Deschutes County is sending out this year’s property tax statements; here’s what to know
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is sending out 2025-2026 property tax statements this week. Property owners will…
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‘Uncharted territory’: NeighborImpact prepares for possible local hunger surge due to halt in SNAP benefits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact said Tuesday it’s preparing for a potential surge in hunger across Central Oregon after the federal government…
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As shutdown hits 3-week mark, here’s a new look at the number of Oregon, local federal workers and their pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With unemployment reports paused due to the 3-week-old federal government shutdown, Oregon Employment Department Regional…
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Governor Kotek highlights affordable housing collaborative efforts during Central Oregon tour
State and local leaders gathered Monday in Bend and Sisters to spotlight Central Oregon’s progress toward building more affordable homes as part of…
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‘The fight is not over’: Governor Kotek, lawmakers react to federal appeals court ruling to allow Guard troops in Portland
Governor Tina Kotek and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle offered reactions to a Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Monday that said…
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Ochoco National Forest plans prescribed burn in Maury Mountains and over a month of pile burning around the forest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Wednesday, fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct more than 3,300…
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Deschutes National Forest says it’s now hiring for wildland firefighter, other seasonal fire positions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes National Forest of the USDA Forest Service said Monday it is now hiring for several seasonal positions, including…
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Appeals court allows Trump administration to deploy National Guard in Portland
A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling Monday will allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in Portland, saying it is…
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Oregon notifies over 750,000 SNAP recipients of no November food benefits, if government shutdown continues
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is notifying about 757,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the…
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ONE on ONE: Rep. Janelle Bynum stops by KTVZ Studios to address major issues impacting Central Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democratic Congresswoman Janelle Bynum was in Central Oregon today attending day 2 of the Democratic Party of Oregon…
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Oregon Democrats convene in Sunriver for major summit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democrats from across the state and some from across the country have come to the 13th bi-annual Oregon Summit at the Sunriver…
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Oregon Health Authority boosts 2026 Medicaid insurer payments amid rising costs, federal and insurance changes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Health Authority said Friday it is working closely with multiple partners to make necessary adjusts to protect quality…
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Comeback story continues: Salmon reach more milestones on the Upper Klamath River
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Salmon are making exciting progress in their return to the upper Klamath Basin, with fisheries biologists from the…
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Redmond’s Eastside Arterial Project reaches milestone: Third leg of new roundabout opens
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Friday it has opened the third leg of the new roundabout at NE 9th Street and OR 126, allowing for…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for committee, commission openings
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Redmond said Thursday it’s seeking applications to fill current vacancies on several city…
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One-way switch: Traffic on Bend’s NE Franklin Avenue will change directions to finish up project
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street…
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Felon who allegedly shot at another man on a busy NE Bend street is sentenced on federal gun charge
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of shooting at another man on a busy northeast Bend street over a year ago was…
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Major disaster response, training drill planned at Redmond Municipal Airport; many agencies to take part
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport and Redmond Fire & Rescue will conduct a full-scale emergency response…
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Problem Solvers: Truck manufacturer with Madras testing office says sales could stall due to Oregon’s emission standards
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The manufacturer Daimler Truck, which has a headquarters in Portland and a testing office in Madras, is…
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Deschutes County Commissioners met with Circuit Court Judges to discuss issues on the Bench
(UPDATE: Added full story with quotes from Judge Wells Ashby and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Commissioners met for their yearly…
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