Oregon officials urge extreme caution as wildfires stretch resources
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, fire officials are asking Oregonians to use extreme caution as wildfires continue burning across the state and…
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Central Oregon 9/11 Memorial Rally set for Sept. 11-12
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association will host its 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial Rally on Sept. 11-12 across Central…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley launches corruption town hall tour in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, launched his “Stop the Corruption” town hall tour in Bend, meeting with local residents to…
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Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopens following closure due to wildfires in the area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopened Thursday, August 13th, following a closure due to wildfires. The Crook…
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Oregon officials urge residents to prioritize mental health during wildfire season
OREGON (KTVZ) — As wildfires and smoke continue to impact Oregon, health officials are reminding people to take care of their mental health, too.…
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Mud Bay launches donation drive for pets, families affected by Spokane-area fires
BEND, Ore. — A Pacific Northwest pet retailer is calling on customers across the region to help pets and families affected by recent fires in…
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Bend man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill dog walker, firing AR-style rifle
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 50-year-old Bend man was arrested Wednesday night after police said he threatened to shoot a resident who was walking his dog,…
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Republican candidate Drazan vows to fight for all of Oregon in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan met with local business leaders and workers during a campaign stop in…
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Big Ski’s Pierogis at The Podski set to close by end of 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Ski’s Pierogis at The Podski Food Cart Lot in Bend is permanently closing after a 12-year run. The food truck, which was…
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Oregon drought aid available for businesses, farms and communities
OREGON (KTVZ) — State and federal agencies are making multiple financial and technical assistance programs available to support Oregon communities,…
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Oregon flags to fly at half-staff Friday to honor man killed fighting Wright Springs Fire
OREGON (KTVZ) — Today, Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on Aug. 14, in honor of contractor…
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Portland City Council votes 8-4 to approve $120M Moda Center renovation term sheet
This article was written by Jared Cowley and Evan Watson from KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council voted 8-4 Wednesday to approve an…
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Oregon leads multi-state lawsuit to block federal rule on mortgage escrow interest
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 10 states in filing a…
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Oregon Health Authority resumes search for permanent hospital leader
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has announced a leadership change at Oregon State Hospital in Salem, ending Sean Murphy’s…
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‘Dirtworld: The Uprising’ seeks to unite Central Oregon through cleanup effort
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Homeless encampments along Central Oregon dirt roads have existed for decades, according to organizer Nicholas Dieringer.…
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Former Shilo Inn Furnishings Get New Life Through Furnish Hope
BEND, Ore. — Furnishings from the former Shilo Inn in Bend are getting a second life as a community effort helps move donated items from the former…
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Sisters man killed in motorcycle crash in Curry County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 36-year-old Sisters man died Sunday afternoon following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 101 in Curry County. Oregon State…
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Bend Police remind drivers to stay sober behind the wheel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is offering a reminder to stay sober behind the wheel, as it’s already arrested more than 240…
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“There at the right time”: Private patrol officer helps rescue sleeping woman from Bend apartment fire
(Update: adding video, interview with patrol officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A private patrol officer may have helped save a Bend woman’s life after…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District welcomes new engine, ambulance with community christening
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District added a new fire engine and ambulance to its response fleet today. Community members…
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