TRAFFIC ALERT: Oregon 126 Closed Between Redmond and Sisters Due to Crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT has just informed KTVZ News that OR 126, between Sisters and Redmond near Buckhorn Road, milepost 104, due to a crash. At…
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FIFA World Cup: How to Watch USA Vs. Australia
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, Team USA will participate in their second match on Friday at Seattle Stadium.…
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Central Oregon athletes gear up for Special Olympics USA Games
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon athletes are preparing to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, following a send-off…
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Bend Police: Restaurant employee arrested for sexually abusing minors at downtown business
BEND, Ore – (KTVZ) — A 35-year-old Bend resident, Davis Allen Kellar, was arrested on Thursday, June 18, on suspicion of sexually abusing minor…
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Problem Solvers: Lawsuit, lien, and customer accusations after local roofing company goes silent
(Update: adding comments from homeowner, BBB) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon homeowner says he paid thousands in a deposit for a new roof, but…
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Bend City Council approves Climate Pollution Fee on natural gas appliances in new homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of debate, Bend City Council has approved a new Climate Pollution Fee that will place charges on certain natural…
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BREAKING NEWS: Semi Rolls Over on Prineville Grade
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police have confirmed to KTVZ News that a crash on Ochoco Highway, also knows as the Prineville Grade, is…
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Bend to expand water infrastructure with approved land transfer from Forest Service
BEND, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service has approved a major land transfer that will allow the City of Bend to expand its Outback water system west of…
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Real Taste of India Restaurant Closes Following Shilo Inn Closure in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Real Taste of India Restaurant has closed following the closure of the Shilo Inn. KTVZ News went to the property on Thursday…
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Great Drake Park Duck Race returns Sept. 13; tickets benefit Central Oregon charities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a fundraiser supporting local community charities, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.…
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Central Oregon Community College seeks mediation in faculty contract talks
UPDATE: Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum Union released the following statement to KTVZ News concerning the school seeking mediation.…
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There’s Good News: Bend cyclists of all ages invited to hit the course at Cascade Cycling Classic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For one afternoon, downtown Bend streets, usually filled with traffic, will belong to cyclists of every age and ability.…
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KTVZ to Air Seattle Mariners Games on The CW and FOX
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The networks of KTVZ will be airing select Seattle Mariners games starting on July 3rd. KTVZ is excited to announce that…
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Player safety concerns force Oregon Lightning to forfeit season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning organization forfeited the remainder of its 2026 AF1 season on June 11, 2026, citing significant player…
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Bend woman killed in suspected DUI crash while cycling in California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two bicyclists were killed and a third was injured in a suspected DUI crash on June 11 on the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura…
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Wyden warns Trump policies may harm US reputation at World Cup
OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden demanded the Trump administration explain its record of entry denials and visa problems affecting fans,…
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Redmond’s Mayor Ed Fitch announces re-election campaign
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, June 18th, Redmond’s current mayor, Ed Fitch, announced on KTVZ News at Sunrise during ‘Ask the Mayor’ that he…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch discusses speed enforcement, invites community to upcoming celebrations
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From speeding concerns to xeriscape landscaping rebates, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s…
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UPDATE: Lone Pine Fire northwest of Powell Butte now 100% contained, cause identified
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) —According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lone Pine Fire, which was burning northwest of Powell Butte, is now…
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New Central Library in Bend draws 63,000 visitors in first month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Central Library in east Bend is drawing record crowds just weeks after opening. In its first 30 days, the library…
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