Community meets finalists for Madras city administrator position
(UPDATE: ADDING CONTENT FROM EVENT & QUOTES FROM RESIDENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATES) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three finalists for the…
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Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday,…
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OnPoint grant funds BendNEXT program for emerging Central Oregon leaders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships…
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Bend’s 15th Street and Ferguson Road intersection to close for construction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The…
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‘It’s all worth it, in the end’ – Cadets Celebrate completion of the Oregon Youth Guard Challenge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 71st class of the Oregon Youth Guard Challenge graduated today. The formal ceremony took place at the Riverhouse Convention…
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Watch Duty enhances emergency response with new flood alert features
(Update: adding comments from Watch Duty) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer in Central Oregon is a time many people spend outdoors, but as wildfire season…
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Oregon Health Authority revisits pool supervision rule for minors
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority is revisiting a new pool rule, shifting from a mandatory requirement to a recommendation for adult…
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There’s Good News: Warm Springs students celebrate last day of school with annual powwow
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students, families and staff at Warm Springs K-8 Academy marked the last day of school with a celebration centered on…
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Electric mobility grants to boost Central Oregon transportation access
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Central Oregon organizations are among more than a dozen across the state receiving e-mobility grants aimed at…
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Grace and Hammer expands in Redmond with live music, menu updates under new ownership
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grace and Hammer restaurant in Redmond is expanding its offerings in its fourth month under new ownership. The establishment,…
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Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
Editor’s Note: Rainn Wilson is also a Central Oregon resident and was evacuated during the 2025 Flat Fire. By:Ashley Murray-June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON…
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Crook county residents gain free, year-round mattress recycling drop-off site
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, residents of Prineville and Crook County gained a new, permanent, no-cost option to recycle unwanted mattresses and…
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Over 74,000 ponderosa pine seedlings planted in Ochoco National Forest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Ochoco National Forest have completed a pioneering reforestation project in the…
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Projected Social Security benefits cliff creeps up to 2032
By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Congress must act to shore up Social Security during the next six years to avoid an automatic drop-off in benefits…
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Sisters Rodeo kicks off 86th year of “Biggest Little Show in the World”
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life.…
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Drought emergency declared in Oregon counties, 17 of 36 now affected
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency for Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake and Malheur counties in Oregon. This…
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US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years as oil prices jump
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — Annual inflation rose to a three-year-high of 4.2% in May,…
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President Trump argues lawsuit seeking to halt White House UFC fight was brought too late
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — Right now, the Trump Administration is urging a federal judge to reject a bid to stop an upcoming UFC fight at the White…
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Cascades East Transit and Bend schools partner for free student bus passes this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These…
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Bend-La Pine School District launches free summer meal program for kids ages 1 to 18
(Update: Summer lunch program offers La Pine students the option to take their lunch to-go) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the school year ends,…
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