Vehicle crashes into electrical box in NE Bend, causes traffic signal outage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle crash disrupted traffic at a busy Bend intersection Thursday afternoon after it appeared a car left the roadway and…
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Oregon Lottery retailer R & R Grocery shares $32,000 bonus with employees
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A $3.2 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket, sold at R & R Grocery and Sporting Goods in Prineville, has earned the…
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Central Oregon Special Olympics athletes prepare to head to State Summer Games
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon athletes with Oregon Special Olympics will have their final practice Thursday before heading to the State Summer…
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Central Oregon Community to Rally Against ICE Arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A demonstration is planned for Saturday, July 11th at Bend’s Peace Corner to protest the recent actions of Immigration and…
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Local bands unite for Bands for Bread benefit concert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nine local bands will perform at Bands for Bread, a free benefit concert to fight food insecurity, on Friday, July 31. The…
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Central Oregon Experiencing “Extreme” Drought Conditions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — All three Central Oregon counties are now experiencing “extreme” drought which was reported in latest drought monitor. Here’s…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about Transportation GO Bond, Firewise initiatives, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns regarding the voter-passed 2020 Transportation GO Bond to reports of illegal firework use over the 4th of July…
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Alfalfa Fire District slashes services amid leadership and staffing shortage
(UPDATE: Meeting took place where board decided on reduced service) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board of Directors voted today…
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Bend Fire & Rescue battles structure fire, damage estimated at $75,000
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 21312 Evelyn Court shortly before 5 pm. Firefighters arrived to find…
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New nonprofit hopes to keep Central Oregon athletes closer to home with year-round ice facility
BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is known for outdoor recreation, but for local ice sports athletes, access to year-round ice remains limited.The Forge…
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Bend Born Author Pens Bend time story: ‘Mrs. Moon’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-born author Michelle Kutz has released her new children’s book, “Mrs. Moon.” The short story is a bedtime rhyme was…
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Bend Robbery Suspect, Russell Boggess, Pleads Guilty to Cannabis Store Heist
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Russell Ian Boggess, 43, of Bend, pleaded guilty today tied to a robbery at a Bend cannabis store in 2024. According to court…
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Crook County launches update on Goal 5 resources, seeks public input
Crook County has provided an update on the county’s Goal 5 program.Below you can find a press release from the county concerning their update. CROOK…
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Trump challenges Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump announced today that he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a birthright citizenship case. The…
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Redmond Police Department Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Citizen Academy, offering a unique opportunity…
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Navy officer lost in Arabian Sea helicopter crash was from Oregon
By: Jamie Parfitt, Alma McCarty (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Navy on Tuesday identified an officer lost when his helicopter went down in the…
Continue Reading Irrigation Districts Reduce Water Deliveries as Drought Impacts Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two water districts have taken steps to reduce water deliveries as Central Oregon continues to deal with drought…
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Memorial Service and Procession Planned for Redmond Firefighter Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will hold a memorial service for Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle on July 11 at 11 a.m. at the…
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Bend Park and Recreation District: No bridge jumping in Bend parks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An important reminder from the Bend Park and Recreation District: Bridge jumping is not a harmless summer activity– and it’s…
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after saying ceasefire is ‘over’
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. CNN — The Iran situation escalated overnight. President Trump declared the…
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