‘Strong Hearts, Strong Teens’: Free heart screening event for Central Oregon youth
A simple heart screening could be the difference between early treatment and tragedy — and one Central Oregon student knows that firsthand.
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Have your say: Visit Bend seeks 4 new board members for tourism & sustainability
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is looking for community members who want to help shape the city’s future in tourism, recreation, and…
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Oregon officials warn of health coverage scams as open enrollment deadline looms
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon officials are warning residents to act fast as the deadline to sign up for health coverage approaches — and to be on…
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Oregon Adaptive Sports brings inclusive snow program back to the slopes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski…
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New Redmond Recreation Center showing major progress ahead of summer opening
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — New video captured by KTVZ on Monday shows major progress on Redmond’s long-awaited recreation center, signaling a big…
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Fatal 2-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Klamath County
KLAMATH CO. (KTVZ)– A two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 228 in Klamath County resulted in one fatality Friday evening, according to…
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‘YEHP’ program combines cash and support to help young adults battle homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new study finds that a pilot program combining direct cash payments with wraparound support is helping Oregon youth…
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Caleb Cegers’ murder trial postponed to April in 2023 downtown Bend shooting of Taylor Wyss
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers has been pushed back another three months,…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory to Friday for southern Deschutes County, other areas
LAKEVIEW, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday for Lake County and southern Klamath County and…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to 27 counts of sexual abuse, luring minors online; two trials set for October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested four times last year pleaded not guilty Monday to nearly 30 counts in two…
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New year brings Redmond’s first marijuana dispensary; second coming soon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s first-ever marijuana dispensary has opened its doors. Oregrown is a well-known dispensary with over a decade of…
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Congresswoman Bynum announces Sisters town hall with Wyden
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is kicking off 2026 with a town hall in Sisters, giving Deschutes County residents a chance to…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert holding more town halls in Terrebonne this week, Sisters next week
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents Monday about this week’s community Town Hall meeting on…
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Prison inmate serving 30-year sentence for 2001 killing of girlfriend in Bend dies at age 76
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate serving a 30-year term for killing his girlfriend in Bend nearly 35 years ago has died in…
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OVER THE WEEKEND: Central Oregon joins nationwide anti-ICE protests
People across the country — including here in Central Oregon — participated in anti-ICE protests over the weekend following the deadly shooting…
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Highway 97 vehicle vs. pedestrian crash under investigation near Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash along U.S. Highway 97 near Falcon Lane in Madras is under investigation. Authorities say the…
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Sunriver Resort’s 30th annual Gingerbread Junction raises record $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort’s beloved Gingerbread Junction competition celebrated a major milestone in December, marking its 30th…
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Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares…
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Problem Solvers: Bend residents raise concerns over aircraft noise
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend says one of the busiest airports in Oregon is located right here in Central Oregon with more than 140,000 annual…
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Destination Rehab launches free Walking Soccer program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab says it is excited to announce the launch of its Walking Soccer for Parkinson’s program, a nine-week indoor…
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