Two La Pine area residents arrested after Madras traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust
(Update: a previous version of this article referred to those arrested as La Pine residents) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two La Pine area residents were…
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Naked man breaks into Bend business, faces multiple charges
(Update: Adding information and quotes from the business owner, Findley’s extensive criminal record). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A…
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UPDATE: Doorbell, driveway videos help deputies ID, arrest suspect in string of La Pine vehicle break-ins, thefts
Videos from several doorbell and driveway security cameras helped Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies identify and arrest a La Pine man responsible…
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Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities…
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Redmond man arrested and indicted on child sex abuse charges following DCSO investigation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Redmond man was indicted by a Deschutes County grand jury this week6 on 20 felony counts related to the sharing…
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One Big Beautiful Bill: Tech giants and Live Nation save billions in taxes despite high profits
An OSU accounting professor says it’s too soon to tell whether recent tax cuts have translated into more investment in employees or businesses.…
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Multi-agency effort aims to reduce crashes and fatalities in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon are ramping up patrols for Spring Break, launching a three-day traffic safety…
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DCSO: Speeds over 100 mph on Hwy 97 spark safety warning in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing traffic enforcement after three recent incidents involving speeds more than…
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Oregon among eight states suing to block Nexstar-Tegna broadcast merger
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Eight state attorneys general, including Oregon’s Dan Rayfield, have filed an antitrust lawsuit to block Nexstar’s…
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Oregon gas tax hike opponents file another federal lawsuit in effort to block move from November to May ballot
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Opponents of gas tax hikes are once again suing the state of Oregon over a law that rescheduled the date…
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Scam Alert: City of Bend warns public about email ‘phishing’ scam involving city permit payments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is warning about a recent “phishing” scam involving emails sent to people regarding city permit payments.…
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UPDATE: Bend Police identify home invasion suspect, say he died after struggle, fall from balcony
Bend Police on Monday released the name of last week’s home invasion suspect and said he died after falling from the home’s second-story balcony…
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Decision 2026: Circuit court judge to rule quickly on lawsuit against state over timing of gas tax referendum
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (Oregon Capital Chronicle) — A Marion County Circuit Court judge said he will rule quickly…
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Oregon’s Department of Revenue says it prevented nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over five years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Revenue stopped nearly $2 billion in tax refund fraud over the past five years, Governor Tina Kotek…
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Update: Truck driver charged in the death of a La Pine woman, extradited to Oregon, arraigned in Klamath County court
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, KTVZ news learned Desiree Johnson, the truck driver charged in the crash that took the life of Elise Adair Farrens from…
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Federal judge continues to restrict agents’ use of tear gas on protesters at Portland ICE facility
A federal judge on Monday ordered federal officers at Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility to continue to restrict their use of…
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Gun threat leads to arrest in Bend, cocaine and firearms seized
(Adding suspect’s name and formal charges filed after arraignment) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police arrested 32-year-old Bend resident Zachary Lee…
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‘Historic’ drug bust: E. Washington raids seize hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, $2 million cash
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The Drug Enforcement Administration executed federal search warrants in the Tri-Cities area this week, leading to the largest…
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‘It could have killed me’: Third recent local rock-throwing incident smashes driver’s windshield
(UPDATE: Adding new info from DCSO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 19-year-old driver escaped injury Saturday night after a rock apparently was thrown…
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Warm Springs Police search for missing 13-year-old, believed to be a runaway
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department is searching for a runaway teenager. Tyler Kalama, aged 13, was last seen walking in…
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