Kaiser Permanente and Oregon nurses union reach tentative deal after year-long talks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP) reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente on…
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Oregon Lightning kicks off 2026 season with community event in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning arena football team will host a community event this Friday at the Les Schwab Tire Center in…
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Deschutes County Commissioner candidate proposes 6-mile no camping zone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, announced a proposal Monday to establish a 6-mile “no camping” zone…
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Prescribed burning planned southeast of Bend this week near Camp II staging area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews with the Deschutes National Forest are set to begin a series of prescribed burns Monday about 15 miles southeast of…
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Seussical Jr. brings Dr. Seuss magic to Sisters stage
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The colorful world of Dr. Seuss is coming to life in Sisters this weekend as Ovation Performing Arts debuts its youth…
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New bagel deli set to open in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new locally driven bagel shop is preparing to open its doors in Bend, bringing fresh bagels, espresso and family-inspired…
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Thousands of Oregon students attend FFA convention in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Approximately 4,000 high school students from across the state gathered at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this…
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UPDATE: Gas leak, backfire sparked destructive Tumalo shop fire
UPDATE: TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental fire caused by a vehicle backfire destroyed a 1,600-square-foot shop and several vehicles in Tumalo…
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Pet Pals: Meet Domino, a spunky and loving pup ready for adventure
This week for Pet Pals, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is spotlighting Domino, a one-year-old herding mix with plenty of puppy energy and a…
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Mt. Bachelor launches 2026/27 season pass sales with ‘Buy Now, Ski Now’ perk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin selling 2026/27 season passes on March 24, featuring a “Buy Now, Ski Now” perk that grants new…
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High Desert Latinx culture celebrated at COCC’s inaugural soccer event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades will host the inaugural “La Copa del High Desert” soccer…
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NeighborImpact helps Redmond TSA workers during partial shutdown with $5,000 in gift cards
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact donated more than $5,000 in gift cards to support TSA employees at Redmond Municipal Airport who are working…
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High Desert Chamber Music partners with St. Vincent de Paul for community donation drive at concert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to host a community donation drive during its…
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Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group to hold series of Wildfire Preparedness Fairs
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group is launching a series of regional preparedness fairs starting in April 2026.…
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Cycle Oregon’s Summer Kids Bike Camp expanding to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cycle Oregon is expanding its Summer Kids Bike Camp to serve children in Portland, Hillsboro and Bend for the 2026 season. The…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s captain William Bailey appeals firing after investigation into radio comments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey is appealing his firing from the agency. The termination followed an…
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UPDATE: Senator Jeff Merkley postponed upcoming Sisters, Prineville and Madras town halls
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley postponed his town hall tour in Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties this…
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UPDATE: 9 acre fire in Crook County, known as Teaters Fire
UPDATE: The Teaters Fire is now 9.3 acres, burning near Paulina. CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Watch Duty confirmed a new wildfire in Crook County…
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‘More than shelter’: $3M grant expands safe housing for women and children in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries was awarded a $3 million grant today, to expand housing for women and children in Central Oregon.…
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Deschutes National Forest cancels prescribed burns south of Sisters, SE of Bend, cites ‘unfavorable conditions’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to what it calls “unfavorable conditions, the Deschutes National Forest canceled Thursday’s planned prescribed burning…
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