Annual ceremony in Salem honors Oregon’s fallen firefighters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn tribute will take place next week in Salem as Oregon honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line…
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Community meets finalists for Madras city administrator position
(UPDATE: ADDING CONTENT FROM EVENT & QUOTES FROM RESIDENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATES) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three finalists for the…
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Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday,…
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Bend’s 15th Street and Ferguson Road intersection to close for construction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The…
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Electric mobility grants to boost Central Oregon transportation access
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Central Oregon organizations are among more than a dozen across the state receiving e-mobility grants aimed at…
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Sisters Rodeo kicks off 86th year of “Biggest Little Show in the World”
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life.…
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US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — Annual inflation rose to a three-year-high of 4.2% in May,…
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Cascades East Transit and Bend schools partner for free student bus passes this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These…
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Bend-La Pine School District launches free summer meal program for kids ages 1 to 18
(Update: Summer lunch program offers La Pine students the option to take their lunch to-go) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the school year ends,…
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Naomi Bailey Crowned 2026 Sisters Rodeo Queen
Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2026 Sisters Rodeo is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 11, with newly crowned rodeo queen Naomi Bailey leading the…
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‘Live Well, Age Well’ expo connects Bend seniors with resources, health services and activities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Live Well, Age Well” senior resource fair was held today at The Pavilion in Bend. The event offered free information and…
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Water supply crisis in Tumalo leaves residents high and dry
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo resident says his irrigation water has been completely shut off, despite having deeded water rights, as drought…
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Deadline approaching for Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund applications
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will close the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to new applications at 8…
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Urgent call for blood and platelet donors in the region: Here’s where you can donate in Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across the region, calling on people to…
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Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries awards over $62,000 in preservation grants
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) has awarded $62,500 in grants to 14 historic cemetery projects across the state,…
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Bend-La Pine Schools appoints two new principals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced the hiring of new principals for W.E. Miller Elementary School and Sky…
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Oregon gas prices follow national trend, fall 13.6 cents in a week
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon decreased by 13.6 cents per gallon over the last week, currently averaging $5.05 per gallon,…
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Decision 2026: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler to run for reelection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler announced Monday, June 8th, that she will seek re-election for a second term in November 2026. Kebler…
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Oregon Lightning fall to Kentucky Barrels 40-17 in home season finale
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning concluded their 2026 home regular season with a 40–17 loss to the Kentucky Barrels on Sunday, June…
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New creative arts center opens in Bend with focus on teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A once-vacant building on NE Greenwood Avenue is becoming a new creative hub for Bend’s youth and local artists. The Open…
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