Refugee turned judge Zohra Bakhtary Tourville named to circuit court
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek appointed Zohra Bakhtary Tourville to the Washington County Circuit Court on Friday. The appointment is…
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Man arrested after striking two highway workers on I-84 off-ramp
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 15th, 2026, Oregon State Police arrested Gregory Adam Polanski, 43, after he struck two Oregon Department of…
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Over 50 wildfires ignited by lightning strikes sweep across Central Oregon
Wheeler County, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon experienced widespread lightning activity yesterday, July 15, 2026, with more than 2,000 strikes…
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Bend seeks community members for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from community members to serve on its Police Chief’s Advisory Council.…
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Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink for Make-A-Wish Oregon this Friday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ)—Dutch Bros Coffee and the Dutch Bros Foundation are partnering with Make-A-Wish Oregon for a fundraiser this Friday, July 17. The…
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Deschutes National Forest opens comment period for restoration project
Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has opened a public comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment of the Sisters…
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Governor Kotek urges Trump administration to withdraw proposed federal grant rule
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would change how billions…
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Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder brings together riders from around the globe while giving back to local communities
(Update: adding corrected video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of cyclists from around the world rolled into Central Oregon this weekend, crossing…
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Local bands unite for Bands for Bread benefit concert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nine local bands will perform at Bands for Bread, a free benefit concert to fight food insecurity, on Friday, July 31. The…
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High Desert Museum hosts ‘Welcome the Night’ event for nocturnal wildlife enthusiasts
BEND, OR (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon will host “Welcome the Night” on July 15, an after-hours event celebrating nocturnal…
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Oregon Health Authority secures $97.1M in federal funding for rural health initiatives
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is awarding about $97.1 million in additional federal funding to improve the health and well-being…
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OnPoint Credit Union awards $500,000 in grants to nonprofits in Oregon and SW Washington
OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 59 nonprofit organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation: Supporting 21,000 children and families annually
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in ten residents in Deschutes County access services annually through the Deschutes Children’s Foundation campuses. This…
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Oregon gas prices continue to fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in…
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Problem Solvers: Cattle Mutilations in Central and Eastern Oregon Remain a Mystery for Ranchers
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) —…
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Oregon Health Authority’s Rethink the Drink campaign promotes July 4 safety
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is encouraging residents to plan for safe July 4 celebrations, urging individuals to “Rethink…
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Wilsonville police safely guide bear out of residential area
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the…
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BLM enforces strict fire restrictions in Oregon and Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has implemented strict fire restrictions across all of its public lands in Oregon and…
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Fourth of July Safety Reminder: Soak Fireworks, Sparklers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire officials are reminding residents about firework safety for the Fourth of July. Public safety advice includes soaking…
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Les Schwab Tires and Oregon Foundations pledge $1 million for wildfire support
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Foundations and Les Schwab Tire Centers announced a partnership on June 30, 2026, to provide at least $1 million in wildfire…
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