Fog causes minor delays at Redmond Airport, officials urge travelers to plan ahead
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fog continues to hang over much of Central Oregon this week, and one of the biggest impacts has been at local airports. In…
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UPDATE: Most Bend, Deschutes County leaders back six-month extension of Juniper Ridge ‘safe stay area’
(UPDATE: Adding video and quote from Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A majority of Bend and Deschutes…
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Central Oregon residents take part in ‘Walk Out for Freedom’ protest against ICE in Bend
Update: Video from Jan 20th protest in Bend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Protesters gathered today in both Bend and Redmond as part of the ongoing…
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‘Thin’ snow coverage prompts Mt. Bachelor lift closures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm, sunny weather continues across Central Oregon, with highs in the upper 40s and light winds. The mild stretch is melting…
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What’s a ‘corner crossing’? Hunters know, and two Central Oregon lawmakers want to make them clearly legal
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State senators Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the Oregon Hunters Association,…
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State Senator Broadman of Bend, colleagues to try again on bill to allow small Kei trucks on Oregon highways
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman…
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AAA: Oregon gas prices stay ‘calm,’ though Bend’s edged upward last week
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) -– It’s been another calm week for gas prices across the country, with 45 states seeing pump prices change by a nickel or…
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Dudley’s Bookshop to open second location in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dudley’s Bookshop Café will open a second location this spring, coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. It will be the Old Mill’s…
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Flock debate: Oregon lawmakers poised to tackle ‘fishing expedition’ searches of license plate data
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A powerful Oregon legislative committee chair is calling for increased “safeguards…
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BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross urges blood donations
(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for…
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Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 camping passes go on sale Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camping passes for Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, January 21st. The resort’s…
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Volunteers lend a hand at Stirrup Purpose equine therapy in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known…
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It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads
The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The…
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Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines…
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Voters react as Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum hold townhall in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over an hour and a half, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum took questions from members of the community…
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ONE on ONE: Senator Ron Wyden stops by the KTVZ Studios
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden is in Central Oregon this week, speaking at town halls in Madras and Sisters. While he is in town, he stopped…
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BendFilm executive director departs; new leadership team announced
(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director…
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Pet Pals: Theodore, 1 of 3 dachshunds looking for a new home
Theodore the dachshund was in the KTVZ studio today for Pet Pals. Other than being incredibly adorable, he is shy, sweet and loving. Lynne, Director…
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La Pine rallies around child needing heart transplant
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of La Pine is coming together around a child and family in need of support – and a heart. Braxton Twyman was…
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City of Bend drafts policy to bar federal immigration enforcement at any city-owned facilities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is preparing to enact a policy barring the use of city facilities for federal immigration enforcement, as…
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