Crook County Sheriff’s Office confirm death of man missing since late August
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update on the case of missing person Gordon Grafton. Authorities say…
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The Natural History Pub presents: The Sagebrush in Prisons ProjectÂ
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Happening Monday, the Natural History Pub presents – The Sagebrush in Prisons Project. Hosted by the High Desert…
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Brightside showcases rescued puppies, announces Brighter Futures Benefit Night
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Brightside Animal Center invites the community out to see some puppies who are in need of a forever home. The Deschutes…
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Downtown Bend library to host discussion on degrees, trades, and careers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Downtown Bend Library is hosting a Community Conversations event on September 10th. According to Deschutes Public Library,…
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Central Oregon Fire says fire risk remains high despite recent rain
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2025: Central Oregon — Recent weather systems across Central Oregon brought abundant lightning, strong winds,…
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What we know about access to COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has released new information about who can get this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine and where…
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City of Bend hosting open house for Aune Safety and Connectivity
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community members are invited to an open house, in person or online, to explore proposed safety and connectivity upgrades at the…
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Central Oregon Tool Library opens to the publicÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Tool Library had its grand opening on Friday at the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Restore. COTool offers a…
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Emigrant Fire near Crescent Lake burns over 31,000 acres
(Saturday update) LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) — All primary control lines are complete on the Emigrant Fire. Due to cooler weather and…
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‘Never too late to turn your life around’: Bend’s Walk for Recovery aims to break stigma and celebrate healing
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregonians came together at Drake Park on Friday for Bend’s Walk for Recovery, a fundraising…
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Annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament at Widgi Creek Golf Course returns next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, September 8th, the Widgi Creek Hackers, a local golf group, will be holding their annual Folds of Honor Golf…
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Save the Date: From a Bend comedy show to a dog festival in Sunriver, here’s some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events you won’t want…
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Furry Friends: Stella the sweet girl will melt your heart
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Stella, a sweet 10-month-old cattle dog mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal…
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School is back in session and school buses are back on the roads. Here’s an important reminder from Bend PD
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that school is back in session, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists: school buses are on the…
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Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is almost complete
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Municipal Airport’s new air traffic control tower is close to being finished. On it’s Facebook page, Deschutes County…
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Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation to meet in Redmond, seeking public comment
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will be holding a meeting next Thursday, September 11th, at…
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Making a Difference: Every Child Central Oregon works to support the child welfare system
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 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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Deschutes Historical Society celebrates local business with ‘Legacy Business Reception’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)–The Deschutes Historical Society is celebrating Bend businesses with a ‘Legacy Business Reception’. Read the full press release…
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Local business owners gain support through COCC program, deadline to apply approaching
(update: adding comments from business owners, program coordinator) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon entrepreneurs have just days left to apply for…
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CODE team arrests 3, cites 2 Bend residents after search warrant leads to drug seizure
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team served a search warrant early Thursday morning at a Bend…
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