Portland man arrested for stealing $20,000 of golf gear from Powell Butte resort
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 44-year-old Portland man was arrested Friday, Aug. 21, in connection with the theft of approximately $20,000 worth of golfing…
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‘Pretty tough’: Central Oregon farmer says timing of Trump’s beef import plan will hit American ranchers hard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many American ranchers, higher beef prices at the grocery store haven’t necessarily translated to…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces new venues for 2026-27 season
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is relocating both its Concert Series and Annual Gala to new venues in Bend, Ore., for the 2026–27…
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Bend La-Pine Schools seeks new nutrition servers and substitutes
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Bend La-Pine Schools is seeking to hire nutrition servers and substitute servers for its nutrition team. Servers will earn…
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Bend woman shot after accidental discharge, man arrested
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Police, a Bend man was arrested Saturday night after accidentally shooting a 24-year-old woman through the…
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Proposed measure 25 seeks to declare hunting and farming human rights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would protect hunting, fishing, farming, ranching and trapping has advanced…
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30 years after Skeleton fire, Deschutes fire agencies urge residents to prepare for next wildfire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thirty years after the Skeleton Fire burned more than 17,000 acres southeast of Bend, local fire agencies are urging Central…
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Oregon Working Families Party nominates Gov. Tina Kotek for reelection
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Working Families Party has cross-nominated Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek for a second term in the state’s gubernatorial…
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Decision 2026: Republican candidate Drazan vows to fight for all of Oregon in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan met with local business leaders and workers during a campaign stop in…
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Wyden and Merkley introduce bill to block domestic abusers from buying guns
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ)— U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Congressional colleagues Friday to introduce legislation aimed at preventing…
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Oregon approved for own health insurance marketplace starting Nov. 1, 2026
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon has received conditional approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to launch Explore Health, a new…
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Friday Night Races at Mount Bachelor, “What’s Your Wild Ride” Car Show in Redmond, The River’s Place Free Swing Lesson
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the Friday Night Races at…
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COCC student government offers paid leadership roles
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College student government will offer several paid positions for students seeking to develop…
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Problem Solvers: More Central Oregon residents than ever without irrigation water following driest winter on record
As severe drought forces unprecedented irrigation shutoffs, Central Oregon residents, water officials, and lawmakers are confronting a system built…
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NASA studies fire clouds during Oregon’s record 2.5 million-acre burn season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of…
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Central Oregon youth seek mentors as new school year begins
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is asking community members to become mentors as 78 local youth await matches for…
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Fire restrictions stay in place on Oregon and Washington BLM lands
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management public lands across Oregon and Washington today, as a…
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Oregon highlights paid family leave options for new parents this month
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Paid Leave Oregon is highlighting paid family leave benefits available to new parents during National Breastfeeding Month this…
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Free health and wellness fair to offer screenings in Bend on Sept. 19
A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide…
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Oregon reports 93% of SNAP recipients qualify for work rule exemptions
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Most Oregonians subject to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work or activity rules qualify for an exemption, according…
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