Central Oregon to reduce fire restrictions to Stage 1 starting Saturday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials in Central Oregon will reduce public use fire restrictions to Stage 1 starting at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Sept.…
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High Desert Museum celebrates National Wildlife Day on Sept. 4
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., recognized National Wildlife Day on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, highlighting its ongoing care…
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Meet Remy, a hidden gem looking for her forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals visited the Humane Society of Central Oregon to meet Remy, an eight-year-old dog who has been waiting…
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Programming Note: KTVZ News at 10 pm on FOX Preempted Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News at 10 pm on FOX is preempted due to FOX programming following the network’s coverage of Fresno State Vs. USC.Viewers…
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Deschutes River Woods Residents Raising Money for Wildland Brush Truck, Additional Equipment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents of Deschutes River Woods are raising money for a wildland brush truck, which would be utilized by community members…
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Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer accused of misuse of funds and harassment
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — A former Labor Secretary with ties to Oregon is under fire from the Labor Department’s internal watchdog. A new 40-page…
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BLM warns Oregon and Washington that wildfire season is not over
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management issued a warning Friday ahead of Labor Day weekend that wildfire season is far from over across…
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Mountain Lion Spotted in Black Butte Ranch, Police Remind Public of Wildlife Dangers
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch Police are remind the public of wildlife dangers due to their location within Central Oregon.In a…
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Sisters Ranger District holds public meeting on Akawa Butte Fire recovery plans
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District will host a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, to share updates on local vegetation management…
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Join the Care for the Land Fall Trash Bash on Sept. 26 in La Pine
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nonprofit organization Discover Your Northwest will host the Care for the Land Fall Trash Bash community cleanup near La Pine…
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Recreational burning to reopen in Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Districts
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recreational burning will reopen on Saturday, Sept. 5, across all areas within the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Cloverdale Fire…
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Company stiffed $165K for equipment ordered by former Alfalfa Fire Chief Chad LaVallee, despite receiving a FEMA grant to pay for it
Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism Project By: Justin Alderman Alfalfa, Ore.…
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Bend officials to discuss clean vehicle savings amid rising gas prices
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — City and county officials alongside clean transportation advocates will gather in Bend on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to highlight…
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Tobias Read visits Bend to discuss election security and ballot safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read met with Central Oregon residents during an hourlong event hosted by the League of Women…
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Stranded woman rescued from Three Sisters Wilderness after becoming hypothermic
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Search and rescue volunteers brought a 56-year-old Silverton, Ore., woman to safety Wednesday after she became hypothermic…
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BLM launches emergency rescue for wild horses facing food shortages in Oregon
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will launch an emergency rescue operation to remove wild horses from severe food and water…
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Oregon leads 22 states in lawsuit challenging cuts for gender-affirming care
(KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit Wednesday against the…
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Part of Pilot Butte Base Trail closing Sept. 8 for stair replacement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks will temporarily close a section of the Base Trail on the north side of Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint in…
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Ochoco National Forest will reduce closure areas for Rowe Creek Complex and Shingle Fire
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officials with the Ochoco National Forest will reduce closure areas for the Rowe Creek Complex and Shingle Fire beginning…
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Deschutes County sheriff reports growth in youth mentoring program
Bend, Ore. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released annual report highlights today for the Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth program,…
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