Celebrate Jackstraw in Bend’s grand opening this weekend at ‘Fall Fest’
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 25th from Noon-4 p.m., you’re invited to get a first look at the new Jackstraw…
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Fall bird migration raises risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; local backyard poultry flock euthanized
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wild birds begin to migrate during the transition into fall, the risk for transmission of highly…
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Oregon SNAP recipients face uncertainty as government shutdown looms
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — More than 750,000 Oregonians who receive food assistance through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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Heart of Oregon Corps launches sprint to raise final funding for Youth Workforce Development Campus in Redmond
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps kicked off a major fourth-quarter sprint Tuesday to raise the final…
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New store-in-store at Bend’s Box Factory offers ‘Reverie State’: Where scent, sound and memory bring nostalgia to life
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new…
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Bend native, La Mesa officer killed in San Diego County crash remembered for kindness and service
A tragic crash in Southern California has claimed the life of a Bend native who was serving as a police officer with the La Mesa Police Department…
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Fall cooldown: U.S. gas price average closes in on $3 a gallon; Oregon poised to drop below $4, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The national average for a gallon of regular gas could soon fall to the $3 mark for the first time since May 2021. The…
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BREAKING: Recall petition against Sisters mayor and council president has been withdrawn
(Update: added quotes from Mayor Letz and President McDougall) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The recall petition against Mayor Jennifer Letz and City…
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Deschutes County is sending out this year’s property tax statements; here’s what to know
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is sending out 2025-2026 property tax statements this week. Property owners will…
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‘Uncharted territory’: NeighborImpact prepares for possible local hunger surge due to halt in SNAP benefits
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact said Tuesday it’s preparing for a potential surge in hunger across Central Oregon after the federal government…
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As shutdown hits 3-week mark, here’s a new look at the number of Oregon, local federal workers and their pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With unemployment reports paused due to the 3-week-old federal government shutdown, Oregon Employment Department Regional…
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‘More than just a car show’: Old Mill Classic Cruz donates $10,000 to Central Oregon veteran and first responder support nonprofit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first annual Old Mill Classic Cruz Car Show took place on July 19th in Bend’s Old Mill District and was able to raise…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department asks for public feedback on Recreational Trails Plan
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging the public to provide feedback on the 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 97 single-lane closures Tuesday-Thursday around Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, Highway 97 will have a single-lane closure southbound in Bend near…
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Put a trunk on your trunk: New Oregon Zoo license plate will be available soon from the DMV
Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon Zoo license plate sponsored by the Oregon Zoo Foundation will be…
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Jefferson County sheriff seeks to halt social media rumors of ICE raids, explains what officers were doing
(Update: Adding video, text of statement) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock posted a statement on the agency’s Facebook…
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Crook County Fair Board discusses long-term future of Crooked River Roundup contract
PRINEVILLE, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Crook County Fair Board met Monday evening in Prineville, focusing on one of the most significant topics on its…
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Drivers escape serious injury in three-car crash at Crook County intersection
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at a Crook County intersection fortunately led to only minor injuries, Oregon…
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Governor Kotek highlights affordable housing collaborative efforts during Central Oregon tour
State and local leaders gathered Monday in Bend and Sisters to spotlight Central Oregon’s progress toward building more affordable homes as part of…
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Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend…
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