Boating safety tips for a memorable Oregon waterway experience
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time…
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Oregon’s Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — After winning the Republican primary in Oregon’s Second Congressional District, Cliff Bentz is now turning his full…
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Jamie Collins to replace Tony DeBone as Deschutes County commissioner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jamie Collins will assume the role of Deschutes County Commissioner from Position One, taking over from Tony DeBone in…
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One Class at a Time: Native American leader educates Pine Ridge fourth graders on culture and regalia
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Laurie Danzuka, who leads the Native American Success Collective, recently visited fourth-grade students at Pine Ridge Elementary.…
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Sneezing more lately? Central Oregon allergens are surging again
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Allergy symptoms are currently high in the High Desert region, leading many people to experience sniffling and sneezing. Local…
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Made in Central Oregon: Inside the Bend shop behind Breedlove Guitars
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Inside a Bend manufacturing facility, thousands of guitars are handcrafted each year. They’re played on stages around the world,…
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Crook County High School NJROTC cadets to represent Oregon in National Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School NJROTC cadets have arrived in Washington, D.C., where they will represent Oregon in the National…
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Kyle Busch, a 2-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, dead at 41
By Jacob Lev, CNN (CNN) — Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, has died at the age of 41, just hours after his family said he was…
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Think Wild adds new hands-on volunteer opportunities for kids and families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is launching a series of new youth and family volunteer…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend to host first-ever Baseball Skills Camp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend (BGCB) will host its first-ever Baseball Skills Camp from June 22 through June 26 at Juniper…
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Local agencies urge e-bike safety amidst increase in accidents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local agencies are issuing a community-wide reminder about e-bike safety and laws as warmer weather increases the number of road…
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Health Alert: Deschutes County issues rabies alert after bat exposure in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions after a dog in Sisters came into contact with a bat…
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Summer travel plans impacted by rising gas costs, survey finds
OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains…
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Deschutes County seeks public input on growth, housing and wildfire planning priorities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community…
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Oregon State Parks introduces digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund awards $300K to support local arts programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend.…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions about traffic concerns, parking problems, water allowances for farmers, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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Central Oregon election results in: Runoffs and clear winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner…
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FFA Tractor Competition Held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a tractor competition today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This event…
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Madras to welcome 8,000-square-foot facility for Latino substance abuse treatment
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) BestCare Treatment Services broke ground today in Madras on a new Latino residential treatment facility for substance abuse. This…
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