Redmond officials urge fireworks caution: Leave it to the pros, or keep it legal and safe
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue, the City of Redmond & Redmond Police Department officials said Wednesday they are concerned…
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Jefferson County Fire & EMS thanks lawmakers for $1.9 million to complete station expansion, remodel
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has been awarded $1.9 million from the Oregon Legislature to assist with the ongoing expansion…
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A cool trip: Lava River Cave tour proceeds support forest program hit by federal funding cuts
(Update: Adding videos, Adding details, Jillian Fortner has a report at 6) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Lava River Cave, Oregon’s longest known lava…
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‘We delivered’: Central Oregon lawmakers tout ‘big wins’ for region in new state budget
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy and Representative Jason Kropf announced Wednesday a series of key…
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Guatemalan national, Culver man living illegally in U.S. arrested on federal charges of enticing, abusing minor
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected child abuser living illegally in Culver has been arrested on federal charges, accused of…
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Oregon State Penitentiary inmate convicted in 2003 Bend robbery, kidnap and assault dies at 72
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 72-year-old Oregon State Penitentiary inmate who was convicted and received a lengthy sentence in a 2003 robbery, kidnapping…
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Oregon Democrats slam Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ say it would cost many Oregonians health care, food aid
At a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, a wide array of top Oregon Democrats slammed President Trump’s budget proposal bill, which they…
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Bend has the No. 1 job market in the country, according to a study by SmartAsset
NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Bend’s job market leads the country, according to a new data-driven study of nearly 350 U.S. cities by the financial technology…
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Lightning apparently sparks 10-acre brush fire in NE Redmond as thunderstorms rumble through region
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lightning from one of several thunderstorms rumbling through Central Oregon Tuesday apparently sparked a brush fire that…
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C.O. Health Council launches ‘Be Well Central Oregon’ campaign, unveils Regional Health Improvement Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign — Be Well Central Oregon — to mark the launch…
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Redmond city leaders approve emergency post-holiday fireworks ban due to wildfire concerns
After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting…
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The famed Clydesdale horses have a special mission for their rare Deschutes County Fair appearance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way to Central Oregon for a rare appearance at the 2025 Bi-Mart…
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Problem Solvers: Gov. Kotek slams lawmakers after transportation bill fails, hundreds of ODOT layoffs announced
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legislative session officially ended Friday, and transportation funding failed to pass. Democrats presented the package just…
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Gas prices fall ahead of Fourth of July holiday; Bend’s average drops 8 cents a gallon in a week, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are easing ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Oregon and most other states…
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Prineville man accused of ‘unprovoked attack,’ arrested on attempted murder, burglary and assault charges
(Update: Details of arraignment, crime, suspect’s history of mental illness) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was arrested Monday…
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OSP identifies St. Helens man killed in Highway 20 crash near Sisters
Oregon State Police on Tuesday released details of a crash on U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters Monday morning that killed a 63-year-old St. Helens…
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Reminder: Pilot Butte State Park to have limited access in the days before the big Fourth of July fireworks show
Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from Tuesday through Saturday, July 1-5, as preparations are made for…
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Wind-fanned brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon prompts evacuations; legal fireworks the cause, four teens cited
Four teens were cited late Monday for using legal fireworks that sparked a one-acre brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon Park and prompted Level 3 GO…
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Prineville man facing murder, other charges; families, friends and neighbors shocked: ‘The system failed him’
Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry was arraigned Monday on murder, manslaughter, attempted murder and assault after an incident Friday morning in…
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‘More accessible’ river area opens at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, Visit Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– River access in the Old Mill just got a whole lot easier. The Miller’s…
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