Oregon Legislature passes bill expanding options to treat allergic reactions in schools
While legislators are supposed to represent their constituents, it’s not often that a letter from an Oregon teen leads to a…
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Crook County Commissioners advocate for Central Oregon priorities at 2026 State of the Union address
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Crook County Commissioners Seth Crawford and Susan Hermreck were in attendance at the 2026 State of the Union where they…
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The US surpassed 1,100 measles cases in two months. Expect more deaths next
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US has recorded more than 1,100 measles cases so far this year, according to data published Friday by the…
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La Pine food bank adds ADA accessible shower for public use
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saint Vincent DePaul of La Pine held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for new shower facilities at its food bank on Morrison…
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Amid surge in need, St. Charles makes access to healthy, affordable food a priority; new program launching
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many Central Oregonians struggle to access affordable, healthy food – and that need is increasing, according to results from…
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Free wildfire preparedness session in Terrebonne on March 9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terrebonne residents can learn how to protect their homes and land from wildfire during a presentation on Monday, March 9. The…
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Rep. Bentz Introduces O&C Renewal Act to restore timber production, support counties and curb wildfire risk
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced the O&C Renewal Act of 2026 on Tuesday in a bid to reaffirm timber production as the…
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St. Charles Health System funds food insecurity programs in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saint Charles Health System is providing grant funding to community organizations to help Central Oregonians access affordable…
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Friends, family mourn loss of Bend splitboarder Stratton Matteson, killed in British Columbia avalanche
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family and friends are mourning the loss of an inspiring, well-known member of Bend’s backcountry community, splitboarder…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Madras High School students build bathrooms from scratch
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Advanced Construction students at Madras High School are building fully functional bathrooms from the ground up as part of a…
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Oregon House again delays vote to reschedule transportation tax election from November to May
(Update: adding video) By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Legislature yet again delayed a vote on one…
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COCC makes its case on balancing wages and financial stability as union classified workers weigh possible strike
(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its…
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Jefferson County ranching couple sue Central Electric Cooperative for over $10 million, blaming utility for Cram Fire
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County ranching couple has sued Central Electric Cooperative for more than $10 million,…
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Netflix shockingly bows out, leaving Paramount as the apparent Warner Bros. winner
CNN By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Paramount emerged as the victor in the months-long battle for Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix backed out…
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Highway 26 traffic stop, drug-detection K-9’s alert leads to search of car, arrest of Redmond, Prineville men
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A traffic stop on U.S. Highway 26 near Madras led to a drug-detection K-9’s alert, a search and the arrest of two men from…
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Oregon Senate panel clears Democratic senator of discrimination, harassment
A Democratic Oregon state senator who interrupted and raised his voice at a Republican state representative during a contentious debate last June was…
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Oregon’s private-sector job vacancies flattened out in 2025, state says
Oregon private employers reported 58,500 job openings at any given time in 2025, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department’s Job…
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‘So deserving’: Mama Eva, the viral Cane Corso, is still looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Images of a starving Cane Corso, who appeared to have just given birth, rapidly spread on social media in late…
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Papa Johns is closing hundreds of locations
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Papa Johns is the latest pizza chain to close hundreds of locations following a tough quarter as…
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Wildfire Safety: As fire season approaches, you’re invited to hear from local experts about strategies you can use to protect your home
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to attend a free Wildfire Home Protection Workshop designed to help reduce wildfire risk and…
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