Oregon invests in nearly 300 affordable homes across the state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New investments from Oregon Housing and Community Services are creating nearly 300 affordable homes across the state. The…
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Bend Police remind drivers to stay sober behind the wheel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is offering a reminder to stay sober behind the wheel, as it’s already arrested more than 240…
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There’s Good News: Garter snake receiving care at Think Wild surprises staff with eight babies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news, and it comes from our friends at Think Wild! An adult female garter snake arrived at the wildlife…
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New Franklin Avenue traffic closure begins Monday, August 17
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, progress continues on the Franklin Avenue project, but drivers should be prepared for another traffic closure…
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“There at the right time”: Private patrol officer helps rescue sleeping woman from Bend apartment fire
(Update: adding video, interview with patrol officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A private patrol officer may have helped save a Bend woman’s life after…
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Kentucky Man Dies at Oregon Park After Falling from Top of Waterfall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 20-year-old Kentucky man died Monday evening after falling approximately 177 feet from South Falls at Silver Falls State Park…
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Redmond City Council to hear proposal for fireworks ban
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond City Council is scheduled to hear public testimony Tuesday on a proposal that would prohibit the possession, sale…
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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awards $7,500 to Family Access Network
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $7,500 to the Family Access Network to support basic-needs services for families…
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Bend police respond to 20 calls about dogs left in hot cars this month, one dog dies
(Update: adding Bend police comments, information about dog death) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures soaring, the Bend Police Department is…
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“The fires are fresh and the equipment is stale.” – Sen. Wyden Tours Central Oregon Fires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden traveled across Central Oregon to assess ongoing wildfire response efforts and meet directly with emergency…
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City of Bend awards $650,000 to help lower home prices at Woodhaven Estates
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest has received a $650,000 award from the City of Bend Affordable Housing Fund to support…
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Smokey Bear celebrates 82nd birthday in Central Oregon with wildfire prevention message
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s…
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Rotary grant brings free smoke protection kits to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks…
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FIRE ALERT: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres in Klamath County
(Update – August 9, 2026: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres) CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire on…
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Central Oregon gas prices remain above national average, but relief may be ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices in Bend remain above the national average, but drivers in Central Oregon could see some relief at the pump soon.…
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Senator Ron Wyden reacts to new federal tax exemption passed as Oregon faces record wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire…
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Smoke from Central Oregon fires expected to impact air quality
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest…
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Portion of Maury Mountains reopens as Coyote Fire containment increases
Prineville, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest decreased the size of an emergency closure order for the Coyote Fire today, reopening a…
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Habitat for Humanity gets $350k for affordable housing project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes…
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Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell remains closed, possibly through the weekend
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, if you plan to drive through Central Oregon, plan for continued delays. U.S. Highway 26 remains closed…
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