Internship grant helps Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue strengthen community outreach
(Update: adding video, comments from intern, fire chief) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grant is helping Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue…
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Disease outbreak hits John Day River bighorn sheep population
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several California bighorn sheep along the John Day River have tested positive for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae, marking the…
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Back to School: Redmond High School Students Begin School Year in Portable Classrooms Amid Construction Delays
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back-to-school looks a little different this year at Redmond High School, where teachers and students are starting the…
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Black Butte Ranch police step up traffic enforcement to improve road safety
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Black Butte Ranch police are stepping up traffic enforcement efforts to help keep roadways safe. Over…
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Prineville man Mark McKinnon charged with five new counts of sexual abuse
Update: The Crook County Sheriff’s Office informed KTVZ News McKinnon was arrested on September 4th, not September 5th. This has been updated in our…
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Gov. Kotek pauses data center projects on state land until 2027
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek today directed all state agencies to immediately pause unapproved requests for state-owned property for data…
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Oregon Zoo displays critically endangered Bali myna to raise awareness
The Oregon Zoo has placed a rare female Bali myna in its public Vollum Aviary, offering visitors a chance to view one of the world’s most endangered…
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Burns woman dies in UTV collision on Highway 78
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 71-year-old Burns woman died Saturday afternoon after her UTV was struck by a car on Highway 78 in Harney County, according…
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Rip City Rally to bring Trail Blazers and festivities to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health announced the route for the 12th annual Rip City Rally, which will travel nearly 350…
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Back to School: Crook County’s Jump Start Program Prepares Kindergarten Students for Success
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News was able to learn more about Crook County’s Jump Start program, which helps children ease into…
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Redmond Municipal Airport director steps down after 11 years
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The longtime director of Redmond Municipal Airport has resigned after 11 years in the position, and the city has named an…
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Oregon and Washington will meet for baseball classic in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon Ducks and the University of Washington Huskies baseball teams will play in the inaugural Northwest…
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September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – This month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is celebrating Big…
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Back to School: Officials Urge Caution as Central Oregon School Buses Head Back on the Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As students return to school, school buses are heading back onto the roads in Bend-La Pine Transportation officials are warning…
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Bend snowboarders take center stage in new film “KEVORKIAN”
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of Bend’s top snowboarders are coming together for a new full-length film celebrating the sport, the people behind it and…
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Prineville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ focusing on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Prineville police are inviting the community to join them for coffee on Tuesday, September 8th. Officers…
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Redmond Skate Park to close for maintenance starting Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Happening next, the Redmond Skate Park will be closed for maintenance. The city says crews will be making surface and edge…
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Mt. Bachelor gets early-season snowfall as resort prepares for fall hours
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make an early appearance at Mt. Bachelor, with the resort receiving additional early-season snowfall over…
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Pacific Power presents preferred route for transmission line after public pushback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacifiCorp, the parent company of Pacific Power, has narrowed its options for a major transmission project through Central and…
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Safety concerns lead to removal of Harmon Park’s 50-year-old play boat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District removed a long-standing play boat from Harmon Park this week after staff determined the…
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