Two prescribed burns planned this month on the Crooked River National Grassland
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland are planning to conduct prescribed burns…
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Deschutes County releases draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan, seeks feedback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is available for public feedback through February 5. The…
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No regular mail delivery, post offices closed on Thursday’s National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — In observance of the National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, the Postal Service will suspend regular mail…
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Oregon Department of Forestry releases revised statewide wildfire hazard zone maps after initial version was pulled
The revised statewide maps of wildfire hazard zones and the wildland-urban interface are complete and final versions are now available on the Oregon…
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Changing of the guard: 10th Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
(Update: Adding video, comments from van der Kamp) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Newly appointed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp was officially sworn into office…
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Two teens injured, Terrebonne teen arrested, released in shooting atop Bend’s downtown parking garage
Two teens were injured early Sunday morning by a shotgun blast fired atop the city of Bend’s downtown parking garage, and a suspect who was arrested…
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Crook County holds swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning, newly elected officials of Crook County were sworn into office in a formal ceremony held at the Crook…
Continue Reading Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Sheriff Kent van der Kamp sworn into office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During a public ceremony on Monday, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang and Sheriff Kent van der Kamp were sworn into…
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Bend police: Man killed at Holiday Motel was alone in the room he rented when found
Police confirmed Saturday that a 34-year-old Bend man found dead Friday in a southeast Bend hotel room was an apparent homicide victim. They said no…
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Oregon plan to ease child welfare regulations sparks early opposition
State senator says proposal aimed at encouraging treatment and placement of children with complex behavioral needs would undo laws passed to protect…
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How the Forest Service hiring hold could impact Central Oregon
(update: adding video, comments from tourism groups, Discover Your Forest) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service is pausing seasonal hiring due…
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Cinderella by Ovation Performing Arts
Redmond, Ore. — A group of more than sixty home schoolers are putting on a production of Cinderella at Ridgeview High School in Redmond. This is the…
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Bend man arrested for violating stalking order after an attempted escape on foot
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) — At 12:06 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, Bend Police responded to a report of a restraining order violation in the 100 block of SE…
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Crook County School Board to Discuss Superintendent’s Employment Amid Complaints
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County School Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 6th, to discuss the employment status of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Nitrogen leak caught on camera at local pharmaceutical company is quickly repaired; internal investigation underway
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today an internal investigation is underway at a Bend pharmaceutical company, after a nitrogen leak was caught on camera by a…
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‘Life has to go on’: Grieving husband remembers wife after tragic fatal car crash in Terrebonne
(UPDATE: Adding video, comments from husband) TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Daniel Perrine is remembering the legacy of his wife Becka, who tragically…
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Meet the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces, Nicholas Mark Patrick Nauser, was the first Central Oregon baby born in the New Year. He was…
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Holidays Bring Big Snow for Bachelor
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the last seven days, they’ve had over 5 feet of snow. And with the possibility of more snow to come, these might be some…
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‘Boring’ 2025 legislative year will focus on infrastructure, says political analyst
(Update: Adding video, comments from Jim Moore) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregonians ring in the new year, new state and local laws are too. But Pacific…
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Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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