Interim Chief Elder remains as City of Madras prioritizes filling city administrator role
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) The city of Madras has stopped its search for a new police chief. Interim Chief Angela Elder will remain in the role…
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Happening Friday: Prescribed burn planned to protect Crescent homes from wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a 44-acre prescribed burn on Friday in the Crescent Ranger District.…
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Crook County moves forward in addressing ongoing concern over potential water contamination
County leaders in Crook County are bringing in a third-party to look into groundwater concerns related to Knife River operations, as neighbors and…
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Update: Wildfire Reported in Jefferson County Along US 97 grows to 28 acres
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire first reported at 3:50 PM in northern Jefferson County has been contained at 28 acres, according to WATCH DUTY.…
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BREAKING NEWS: 6 injured, including suspect, in stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
This article was written by Jake Johns with KING-5 Seattle TACOMA, Wash. — Four students, a security guard and the suspect were injured in a…
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Bend Park and Rec opens lottery for Kids Inc. after-school care May 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening lottery enrollment for its Kids Inc. after-school care program for the 2026-27…
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BREAKING NEWS: 1 injured, 1 killed in ‘chairlift malfunction’ at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
(Update: 1 person confirmed killed, adding pictures from the scene). GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (KTVZ) — One employee died, and another was injured…
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Foster the People bringing tour to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Foster the People will bring their brand-new live show, which debuted at Coachella, to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend…
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Oregon sees dramatic drop in tobacco sales to minors
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon has seen a significant decrease in tobacco sales violations to youth, with only 11% of retailers selling to minors during…
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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable home offered to local workers in Sisters
SISTER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity has launched its first workforce housing opportunity, offering a 1,000-square-foot home in the…
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BREAKING NEWS: Culver School District Teacher Resigns Following Professional Misconduct Allegations
(Update: adding video, statement from Culver School District Office) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Culver teacher, Nathan Barber, has received a…
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Oneil Fire contained at 5 acres, resources to remain on scene
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The forward progress of the Oneil Fire, located at the 4700 block of NE Oneil Way, was stopped at five acres as of 3:12 p.m.…
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Rep. Bentz pushes bill to give Oregon farmers more say in federal water decisions
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing today on H.R. 8259, the Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act…
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Truck driver charged with killing couple arrested by ICE after release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Rajinder Kumar on April 22nd, 2026, after his release on April 2nd,…
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Sisters firefighters extinguish chicken coop blaze
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from three districts quickly extinguished a chicken coop fire at 16615 Bitterbrush Ln. in Sisters, Ore., on…
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Central Oregon’s CET launches new transit route, expands Dial-A-Ride area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will launch new public transit…
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Key takeaways from Powell’s last meeting as Fed chair
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting, with some…
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REMINDER: Burn ban in Redmond starting April 30 due to early wildfire season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is…
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Iran war has cost the U.S. $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says
By Alexandra Marquez WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — A top Pentagon official on Wednesday said that the cost of the ongoing U.S. conflict with…
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Fallen Soldier Cart to visit Central Oregon on June 25-26
SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service…
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