Truck driver charged with killing couple arrested by ICE after release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Rajinder Kumar on April 22nd, 2026, after his release on April 2nd,…
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Sisters firefighters extinguish chicken coop blaze
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from three districts quickly extinguished a chicken coop fire at 16615 Bitterbrush Ln. in Sisters, Ore., on…
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Central Oregon’s CET launches new transit route, expands Dial-A-Ride area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will launch new public transit…
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Key takeaways from Powell’s last meeting as Fed chair
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting, with some…
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REMINDER: Burn ban in Redmond starting April 30 due to early wildfire season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is…
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Iran war has cost the U.S. $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says
By Alexandra Marquez WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — A top Pentagon official on Wednesday said that the cost of the ongoing U.S. conflict with…
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Fallen Soldier Cart to visit Central Oregon on June 25-26
SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service…
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Decision 2026: Deadline looms for Oregon voters to register or change party affiliation
(Correction: Party Affiliation Deadline was Tuesday, April 28th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final day to register to vote or change party affiliation…
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Oregon State Marine Board conducts annual training for marine law enforcement in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting its annual marine law enforcement training in Jefferson County. The…
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Bend Factory Stores announces rebrand, new farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market…
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Plan Ahead: Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road to open for season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are scheduled to open for the season on Thursday, May 7, at 8 a.m. The Deschutes…
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Oregon man sentenced to prison for mail theft
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) Patrick Wright, a 44-year-old man from Burns was sentenced today to 45 days in federal prison for repeatedly stealing mail.…
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Problem Solvers: Camp closures climb as concerns grow over where people go next
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Standing along Highway 97 on Revere Avenue, the changes are hard to miss. Where tents once stood off and on for years, there…
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Firefighters reduce wildfire risk with planned burns in Deschutes National Forest
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters with the Deschutes National Forest are conducting prescribed burning operations today on both the Sisters Ranger…
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Oregon gas prices soar double digits as surge hits 49 states
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are up in 49 states this week, with 38 states, including Oregon, showing double-digit increases. Drivers are…
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Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Kristen Holmes, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of…
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Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests to allow firewood collection until Nov. 30, 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firewood collection season for personal and commercial use will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes Drew Whyte as deputy chief and fire marshal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new…
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Country star Tyler Hubbard set to rock Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in 2026
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country music artist, will perform live at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond,…
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Early morning structure fire contained to exterior of Madras home, all occupants safe
MADRAS, ORE. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews responded to a structure fire at a single-family home in the 600 block of NE Chapel…
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