Thousands of Oregon students attend FFA convention in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Approximately 4,000 high school students from across the state gathered at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this…
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UPDATE: Gas leak, backfire sparked destructive Tumalo shop fire
UPDATE: TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental fire caused by a vehicle backfire destroyed a 1,600-square-foot shop and several vehicles in Tumalo…
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No Kings Coalition plans protest on March 28 at Drake Park in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Another “No Kings” rally is set to take place in Bend later this month as part of a nationwide movement. Organizers with…
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Mt. Bachelor launches 2026/27 season pass sales with ‘Buy Now, Ski Now’ perk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin selling 2026/27 season passes on March 24, featuring a “Buy Now, Ski Now” perk that grants new…
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High Desert Latinx culture celebrated at COCC’s inaugural soccer event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades will host the inaugural “La Copa del High Desert” soccer…
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NeighborImpact helps Redmond TSA workers during partial shutdown with $5,000 in gift cards
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact donated more than $5,000 in gift cards to support TSA employees at Redmond Municipal Airport who are working…
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High Desert Chamber Music partners with St. Vincent de Paul for community donation drive at concert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to host a community donation drive during its…
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Union: COCC Employees Vote to Strike, Deadline Set for April 2nd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union, representing employees at Central Oregon Community College, have voted to authorize a strike, with a deadline of…
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Medical emergency at Smith Rock State Park prompts multi-agency response
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency responders assisted a 67-year-old California man following a medical emergency at Smith Rock State Park on…
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Traffic enforcement ramps up in Deschutes County after reckless driving incidents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing traffic enforcement after three recent incidents involving speeds more than…
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“An Unforgettable Experience”: Changing Patterns to host 3rd annual incarceration re-entry simulation fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “What would you need to successfully navigate life after incarceration?” is a question that Changing Patterns’ 3rd annual…
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Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group to hold series of Wildfire Preparedness Fairs
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group is launching a series of regional preparedness fairs starting in April 2026.…
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Cycle Oregon’s Summer Kids Bike Camp expanding to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cycle Oregon is expanding its Summer Kids Bike Camp to serve children in Portland, Hillsboro and Bend for the 2026 season. The…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s captain William Bailey appeals firing after investigation into radio comments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey is appealing his firing from the agency. The termination followed an…
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UPDATE: Senator Jeff Merkley postponed upcoming Sisters, Prineville and Madras town halls
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley postponed his town hall tour in Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties this…
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Think Wild, Cascadia Wild partner to expand volunteer wildlife tracking in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild and Cascadia Wild have partnered to expand rare carnivore monitoring efforts in Central Oregon through…
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UPDATE: 9 acre fire in Crook County, known as Teaters Fire
UPDATE: The Teaters Fire is now 9.3 acres, burning near Paulina. CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Watch Duty confirmed a new wildfire in Crook County…
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‘More than shelter’: $3M grant expands safe housing for women and children in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries was awarded a $3 million grant today, to expand housing for women and children in Central Oregon.…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond ice rink timeline, airport future, and water concerns
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch joined KTVZ News at Sunrise for this month’s exclusive “Ask the Mayor” segment, answering…
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Deschutes National Forest cancels prescribed burns south of Sisters, SE of Bend, cites ‘unfavorable conditions’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to what it calls “unfavorable conditions, the Deschutes National Forest canceled Thursday’s planned prescribed burning…
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