Decision 2026: Candidate Conversations – Republican Danielle Bethell
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As midterm races approach, KTVZ is bringing viewers in-depth interviews with candidates in local and statewide contests. If you…
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Update: Power back on for over 1,000 Central Electric Co-Op members after four-hour outage
More than 1,000 Central Electric Cooperative members lost power for several hours Thursday due to an equipment issue at the Madras…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Raise a Glass for the Kids’ fundraiser was a community celebration of generosity
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Assistance League of Bend says it’s thrilled to announce the success of its recent fundraising event,…
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Prineville Police have a suggestion on how to safely travel those icy winter sidewalks, and it involves a penguin
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s been a relatively mild and calm late fall so far, but with winter coming, Prineville Police had a fun suggestion…
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UPDATE: Four-vehicle injury crash on U.S. Highway 97 near La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Oregon State Police, OSP responded to a four-vehicle injury crash Wednesday on Highway 97 near milepost 167…
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Oregon Senators Wyden, Merkley make urgent plea for House to approve Secure Rural Schools funding
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) –– Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley (both D-Oregon), alongside Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch (both R-Idaho) are…
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Redmond planning commission denies MonteVista Homes’ proposed curvilinear neighborhood
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major housing proposal in southwest Redmond faced an unexpected setback this week after the Redmond Urban Area Planning…
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Christmas Parade returns to Downtown Bend Saturday, Mistletoe Miler before parade
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The annual Christmas Parade is returning to the streets of downtown Bend, this Saturday, December 6th at noon. Cascade Relays is…
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Meteorologist Shannon Brady gives insight into where all the mountain snow is this year
It has been nearly a week after the expected opening day and Mt. Bachelor and this year is off to a slow start. The current base depth reads at just…
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Deschutes County district map sparks debate; commissioners delay decision, will hold public hearing
(Update: Adding video and quotes from Commissioner Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday to…
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Holiday bazaar brings local artisans and festive cheer to Tetherow Resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm…
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Prineville pastor pleads not guilty to abuse charge for allegedly shooting and blinding ‘Pumpkin’ the kitten
Defense attorney says he shot the cat, believing it was feral and was attacking his chickens PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jason Swick, 48-year-old…
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Bend-based logging company named Eastern Oregon Operator of the Year for thinning work in crowded forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two loggers – one from Bend – and a forest road builder have been chosen as Operators of The Year for their respective region…
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‘Under Pressure’: Bend’s High Desert Museum prepares upcoming exhibit exploring our volcanic past – and present
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For millions of years, volcanoes have been the most powerful force in nature. And for many in the West, the impact of volcanoes…
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Trucker accused of causing deadly Hwy. 20 crash arraigned on new manslaughter charges; bail doubled, to $500,000
A truck driver whose jackknifed rig allegedly caused a crash that killed a newlywed couple east of Bend last week was arraigned Wednesday on more…
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State grants are now available to help owners of dry household wells, or ones hit by wildfire
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Water Resources Department is now accepting grant applications for the Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement…
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Helping the helpers: Redmond Fire & Rescue launches confidential wellness app for personnel and their families
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When community members interact with public safety professionals, they’re probably not thinking about…
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Bend’s beloved Pole Pedal Paddle race is turning 50; official design contest is now open for artist submissions
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union said Wednesday they are now…
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Powell Butte Community Charter School wins Firebusters program, hosts special Grand Prize Assembly
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Air Link helicopter touched down in the field outside Powell Butte Community Charter School on Tuesday. But this…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office celebrates 25th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s 25th annual Shop with a Cop event, happening through…
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