Deschutes County residents weigh in on natural hazards, emergency preparedness efforts
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released the results Wednesday of ithe Office of Emergency…
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Driver alert: Guardrail and bridge work to slow Oregon Highway 126 traffic east of Powell Butte
(Update: Video Added) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A road and bridge project will be slowing traffic for the next few weeks on Oregon Highway 126…
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Bend Chamber marks 100 years of supporting business community; Centennial Celebration set for May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting the regional business…
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Rep. Bynum nominates 23 Fifth District students to U.S. service academies; 6 are from Deschutes County
OREGON CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore. announced Wednesday the nomination of 23 students in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional District…
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Central Oregon lawmakers’ caucus outlines top session priorities: Job growth, housing, OSU-Cascades and more
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Senator Anthony Broadman, D-Bend, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville announced Wednesday the 2026 session…
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Senator Ron Wyden, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduce bill to prevent President Trump from profiting off lawsuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Tuesday to prevent President Donald…
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Bend Comedy Festival returns Labor Day weekend with bigger lineup
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a sold-out debut last year, the Bend Comedy Festival is returning Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, with…
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Sheriff Ty Rupert stresses transparency and honesty at town hall meeting in Redmond
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert held a town hall meeting in Redmond to address community concerns and discuss his first…
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ODOT’s major Terrebonne project on track to finish this fall
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Transportation says the large “Lower Bridge Way” project in Terrebonne is moving forward on…
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Jimmy Eat World takes ‘Bleed American’ on tour, performing the iconic album live at Hayden Homes Summer 2026
LOS ANGELES, Ca. (KTVZ) — The Arizona rock band Jimmy Eat World announced a North American tour on Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of…
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Casey Andrews chosen as new executive director of the Central Oregon Trails Alliance
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After an extensive and thoughtful search process, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced…
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UPDATE: La Grande man killed, Bend man injured in head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras
Oregon State Police on Monday released the name of a La Grande man who was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras. A Bend man was…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake goes retro with ’80s theme this year
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, just announced that its…
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Man shot near Redmond Fairgrounds after property dispute; few details out amid investigation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man was shot Sunday night in an undeveloped area south of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds after a property dispute, but…
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New defense attorney granted delay in murder trial of Bend man accused in 2024 fatal stabbing of roommate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a change in defense attorneys, a murder trial has been delayed a second time for a Bend man accused of the fatal stabbing…
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Couples can snowshoe under the stars with Wanderlust Tours this Valentine’s Day
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Wanderlust Tours is hosting a “Romance in the Snow” tour this Valentine’s Day weekend, offering couples a chance to go…
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Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer’s North America stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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Prineville police take man into custody after social media threats prompt Crook County schools alert, increased patrols
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville police took a man into custody Monday morning following reports of threats circulating on social media that…
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Weekend Crook County rollover crash leaves one dead
(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, February 7th, a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a green Subaru Forrester…
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Wyden, Merkley, Bynum announce $3.8 million in FAA funding for Redmond Airport terminal expansion
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep.Janelle Bynum, announced on Monday $3.8 million in federal funding to…
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