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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Hotshot crews are battling a fast-moving 1,000-acre wildfire in Wasco County
(Update: adding new size, videos, and images from Central Oregon Fire.) WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Zen wildfire has quickly grown to 1000…
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String of residential fires in Central Oregon sparks safety reminder
(update: adding comments from Bend Fire, Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A string of residential fires across Central Oregon this month is serving as…
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Memorial Day tributes across Central Oregon remember the ultimate sacrifice
Cities across Central Oregon mourned and honored the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country this Memorial…
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Oregon Lightning fall 54–33 to Arsenal in high scoring matchup
All Oregon Lightning home games are livestreamed for free on KTVZ+. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning fell 54–33 to the Michigan…
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Pet Pals: Bunny is a funny, fitting name for this furry rabbit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon has pets, ready They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including…
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Pet Pals: Meet Zeus the Puppy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun animals to…
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Oregon gas prices soar, impacting Memorial Day travel plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon residents and travelers are facing significantly higher costs for gas and groceries this Memorial Day, impacting travel…
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