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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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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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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Stereo Planet returns to downtown Bend with grand reopening celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime Central Oregon audio destination is making its return to downtown Bend, aiming to reconnect the community with a…
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Controlled training burn planned south of Bend, Monday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are planning a controlled training burn south of Bend on Monday as part of a wildland fire investigation course…
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25-year-old man dies after fall at Barnes Butte in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a rock formation at Barnes Butte Recreation Area, according…
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FireFree events offer free debris disposal around Central Oregon just in time for wildfire season
(update: adding comments from fire officials) DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may feel like routine spring cleanup — raking pine needles,…
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Sierra Stigall Pleads Not Guilty to Charges, Including Rape, Sexual Abuse and Sodomy
Former La Pine volleyball coach Sierra Stigall faces dozens of sex crime charges involving two alleged underage victims, and new questions have…
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Downtown Bend to host Hixon Mortgage Summer Festival in May 2026
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival will return to downtown Bend, Ore., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026.…
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New bus routes and extended hours coming to Redmond, Bend, and Madras in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
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Weather Watchers: Your snaps of Central Oregon’s severe storms
As strong thunderstorms with wind up to 70 miles an hour ripped through Central Oregon, KTVZ Viewers captured some fantastic video and photos of the…
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Emergency officials urge caution as severe weather threatens Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from Oregon Emergency Management) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, a severe weather warning in Central Oregon, with…
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Zen Fire Containment Grows as Crews Make Progress on Suppression Efforts
Update: Central Oregon Fire Information is reporting the Zen Fire is now 40% contained, with the fire burning 1,500 acres. According to the latest…
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St. Charles switches from AirLink to Life Flight for air medical transport in Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, Life Flight Network is a not-for-profit air medical transport organization) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System…
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship triggers painful memories for Bend family
Deschutes County Health shares crucial prevention tips to avoid contracting the virus. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family is feeling a painful…
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Bend residents charged in major drug trafficking pipeline between Portland and Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A drug trafficking case with ties to Central Oregon has now brought Bend residents into the middle of a much larger federal…
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Prineville approves transfer of remaining Ochoco Pointe lots from Pahlisch to Lennar
(Update: adding comments from Prineville Planning Director) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville housing development is moving forward with a new…
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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire
(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after…
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Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in…
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2026 Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a Plan, Build a Go-bag, Get Insured, Be Ready to Evacuate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies,…
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