First air traffic control tower at Bend Airport nears start of operations
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Airport manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Municipal Airport is nearing a major safety milestone as its…
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Brenda Fahey to take helm as Madras city administrator
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brenda Fahey has been named the new city administrator for Madras, following a months-long search. The Madras City Council…
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Paramedic mourns infant son as hospital decision sparks concern among coworkers
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Harney County paramedic is grieving the loss of her infant son while raising concerns about a decision by her…
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Deschutes County seeks public input for 2026 natural hazards plan update
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) to gather public…
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Mt. Bachelor’s summer operations begin with expanded terrain and activities
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin summer operations on Thursday, June 25. The opening will feature the most expansive…
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Problem Solvers: From silence to support, local contractors offer help after roofing business fallout
(Update: adding comments from contractors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ’s Problem Solvers reported on a Central Oregon homeowner who said he…
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Bend-La Pine Schools health centers open throughout the summer for students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools school-based health centers are offering access all summer long for students. Bend Senior High…
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Oregon gas prices continue to drop, still 79 cents higher than this time last year
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting some relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gasoline in Oregon…
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Classic cars, planes, and bikes draw hundreds to Prineville Airport event
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of people gathered at Prineville Airport for the 2026 Wings and Wheels event, which showcased nearly 70 diverse…
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Cascade Cycling Classic brings cyclists and community together in downtown Bend
(Update: adding video, comments from race director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend streets closed to traffic Sunday as cyclists took over for the…
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Medical emergency suspected in Prineville creek death
A man found dead in Ochoco Creek on Saturday morning likely died from a medical emergency, according to Prineville…
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SAVE THE DATE: Oregon’s largest open air garage and vintage sale, Juneteenth celebration, and celebrating dad
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Harley Coldiron highlights three local events, from a garage & vintage sale…
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Central Oregon athletes gear up for Special Olympics USA Games
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon athletes are preparing to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, following a send-off…
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Problem Solvers: Lawsuit, lien, and customer accusations after local roofing company goes silent
(Update: adding comments from homeowner, BBB) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon homeowner says he paid thousands in a deposit for a new roof, but…
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Player safety concerns force Oregon Lightning to forfeit season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning organization forfeited the remainder of its 2026 AF1 season on June 11, 2026, citing significant player…
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Bend woman killed in suspected DUI crash while cycling in California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two bicyclists were killed and a third was injured in a suspected DUI crash on June 11 on the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura…
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Redmond’s Mayor Ed Fitch announces re-election campaign
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, June 18th, Redmond’s current mayor, Ed Fitch, announced on KTVZ News at Sunrise during ‘Ask the Mayor’ that he…
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UPDATE: Lone Pine Fire northwest of Powell Butte now 100% contained, cause identified
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) —According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lone Pine Fire, which was burning northwest of Powell Butte, is now…
Continue Reading Madras City Council selects Brenda Fahey as city administrator
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council has identified Brenda Fahey as its preferred candidate for the position of City Administrator. The…
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Concert season strikes a chord with central oregon economy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As concert season ramps up across Central Oregon, venues in Bend, Redmond and beyond are doing more than drawing…
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