rain and even some late-season snow, Central Oregon’s water outlook remains concerning as the region heads into…
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Meteorological Summer begins today with sunshine and above normal temperatures
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical…
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Caleb Cegers Sentenced to 10-Years in Prison in the death of Taylor Wyss
Update: In a Deschutes County Courtroom on June 1, 2026 – Caleb Cegers was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison after being found guilty of…
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St. Charles’ nurses win DAISY awards for exceptional care
BEND, Ore (KTVz) – Eight nurses from St. Charles Healths system won a DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses. The awards are given to recognize…
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Bentz introduces bill to create new emergency access road and fire safe zones in Juniper Canyon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation today in Washington, D.C., to improve public safety and wildfire…
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Rent and utility aid available for 2020 wildfire survivors in eight Oregon counties
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the application deadline for the Intermediate Housing Assistance program is June 30, 2026. This…
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Cascades East Transit hosts Try Transit Week event at new Central Library
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET), in partnership with the City of Bend Transportation & Mobility Department and Commute Options,…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
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