No bail: Man accused of murdering mother to remain in jail after first court hearing
(Update: Earlier reporting misstated the location of Bates’ residence and the alleged crime; both occurred outside La Pine city limits,…
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11-year-old Make-A-Wish Oregon ambassador to host Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on…
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Crook County resident helps Bend hiker who got lost in the Ochoco National Forest, sparking rescue effort
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue undertook a challenging rescue effort for a Bend man who got lost on a weekend…
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Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers…
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Bend High says goodbye to historic gym with final game
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before…
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Redmond High School student among finalists for 2026 Poetry Out Loud state championships
SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships.…
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Bend man, convicted felon, receives prison sentence for assault rifle possession
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and…
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There’s Good News: “Chance the Fiddler” performs national anthem at OSAA Wrestling State Championship
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School student Chance Mott (@chancethefiddler on Instagram) silenced the crowd at the OSAA Wrestling State…
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Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith announces Senate campaign
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senator David Brock Smith officially launched his campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday, March 3rd.…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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University of Oregon receives $20M grant to support students with disabilities
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support youth with…
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Winter stock-water run planned for parts of Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of…
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‘Home hardening’: City of Bend plans to adopt new state residential building code aimed at reducing wildfire risks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is moving forward with plans to adopt new home-hardening requirements aimed at making new residential…
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High Desert Museum launches ‘250 in the West’ program to explore the regional legacy of America’s founding
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will launch a year-long program this spring called ‘250 in the West’ to examine the legacy of the…
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Oregonians face new work rules to keep SNAP benefits, urged to connect with WorkSource Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent federal changes require more Oregonians receiving SNAP food benefits to meet work or training requirements to maintain…
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High Desert Museum launching “250 in the West” series; programs will explore the West’s place in our national story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is launching a year-long program this spring to explore the intersection of regional history and American…
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Aging Disputes: Lava Terrace Cellars submits revised winery plan amid mixed testimony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three year neighborhood debate over proposed tasting room and winery continues with the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners…
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff holds briefing on U.S. military operations in Middle East
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. ARLINGTON, Virginia (CNN) — The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.…
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Central Oregon wrestlers capture state titles at OSAA championships
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon wrestlers put on a powerful performance at the 2025-26 OSAA/OnPoint Community Credit Union Wrestling State…
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‘Do that gut check’: Bend family urges caution as catalog credit company faces wave of complaints
A woman and her son discovered that her line of credit through Stoneberry had an interest rate that quietly increased over time, and they are warning…
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