Elmer’s Restaurants to take over old Shari’s location off Highway 97 in north Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After six months of being an empty storefront, the former Shari’s location on Bend’s northside will soon once again be a casual…
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Former Bend music teacher pleads guilty, receives 20-year prison sentence for online abuse of children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former music teacher for the Bend La-Pine School district was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday following a…
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Supreme Court blocks Trump from restarting Alien Enemies Act deportations
By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations…
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Officials ask for public’s help to recapture 7 escaped New Orleans inmates still on the run
By Julianna Bragg, Holly Yan, Dalia Faheid, Isabel Rosales, Rafael Romo, CNN (CNN) — Louisiana officials are appealing for the public’s help…
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BLM imposes fire restrictions, fireworks ban on lands across Oregon and Washington to curb human-caused fires
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions went into effect Thursday for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington.…
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Prescribed burning planned Friday north of Sisters; burn northeast of La Pine canceled
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Deschutes National Forest officials, the planned continuation of prescribed burns Friday northeast of La Pine has…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses encampments, speeding, and litter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Bend following the latest encampment closures, to speeding litter in downtown, pedestrian accommodations and…
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Americans’ optimism about the economy is at a near-record low
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Americans’ feelings about the US economy remain in the doldrums after President Donald Trump’s tariffs:…
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Storm kills at least 5 in St. Louis as millions remain under the threat of strong tornadoes and violent winds
By Mary Gilbert, Emma Tucker, Taylor Ward, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A storm that produced a devastating tornado in the St. Louis, Missouri,…
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Rite Aid offloads pharmacy assets of 1,000 locations to several rivals
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Rite Aid has sold the pharmacy services of most of its stores across the United States to several…
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Off-leash dogs chase six deer away from SW Bend front yard, much to residents’ frustration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doorbell cameras can catch wonderful scenes of nature and life – but sometimes, they can also record a very frustrating, even…
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Deschutes National Forest, partners conduct over 250 acres of prescribed burns near La Pine, Crescent and Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest was conducting more than 250 acres of prescribed burn operations Thursday on the Bend-Fort Rock, Crescent and Sisters…
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Problem Solvers: After historic 2024 wildfires, Central Oregon ramps up “Firewise” community preparedness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon experienced its most severe wildfire season on record in 2024, with an estimated 1.9 million acres of forest and grassland…
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COCC finds new funding source to replace cut federal grant for rural arts-focused summer camps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently canceled $10,000 federal grant awarded to Central Oregon Community College’s rural youth camps from the National…
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Planning is underway for the city of Sisters’ newest park; open house coming up
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is working with consultant NV5 on the development of a Master Plan for Northwest Park, located near the…
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Deschutes County now offers free household hazardous waste disposal 2 days a week at Bend’s Knott Landfill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department has expanded its household hazardous waste disposal options at Knott Landfill in…
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Medford man arrested and charged after driving into medical office building
(Update: Adding video) MEDFORD, Ore. (KOBI) – The Medford Police Department announced charges will be filed nearly a week after a truck…
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KTVZ to launch new weekly sports show, “Beyond the Score”
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s athletes are stepping into the spotlight like never before. KTVZ is proud to announce the launch of its new…
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Judge in Idaho student killings case demands records held following leak
By Eric Levenson, Jean Casarez, Lauren del Valle and Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A judge overseeing the pretrial hearings for Bryan Kohberger,…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch discusses water sustainability, city development and the new Amazon facility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about water sustainability in town and upcoming development plans, to questions about traffic safety and…
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