Gov. Kotek orders half-staff flags to honor fallen Navy Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on July 29th, 2026, in solemn…
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Akawa Butte Fire: Mop-up continues ahead of public meeting tonight
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire remains active as of July 28, 2026, with crews continuing mop-up operations today to identify and…
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Volvo driver killed after rear-ending stopped Freightliner on Highway 26
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — One man died Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, after his white Volvo semi-truck and triple trailer rear-ended an overheated…
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Wyden and Merkley secure $488,500 for Oregon veteran transport
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today they secured $488,500 in federal funding for key veteran health care…
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Oregon Department of Revenue schedules one-hour closure tomorrow
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue will temporarily close its Salem office and all contact centers for one hour tomorrow, July…
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Oregon animal rights proposal falls short of ballot after signature review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A controversial proposal that could have dramatically reshaped ranching and outdoor recreation in Oregon will not appear on the…
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FIRE ALERT: Little Buck Fire jumps Highway 218 near Clarno amid Red Flag Warning
CONDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Yesterday, on Saturday, strong winds during a Red Flag Warning caused significant growth on the Little Buck Fire, part of the…
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Crane High School opens for livestock evacuations in Harney County
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Harney County Sheriff’s Office notified the public via social media that Crane High School has a half acre available…
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Wyden, Merkley Demand Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Response Assistance from Trump Administration
Bend ORE. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ reached out to the offices of Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley regarding the wildfires burning across Central…
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Argentine national caught in Deschutes County following Mexico femicide investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juan Manuel Reverter, an Argentine national suspected in the high-profile femicide of model Agostina Jalabert, was arrested…
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Oregon officials urge drivers to prepare for wildfire season as smoke, road closures increase
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State officials are urging Oregonians to plan ahead, stay informed and travel prepared as wildfire activity increases across…
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Bend Park and Recreation District opens fall registration Aug. 4.
Bend ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District will open registration for fall recreation programs and sports leagues on Tuesday, Aug. 4,…
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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation grants $5,000 to Bend-LaPine Education Foundation
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Education Foundation received a $5,000 grant this month from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to support…
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Bend Central Library sets grand opening for August 15 and 16
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Central Library in Bend, Ore., will host a community grand opening celebration on Aug. 15 and 16, 2026. The two-day event…
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Young Listeners’ Guild offers free BOGO concert tickets for ages 17 and under
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Young Listeners’ Guild is offering free concert tickets for ages 17 and under with the purchase of a regular-priced ticket,…
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Gov. Kotek seeks applicants for Union and Wallowa County Circuit Court vacancy
Salem, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Union and Wallowa County…
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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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