Prescribed burn conducted west of Bend on up to 111 acres; forest roads, trails affected
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District were conducting prescribed burning Tuesday on up to 111 acres on the Tiddly Winks Unit 9…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies arrest jailed Level 3 sex offender on new charges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Level 3 registered sex offender has been arrested on new charges of encouraging child sex abuse while in the Deschutes County…
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Road rage caught on camera: Beaverton Police arrest driver suspected of running motorcyclist off Highway 26
Beaverton police have arrested the suspected driver of a minivan that sideswiped a motorcyclist on Highway 26 on Monday morning in what appeared to…
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Sisters is taking the lead in protecting Central Oregon’s dark skiesÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the continental United States. However, increasing…
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Long-time downtown Bend restaurant 900 Wall closes suddenly
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Another long-time staple of Bend’s dining scene closed down abruptly on Monday, as 900 Wall, a popular…
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Community Conversations: Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is all about support – and you can help, too
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation is making a difference in local classrooms, and you can help make it happen for students,…
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Springtime scene along the Deschutes: Bald eagle busy caring for baby eaglets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ viewer Terri Timberman says she was hiking along the Deschutes River near Odin Falls when she spotted a springtime sight of…
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City of Bend’s 2024 Drinking Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report now available
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Water Services Department’s 2024 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report is now available, city…
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Motorcyclist killed in collision with semi on Highway 58 at Crescent Lake Highway
(Update: Adding video) CRESCENT LAKE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crescent Lake Junction motorcyclist was killed early Saturday when he collided with a…
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CET to host Walk and Roll Tour, open house at Hawthorne Station
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, Commute Options and CET is hosting a Walk and Roll Tour…
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Skyliners Lodge won’t be closing soon after all: NatureConnect Central Oregon set to assume operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NatureConnect Central Oregon, formerly known as Central Oregon’s Children’s Forest, announced Monday that it will assume…
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First look: Here’s the early design for the new Bend Senior High Auditorium; open house set for next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools on Monday invited the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School…
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Family of Taylor Wyss reveals Dahnte Cegers, brother of Caleb Cegers, pleaded guilty to hindering prosecution
Caleb Cegers, who is charged with shooting and killing Redmond resident Taylor Wyss in downtown Bend in 2023, was back in court for a status hearing…
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Amid destructive wildfire season, defensible space spared homes: Oregon fire marshal urges action now
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last year, Oregon had one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in its history—1.9 million acres burned, communities…
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Deschutes Alerts plans to send out countywide test message on Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday at around 1 p.m., the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Deschutes County 911 will be sending a test message…
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Bend Park & Rec’s Kids Inc. after-school care opens application process for 2025-26 school year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Park and Recreation District is opening the application process for the Kids Inc. after-school care program. BPRD’s Kids…
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S. Deschutes County woman, parents plead not guilty in attempted murder, child abuse case; trial expected next spring
A south Deschutes County woman accused of attempted murder and her parents entered not guilty pleas Monday in a high-profile child abuse…
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From border walls to bridge projects: Rep. Cliff Bentz defends Trump’s agenda in rural communities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Oregon’s only Republican congressman, Cliff Bentz said he gives President Trump an “A” grade — defending the…
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DEVELOPING STORY: Body of missing Iowa woman discovered in Harney County
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 3rd, search and rescue volunteers discovered the body of missing 29-year-old Kaylee Birt in Harney County,…
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Burgerville begins hiring for first Central Oregon location
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Burgerville is now hiring for its first location in Central Oregon. The company has posted three job openings in Bend on its…
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