City of Bend urges residents to apply for openings on several citizen advisory bodies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has…
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Redmond police identify homicide victim found in Jefferson County
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond police late Wednesday released the identity of a Redmond man whose body was found near Pelton…
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Senator Merkley weighs in on government shutdown and mobilization of federal troops in Portland
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley met with members of the press Wednesday to answer questions relating to the government shutdown and…
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Costly northwest Bend house fire brings pre-winter reminder to local homeowners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trouble with a furnace made for big trouble for some northwest Bend homeowners Wednesday evening when a fire broke out that…
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Sentencing delayed for Smith Rock mass shooting plotter Samson Garner as prosecutor recommends sentence
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sentencing of a Portland man convicted by a Deschutes County jury of planning a mass shooting at…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon to host 4th annual Autumn Family Faire, and volunteers invited to join the fun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crisp air, colorful leaves, and plenty of community spirit can only mean one thing: It’s almost time for Camp Fire Central…
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Bee Gees tribute coming to Bend’s Tower Theatre
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Stayin’ Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees” is returning to the Tower Theatre on October 19th. This ultimate tribute to The…
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Oregon agency announces upcoming federal changes to SNAP benefits
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is announcing federally required changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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Olney Avenue closure near downtown Bend likely extended through early 2026 due to soil issue
A portion of Olney Avenue near downtown Bend has been closed since the beginning of the year. The closure is a part of the city’s voter-approved…
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The BLM just spent over $200K to clear out, clean up local homeless camps – here’s what else they did to avoid a repeat
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has spent about $200,000 to remove five long-term homeless camps from…
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A bomb scare locked down a local courthouse – here’s what happened, and how it turned out
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Justice Center was locked down and the area around it blocked off for a a time Tuesday after a Prineville…
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Oregon sets maximum rent hikes for 2026 – but it’s no longer just one number
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services published Tuesday the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026 – but it’s…
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Oregon Health Authority lifts recreational use advisory for Ochoco Lake, but says pets should still stay away
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday it has lifted a recreational use health advisory issued for Ochoco Lake in Crook…
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More major health plans could leave St. Charles network soon, if talks don’t reach a deal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One week after St. Charles Health System said it reached contract agreements with two insurance providers, Aetna and Cigna,…
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Welcome sign of the season: The first snow of fall dusts Mt. Bachelor
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday night brought the first snow of the season to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, a timely…
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Emergency closure ends, a year after the Firestone and Flat Top fires, but visitors are still urged to use caution
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest lands around last year’s Firestone and Flat Top Fires, about 20 miles…
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Crews build containment on Foley Ridge Fire amid signs of progress; Highway 242 still closed
More than 300 firefighters have brought the lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire east of McKenzie Bridge to 58% containment, allowing officials to…
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Redmond Senior Center to host ‘Wellbeing Fair’ this week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Wednesday, October 1st, the Redmond Senior Center is hosting it’s 2025 Wellbeing Fair–a day dedicated to health,…
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BINGO! Support Think Wild of Central Oregon this Thursday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Calling all Bingo lovers! This Thursday marks Think Wild’s last ‘Bingo on the Brew Deck’ fundraising event at the Cascade Lakes…
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Central Oregon Animal Welfare Summit happening in Bend in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, October 14th, join the Humane Society of Central Oregon, CAMP, Fences for Fido and more at Silver Moon Brewing for…
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