Summer travel plans impacted by rising gas costs, survey finds
OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains…
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Deschutes County seeks public input on growth, housing and wildfire planning priorities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community…
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Oregon State Parks introduces digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund awards $300K to support local arts programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend.…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions about traffic concerns, parking problems, water allowances for farmers, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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Central Oregon election results in: Runoffs and clear winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner…
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FFA Tractor Competition Held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a tractor competition today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This event…
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Madras to welcome 8,000-square-foot facility for Latino substance abuse treatment
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) BestCare Treatment Services broke ground today in Madras on a new Latino residential treatment facility for substance abuse. This…
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Raising walls and spirits: Non-profit and future homeowner spread message of hope in Bend
(update: adding video, comments from future homeowner, First Story director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local family’s dream of homeownership took a…
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Learn about home hardening and evacuation at Bend wildfire event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community wildfire preparedness event will be held Wednesday, May 27, at Discovery Corner in Bend, with several westside…
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Former trauma patients recognized for resilience at St. Charles Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program honored former trauma patients Wednesday at St. Charles Bend, an event that featured…
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Thousands in Deschutes County Update or Create Deschutes Alerts Profiles
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and 9-1-1 is reporting strong community engagement following a…
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Ride for free: Cascades East Transit’s Try Transit Week kicks off June 1st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June…
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Full day of blues, roots, and Americana at Bend Blues Festival
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Bend Blues Festival will return to Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This all-ages…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo welcomes Banda Carnaval for free concert
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty union and leadership at odds over pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue…
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LIVE BLOG: Decision 2026 – The Oregon Primary
Use our interactive election results map HERE. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison tells KTVZ News a batch of counted votes is set to be released…
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Bend’s beloved Crux lawn reopens with new design and food trucks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crux Fermentation Project in Bend announced the reopening of its pub lawn after a comprehensive renovation. A popular…
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Crook County Democrats oppose animal rights petition that could restrict hunting, fishing and agriculture
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local…
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