New affordable housing community in La Pine to open applications
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for Wickiup Station Apartments, a new affordable housing community in La Pine, will open on Thursday, May 28,…
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Memorial Day gas prices in Oregon hit record high despite recent drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are pulling back in 44 states, including Oregon this week. But Memorial Day weekend gas prices in Oregon were…
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Bullet tears through neighbor’s TV in one of two accidental Bend gun discharges this month
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Bend PD PIO, Shelia Miller and from a neighbor of one of the shootings) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police issued gun…
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OSU-Cascades launches Energy Innovation Center for energy solutions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center in Bend to accelerate research and development in…
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St. Charles Foundation’s ‘Give for Good Day’ supports health system services & their workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The St. Charles Foundation is inviting the community to express gratitude and support health care workers during Give for Good Day…
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COCC’s community education program offers 70+ youth camps in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College will host youth camps from June 15 to Aug. 27, 2026. The hands-on, multi-day programs will take…
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Caught on Camera: Theft from Marijuana Dispensary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected robbery of marijuana vapes was captured on camera. The business, Wacky Tobacky on Greenwood, seeks public assistance…
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New Details: A 6-year-old girl dies after trailer incident near Suttle Lake
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KTVZ) — A 6-year-old child died on May 23, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle towing a travel trailer near Link Creek…
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Two 15-year-olds arrested for burglary at Bend’s The Grove; property manager blames fire code for unlocked doors
(Adding information from property manager). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two 15-year-old Bend boys were arrested early Sunday after authorities say they…
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University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding…
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Local Alert Weather Day – Thursday: Strong to severe storms possible in the afternoon
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Showers and storms are expected across Central Oregon for the next few days with Thursday being the most active. There is…
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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire
(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after…
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Multiple deaths reported after chemical plant implosion at Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview
Update: LONGVIEW, Wash. (KGW) — Multiple people have died after a tank of caustic “white liquor” chemicals ruptured at the Nippon…
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Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in…
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2026 Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a Plan, Build a Go-bag, Get Insured, Be Ready to Evacuate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies,…
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WATCH: Coast Guard uses helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s…
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Hotshot crews are battling a fast-moving 1,000-acre wildfire in Wasco County
(Update: adding new size, videos, and images from Central Oregon Fire.) WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Zen wildfire has quickly grown to 1000…
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Redmond honors fallen service members with Memorial Day ceremonies and flag displays
REDMOND, Ore. — Memorial Day in Redmond began early Monday morning, with rows of American flags lining Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery as the community…
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String of residential fires in Central Oregon sparks safety reminder
(update: adding comments from Bend Fire, Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A string of residential fires across Central Oregon this month is serving as…
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Failed power transformer along Highway 97 cause of Redmond vegetation fire
(Update: adding information from Fire Marshal Tom Mooney about the cause and property damage.) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A failed power transformer…
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