Deschutes County issues weekly road construction and closure update
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects…
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Klamath Tribes work to protect rare Mare’s eggs
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the Klamath Tribes’ treaty territory, tribal councilors are working to protect a rare blue-green algae known as…
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Pet-friendly Second Saturday Paws and Pints event debuts in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering…
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Recall Petition Filed Against Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District Leadership
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) A group of community members has filed a recall petition targeting the executive director and several board members of the Madras…
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One Class at a Time: Silver Rail’s “Miss G” helps kids find their rhythm
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s…
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Senator Jeff Merkley plans upcoming Sisters, Prineville and Madras town halls
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announced Friday he will continue his town halls with in-person community conversations in Klamath…
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Pet Pals: Penelope is a sweet girl with a lot to say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amber from the Humane Society of Central Oregon stopped by Friday with Penelope, a 3-month-old mixed-breed pup who is all ready…
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Redmond Municipal Airport welcomes Breeze Airways’ new Las Vegas route
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport to Las Vegas on March 13th, 2026. The airline is…
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Update: Seriously injured, rescued bald eagle – the third in weeks – is doing well after a week of care at Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is caring for its third seriously injured bald eagle already this year. But while the first…
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Wildfire smoke hit Bend, other Oregon cities less during 2025 wildfire season, bucking long-term trend, DEQ says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon air quality impacts from the 2025 wildfire season were “minimal,” compared to previous years, as the state’s largest…
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COCC classified staff begin strike authorization vote; walkout would be the second in the state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest…
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Cascades East Transit expanding region’s Dial-A-Ride service, plans paratransit pilot in Deschutes River Woods
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit, operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, announced Friday that it is expanding…
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Sunriver Music Festival gears up for busy spring and summer
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 49th season of the landmark Sunriver Music Festival will take place this year and at least one work by an American…
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Free ice cream day at Ben & Jerry’s returns in April
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream! Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free scoops of ice cream at its…
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There’s Good News: Easter Events at Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue is hosting an Easter event in April. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on on April 4th at its…
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‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates…
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Meadow Sky Productions presents “Much Ado About Nothing”
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meadow Sky Productions is opening its production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” March 13th at the High…
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Mt. Bachelor reopens after wind-caused closure; some lifts closed for de-icing
Mt. Bachelor reopened Friday morning, a day after high winds prompted its closure, but some blustery and icy conditions had some lifts on…
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Bend Park & Recreation District evaluates Deschutes River Trail connection, urges public input
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District is launching a new study to evaluate options for connecting the Deschutes River Trail in…
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There’s Good News: Student-run apparel shop opens at Crook County High School
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School celebrated the opening of a new student-run apparel shop Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting…
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