Bowman Museum showcasing new exhibit about the history of Crook County Fire and Rescue
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bowman Museum’s Belknap Exhibit Center is showcasing a new exhibit called “History of Crook County Fire and…
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Fire Restrictions begin June 1st on county owned land
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– With summer almost here and the weather getting warmer the need for caution dealing with fires is growing. As such. fire…
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House Bill prohibiting cell phone use in schools fails in Senate
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — House Bill 2251, better known as the ‘Cell Phone Bill’, was hotly debated amongst citizens before it…
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2025 Bi-Mart Deschutes County fair releases free summer concert lineup starring big names like Brothers Osborne & Diplo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you are wondering what musical acts will be making their way to Central Oregon for this year’s Deschutes County fair, wait…
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Update: U.S. 97 reopens following deadly crash north of La Pine
(Update: Adding video) UPDATE: Oregon State Police have released new information on Friday’s crash, including the names of the people involved. Below…
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Bend man found guilty of assaulting Yellowstone National Park employee
CANYON VILLAGE, Wyo. (KTVZ) – 67-year-old Bend resident David Tyler Regnier was convicted by a federal jury on May 21st for assaulting a federal…
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Volunteers work to protect native pollinators with new hummingbird garden
(update: adding new video, comments from PPB president) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend’s Orchard Park has now planted a hummingbird habitat thanks to the…
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Sisters man hit by car recounts the scary and confusing experience for KTVZ News
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have much more information for you from the sister’s story we first told you about last night. A Sisters man is under…
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Neighborhood Association pushes for expansion of major roundabout in Old Mill to be prioritized
Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you drive around Bend, chances are you’re familiar with the Reed Market and Bond Street…
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Cascade Lakes Highway opens, giving locals and visitors access to countless trails and over a dozen lakes
(Update: Fun new video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a record winter and nearly eight feet of snow piling up on the Cascade Lakes Highway, the beloved…
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Here’s a sneak peek at the new downtown Bend wine-tasting and dining spot, Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland-based winery is getting ready to open a new dining spot in downtown Bend. Here’s a first look at Amaterra Kitchen +…
Continue ReadingChief Meteorologist John Carroll visits 4th graders at Buckingham Elementary in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fourth graders at Buckingham Elementary in Bend were pumped up and ready to learn about the weather as KTVZ’s Chief…
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Badge at risk: State panel recommends lifetime certification ban of Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp
Just an hour after the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety regulator board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend a lifetime ban on…
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Police surround SW Redmond home, arrest fugitive sought in burglary, domestic violence incident
Police equipped with several drones, a K-9 team and an armored car converged on a home in southwest Redmond Thursday afternoon, looking for and…
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Problem Solvers: Investigating why Bend and Redmond are seeing record sky-high housing prices  Â
(Update: Adding video) CENTRAL OREGON [KTVZ] — Central Oregon’s housing market continues to evolve. It presents both challenges and…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Buckingham Elementary Weather Detectives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the fourth-graders at Buckingham Elementary School got a visit from KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to…
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Summer with the Library offers fun and learning for all ages
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longer, warmer days are here—and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can join…
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Prescribed burn northeast of La Pine puts up tall smoke plume; burn west of Sisters canceled
Nearly 240 acres of prescribed burning were taking place Thursday on the Deschutes National Forest northeast of La Pine, putting up a smoke plume…
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Muriatic acid fumes at Tollgate subdivision pool prompt firefighter, hazardous materials team response
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Muriatic acid fumes from a chemical storage closet on Tuesday brought Sisters-Camp Sherman…
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WATCH: Oregon Police Policy Committee discusses, votes to recommend lifetime ban on sheriff’s certification
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the recorded KTVZ News livestream of Wednesday’s meeting of the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety…
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