Oregon rental assistance program reaches 500 people in rural areas
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 1,900 Oregon households have received long-term rental assistance since July of last year through a program run by Oregon…
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Deschutes National Forest reopens Akawa Butte Fire area to public
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest lifted the temporary emergency closure for the Akawa Butte Fire area today, reopening the land to…
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Oregon state revenues rise $55 million despite corporate tax shortfall
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon state revenues increased by $55 million in the latest quarterly revenue forecast released Wednesday. The overall…
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States win $17.1 billion settlement against Meta over youth mental health
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement Wednesday with Meta, requiring the company to redesign safety…
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How Pacific Power customers can save money through voluntary program and strategic energy use
(Update: adding video, information on program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Pacific Power customers, the timing of electricity use could matter just as…
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Oregon State Police investigate widespread vandalism at Lincoln County parks
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism at multiple state parks in Lincoln County. The damage…
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Black bear sighted in Crooked River Ranch
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next, a black bear was spotted in Crooked River Ranch on Tuesday. The sighting was reported around 7:30 a.m. on…
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Drivers urged to slow down as Bend schools return September 9th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and…
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Jefferson County lifts most evacuations near the Rowe Creek Complex
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, most evacuation levels in Jefferson County have been lifted following the Rowe Creek Complex. The only…
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Bend teen arrested after allegedly pointing replica handgun at group of teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend boy was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at three teens…
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Teen arrested after pointing replica handgun with laser sight at group in Bend
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a…
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COCC opens applications for 2026-27 Small Business Management Program
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Small Business…
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BLM records breakingtimber sale generates $70 million in economic activity
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Pumpkin Pi timber sale in western Oregon brought in nearly $10.6 million and will produce 23.5…
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Beer festival and 5K coming to Little Woody Bend on August 29
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ)— Little Woody Bend will host its annual beer festival and 5K this Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring an untimed race from The Commons…
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Oregon e-bike, e-scooter injuries rise as doctors warn of growing risks for kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As electric bikes and scooters become more common on Oregon streets, health officials are reporting a sharp rise in injuries,…
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Central Oregon drivers could see gas prices rise despite recent national dip
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Drivers in Central Oregon may have caught a small break at the pump recently, but that relief could be short-lived.…
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Rowe Creek Complex Fire reaches 91 percent containment
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and…
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Forest Service hiring for next year wildfire jobs
The U.S. Forest Service has posted nearly 2,000 full-time and seasonal jobs for the upcoming fire season across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The…
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$20k worth of Golf Clubs found by Crook County Sheriffs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has recovered nearly $20,000 worth of stolen goods following an operation that extended to…
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Panera Bread is set to replace old Cracker Barrel in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned Panera Bread will be moving into the former Cracker Barrel in north Bend.According to online documents…
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