Navigating Bend: This weeks road and traffic report from the City
For the Week of June 30-July 6: 2025 Street Preservation – Street preservation continues with street resurfacing (grind & inlay). Various…
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“Really concerning:” Local reaction to public land sale proposal, blocked in US Senate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contentious topic this past week: the possible sale of public land. The provision brought forth by Utah Senator Mike Lee as…
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KTVZ News to host 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, with live coverage of Bend and Redmond’s fireworks shows
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first year ever KTVZ News will be showcasing both Bend and Redmond’s firework shows with the our live show, The 4th of…
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What you need to know: 4th of July Pet Parade in Bend
(Update: Adding video) Bend, Ore. – (June 26, 2025) – Bend Park and Recreation District’s July 4th Pet Parade is a community…
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Family Night at the Crooked River Roundup Rodeo
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s a big week in Prineville as crowds roll in for the 80th Crooked River Roundup to celebrate…
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Congresswoman Bynum to hold town hall in Redmond on Saturday, June 28th
(Update: Adding video) Washington, DC – On Saturday, June 28th at 11:00AM PT, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum…
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Prineville city officials were blindsided with news that one of their biggest employers, Owens Corning, would be closing its doors
PRINEVILLE, Ore. [KTVZ] — One of the biggest employers in Prineville is shutting down—without giving city leaders a heads-up – leaving 184…
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Eugene man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, meth in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Eugene man was sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in Oregon,…
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‘Heartbroken’: Parents raise concerns over HDESD cuts affecting children with disabilities
(Update: Adding video, adding comments from parents, HDESD statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parents, caregivers, and teachers are urging the High…
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County Commissioners to discuss “Potential Sheriff Transition” following van der Kamp resignation
(Update: Adding video, comments from county commissioners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Deschutes County Commissioners will now decide Deschutes County’s…
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Street Paving Work in the City of Bend Kicks off June 30
As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and…
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Sen. Anthony Broadman proposes tax on all nicotine pouches to fund wildfire efforts
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Oregon Senator Anthony Broadman has introduced a bold amendment aimed at better funding the state’s wildfire prevention…
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Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sees three bipartisan bills pass house, now onto senate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver Announces $2.1 Million in Funding and Launches Final Fundraising Phase for Park View Infrastructure
La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and…
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RootedHomes Announces New Executive Director and Deputy Director
RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new…
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Overland Expo PNW 2025 Brings the Ultimate Overlanding Experience Back to Oregon, June 27–29
REDMOND, OR – June 5, 2025 — Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the premier overland event series in the United States, returns June…
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As firework sales open, Oregon’s Fire Marshal urges residents to check local restrictions and keep celebrations safe
SALEM, Ore. – With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July…
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NEW VIDEO: Bald Eagle rescued and rehabilitated after ingesting lead, released back into the wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — A bald eagle recently spotlighted in a Problem Solvers report on the dangers of lead poisoning in wildlife has made a return to…
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Furry Freight Shelter Transport to hold 8th annual benefit yard sale this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The small but mighty team of volunteers at Furry Freight Shelter Transport are holding a fundraiser garage sale all weekend in…
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Trey Songz replaces Tyga for 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo concert lineup
Redmond, OR – The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B…
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