Madras PD partners with Project ChildSafe, makes firearm safety kits available
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department, in partnership with Project ChildSafe, is offering free firearm safety kits to residents as…
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Shifting Seasons: A new series from our Local Alert Weather Meteorologists looking at the impacts of climate change in Central Oregon
Our new KTVZ News series, “Shifting Seasons” will focus on the climate challenges impacting Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest today, from…
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Investigators say shooting at NW Redmond home was an attempted murder/suicide
(Update: Added video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Police have released the tragic details of an incident that brought numerous police to a northwest…
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Retired US Army colonel shares his thoughts on tragic DC crash and what he believes may have gone wrong
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — With more than 1,400 hours of flying Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army, retired Colonel David Shaw believes a…
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‘Pausing for a second to celebrate:’ C.O.’s 2024 graduation rates top state figure; La Pine HS sees big increase
Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on…
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Redmond 18-year-old arrested on arson charge, accused of setting blaze that destroyed RV after family dispute
(Update: Added video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arrested Thursday on an arson charge, accused of setting a fire…
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Departing Crook County schools superintendent makes her case – explains, defends actions that sparked outcry
(Update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dr. Melissa Skinner, who agreed to step down as Crook County schools superintendent after a…
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La Pine-area man held on $1 million bail, accused of sharing child sexual abuse images online, some of local 16-year-old
Bail has been set at $1 million for a La Pine man facing 20 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse, a year after a cyber-tip to Deschutes County…
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C.O. recovery service provider launches program to help families of recovering patients, families
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New Priorities Family Services in Redmond is launching a new program to help young children with mental health challenges…
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Two bobcats spotted in Tethrow; another sighting at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
KTVZ viewer Catherine Beaton shared video with us of a couple of elusive bobcats she spotted in Tetherow. (Meanwhile, Bend Park & Rec District…
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COCC president delivers State of the College Address, honors the school’s 75th anniversary
COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley delivered the 2025 State of College Address Wednesday morning at Central Oregon Community College, looking back at…
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KTVZ News confirms ICE agents in Bend; family of detainee speaks out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rumors on social media caused confusion and chaos earlier this week that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were…
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Former Bend HS softball coach sued by former player, claiming girls’ locker-room spying
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lawsuit seeking $500,000 in damages has been filed against former Bend High softball coach Rob Ray by a former player,…
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Two Redmond fugitives caught after ramming unmarked patrol cars, trying to flee Terrebonne grocery store parking lot
Two Redmond fugitives wanted on felony warrants tried to escape by ramming unmarked police cars in a Terrebonne grocery store parking lot but were…
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Attention, downtown Bend drivers: Olney Avenue-Wall Street intersection closes Monday for months of work
A head’s up to those who travel to or through downtown Bend: The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close next Monday to accommodate…
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Crook County schools need a new superintendent and 2 school board members – how did they get here?
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Controversy has swirled in Crook County for over a year now, and it’s appeared to reach its pinnacle. The district is now…
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Bend woman studying abroad wins 2025 SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle logo design competition; race registration opens
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union have kicked the 47th running of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle into high…
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Redmond councilors give the nod to microshelters at safe parking sites
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the hot topic on the agenda was updating the Safe Parking Program…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance seeks 2025 partners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Food & Farm Alliance invites farmers, ranchers and food businesses in the tri-county area of Crook, Deschutes…
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‘I think it’s very exciting’: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offers brain surgery for pets
A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering…
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