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Guatemalan national, Culver man living illegally in U.S. arrested on federal charges of enticing, abusing minor

July 2, 2025 4:16 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected child abuser living illegally in Culver has been arrested on federal charges, accused of enticing and sexually abusing a minor in Oregon and Washington, federal prosecutors said. Leonias Juber Ramos-Garcia, 25, a Guatemalan national unlawfully residing in Culver, has been charged by criminal complaint with coercion

Oregon State Penitentiary inmate convicted in 2003 Bend robbery, kidnap and assault dies at 72

July 2, 2025 3:54 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 72-year-old Oregon State Penitentiary inmate who was convicted and received a lengthy sentence in a 2003 robbery, kidnapping and assault in Bend died Wednesday morning at the prison’s infirmary, Oregon Department of Corrections officials said. Stuart Ross Anderson III “passed away in the infirmary while on hospice care,” the announcement

Oregon Democrats slam Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ say it would cost many Oregonians health care, food aid

July 2, 2025 2:46 pm Harley Coldiron, Barney Lerten

At a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, a wide array of top Oregon Democrats slammed President Trump’s budget proposal bill, which they warned would lead to thousands of Oregonians losing health care coverage and food assistance, while slashing taxes for billionaires and corporations.

Bend has the No. 1 job market in the country, according to a study by SmartAsset

July 2, 2025 1:40 pm Barney Lerten

NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Bend’s job market leads the country, according to a new data-driven study of nearly 350 U.S. cities by the financial technology company SmartAsset. The study analyzed 348 U.S. cities to evaluate key factors that impact workers and families, including income growth, unemployment, health insurance coverage, commute times, and remote work flexibility,

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center’s Open House highlighting Women’s Wellness

July 2, 2025 1:00 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center opened its doors Tuesday night for a special community Open House, catering to women’s wellness. Located on NW Louisiana Avenue in Bend, Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, welcomed attendees, who were treated to light refreshments and a complimentary 5‑minute wellness check. Guests also had the opportunity to ask

Redmond fireworks live to spark another year — and the Jr. Ravens baseball team is ecstatic

July 1, 2025 11:02 pm Dylan Anderman

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The fireworks will fly in Redmond once again this July, and no one is more excited than the 10U Junior Ravens. The youth baseball team filled the front row at Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting, eagerly awaiting the outcome of a debate that could directly impact their summer season. The Council

Happy Valley man arrested; accused of espionage against the U.S. for China

July 1, 2025 8:48 pm Triton Notary

HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Justice Department says 38 year old Yuance Chen acted as an illegal agent for China’s Ministry of State Security. They also believe he was secretly gathering information on US Navy members and even trying to recruit new spies. Chen faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Federal prosecutors

To ensure firefighter safety, Bend Fire and Rescue carry bulletproof safety vests on each engine

July 1, 2025 7:10 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As the world watches in shock as firefighters in Idaho were brutally attacked and gunned down while on a call. Bend Fire and Rescue is prepared for situations like this with bulletproof safety vests. However, the fire department only uses these vests when they know they’re responding to a possibly hostile situation.

Lightning apparently sparks 10-acre brush fire in NE Redmond as thunderstorms rumble through region

July 1, 2025 6:28 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lightning from one of several thunderstorms rumbling through Central Oregon Tuesday apparently sparked a brush fire that burned about 10 acres in northeast Redmond before crews stopped it. The fire was reported around 5 p.m. south of NE Upas Avenue and 37th Street, Redmond Fire and Rescue said. Watch Duty said

C.O. Health Council launches ‘Be Well Central Oregon’ campaign, unveils Regional Health Improvement Plan

July 1, 2025 5:52 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign — Be Well Central Oregon — to mark the launch of the 2025–2029 Regional Health Improvement Plan. This initiative represents a transformative shift in how partners work together to build a healthier, more connected region. “Be Well Central

Redmond City Council special meeting fireworks ban

Redmond city leaders approve emergency post-holiday fireworks ban due to wildfire concerns

July 1, 2025 4:22 pm KTVZ

After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting just after this year’s Fourth of July holiday, citing increasing wildfire risks driven by current weather conditions across Central Oregon.

The famed Clydesdale horses have a special mission for their rare Deschutes County Fair appearance

July 1, 2025 4:09 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way to Central Oregon for a rare appearance at the 2025 Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, presented by Indian Head Casino. The horses will be at the Fair from July 30 through Aug. 3, helping to raise awareness for Folds of Honor, a

Problem Solvers: Gov. Kotek slams lawmakers after transportation bill fails, hundreds of ODOT layoffs announced

July 1, 2025 11:08 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legislative session officially ended Friday, and transportation funding failed to pass. Democrats presented the package just last month, sending legislators across the aisle into a frenzy to ensure funding could be passed. Without that funding, the Oregon Department of Transportation says up to 1,000 jobs could be cut. However, bipartisan support

Gas prices fall ahead of Fourth of July holiday; Bend’s average drops 8 cents a gallon in a week, AAA reports

July 1, 2025 3:40 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are easing ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Oregon and most other states are seeing pump prices decline, driven by falling crude oil prices. Crude prices spiked in mid-June in response to the strikes between Israel and Iran, and the U.S. attack on Iran’s

Prineville man accused of ‘unprovoked attack,’ arrested on attempted murder, burglary and assault charges

July 1, 2025 1:11 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Details of arraignment, crime, suspect’s history of mental illness) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was arrested Monday evening on attempted murder, burglary and assault charges, accused of attacking and severely injuring another man in an “unprovoked attack’ at a northeast Prineville apartment. Lindley Drew Purrington, 26, was being held without bail at

OSP identifies St. Helens man killed in Highway 20 crash near Sisters

June 30, 2025 11:51 am Barney Lerten

Oregon State Police on Tuesday released details of a crash on U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters Monday morning that killed a 63-year-old St. Helens man.

Reminder: Pilot Butte State Park to have limited access in the days before the big Fourth of July fireworks show

June 17, 2025 2:41 pm Barney Lerten

Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from Tuesday through Saturday, July 1-5, as preparations are made for the July 4 public fireworks display.

Redmond City Council to hold emergency meeting Tuesday on possible fireworks ban Ahead of 4th of July

July 1, 2025 1:43 am Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Earlier this year, the Redmond City Council discussed a city-wide ban on the usage of 4th of July fireworks. Back then, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch said, he wasn’t comfortable discussing a ban because organizations had already begun the process of purchasing their permits. Fast forward, just days before the 4th of

Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver groundbreaking

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 34-home affordable housing community in La Pine

June 30, 2025 7:16 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver officially broke ground last week on its largest affordable housing development to date: Park View, a 34-home neighborhood located in north La Pine, at the corner of Barron Road and Crescent Creek Drive. The event marked a major milestone for the

Quartz Fire Redmond Dry Canyon Josie Sargent

Wind-fanned brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon prompts evacuations; legal fireworks the cause, four teens cited

June 30, 2025 6:49 pm Barney Lerten

Four teens were cited late Monday for using legal fireworks that sparked a one-acre brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon Park and prompted Level 3 GO NOW evacuation of 21 nearby homes, Fire Marshal Tom Mooney said.

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