Police standoff at SW Redmond home ends with man’s peaceful surrender
Numerous police, including a SWAT team and armored vehicles, converged on a southwest Redmond home and street during a standoff late Wednesday…
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La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project receives $3.43 million grant from U.S. Forest Service
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA…
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Oregon DMV making changes: Bend’s DMV office will be open Thursdays for appointments only
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon DMV said Wednesday it will be making several changes at their field offices next month, saying the moves will “offer…
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Flashback Cruz donation advances key projects at the Central Oregon Veterans Village
A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s Deflection Program to celebrate one-year anniversary with graduation ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program and will recognize…
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Six people displaced, several pets perish in two-alarm fire at southwest Redmond apartments
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several pets perished and six people were displaced by a two-alarm fire at a southwest Redmond apartment complex early…
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Planting seedlings for the future: Disaster-relief forest restoration grant helps landowners in post-wildfire recovery
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2020 and 2021 fire seasons greatly impacted the state of Oregon, burning close to two million acres and having a…
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FAA awards Bend Municipal Airport $3.93 million to rebuild taxiways, complete lighting work
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Federal Aviation Administration is investing…
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Wyden helps secure release of Oregon firefighter arrested while fighting Wash. wildfire, detained at ICE facility
KEIZER, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon firefighter who was arrested last month by Border Patrol while helping to fight the Bear Gulch fire in Washington…
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Here’s the NFL and College Football games airing on the networks of KTVZ this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon viewers can gear up for a football-filled weekend with a slate of NFL and college games airing across KTVZ/NBC…
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Dallas ICE facility shooting is among at least 4 attacks or threats on ICE or Border Patrol locations in Texas this year
CNN By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — Wednesday’s fatal shooting at a Dallas ICE field office was at least the fourth instance of violence or a…
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HEADS UP: Prices set to increase on season passes at Mt. Bachelor next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September…
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Michaels is reviving Joann — but not in the way you think
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — A few months after the collapse of Joann, a former foe is reviving the crafting and fabric store’s…
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Central Oregon faces skilled trade shortage as industry leaders call for actionÂ
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon is bracing for a critical shortage of skilled trade workers—a challenge that experts warn could affect…
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Correlation vs. causation: Claims of acetaminophen link to autism prompt confusion and questions
Concerns are rising after federal officials flagged potential risks with acetaminophen use in pregnancy. Acetaminophen — or Tylenol — is one of…
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Oregon Cultural Trust awards record $4.15 million to organizations statewide, including several local projects and programs
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – An increase in fiscal year 2025 donations, as well as investment earnings, has resulted in an all-time…
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El Sancho on Bend’s Westside to become ‘Runaround Sue’ BBQ restaurant
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted…
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This year’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is down to eight finalists – and two are Central Oregon products
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to…
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Crews hold Foley Ridge Fire to under 500 acres, now 40% contained; evacuation notices reduced to Level 1
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 360 firefighters continue to battle the lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates are still rising, amid a mix of job gains and losses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in August, with rates increasing in…
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