Flat Fire forces evacuation of ‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Actor Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, says he and his family were forced to…
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Bend man already serving prison time for other henious crimes, sentenced to over 31 years in prison for child sexual abuse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeremy Lee Shaw of Bend has been sentenced to 31 years in prison for sexually abusing a child under the age of 12 in 2011. The…
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement after 2 years of dating
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift wrote on Instagram to announce the news. By Doha…
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Fatal single-car accident in Crook County claims life of Prineville woman
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning just before 9:00 a.m., Crook County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from Crook County Fire and Rescue responded…
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Central Oregon school districts release plans for phone policy, amid Governor Kotek phone ban
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With students heading back to the classroom next week, school districts are adapting to Governor Tina Kotek’s order to ban…
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A community meeting was held Monday night in Sisters to update concerned citizens on the Flat Fire, as more difficulties or problematic weather events may occur this week
SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — A community meeting was held Monday night at the Sisters High School auditorium, where fire and law enforcement officials…
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Deschutes County advisory committee begins work to draft proposed commissioner districts
(Update: Adding video) The Deschutes County District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) will begin work in September to develop…
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Commissioners to hold public hearing for changes to county outdoor lighting regulations
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to…
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Back to School: Bend shopping options from apparel to supplies as online prices rise
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer winds down, one thing is top of mind for many children and parents: the 2025-26 school year!…
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Think Wild offers tips for aiding wildlife as Central Oregon battles Flat Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As crews work to contain the Flat Fire, now at just under 22,000 acres, Think Wild Central Oregon is offering tips on how to aid…
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Closet light ignites fire in home; Bend Fire stresses smoke alarm safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on White Rock Loop just before 1pm Saturday. No one was at home…
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Police seize more than 4,000 pounds of marijuana, shut down unlicensed extraction lab
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Police seized thousands of pounds of marijuana and dismantled a large, unlicensed extraction lab during a raid Friday morning…
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Your voice matters: State and local leaders host Central Oregon Town Hall
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — There was a Central Oregon legislative Town Hall Sunday morning at OSU Cascades, Edward J. Ray Hall, in Bend. Oregon…
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Crews respond to fire at Prineville Freight Depot; cause under investigation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire crews are responded to a fire reported Sunday morning at the Prineville Freight Depot on Northwest Bus Evans Road. The…
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Samson Garner’s ex-wife testifies about end of troubled marriage at his trial on charges he plotted a mass shooting at Smith Rock
Samson Garner’s ex-wife testified by video at his trial Friday, offering details about how their marriage had hit rough times and she eventually…
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Warm Springs man pleads guilty to assault of girlfriend, who jumped from moving car to escape
(Update: Adding video) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to assaulting his girlfriend with a…
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Oregon officials seek public’s help to find boy, 11, who went missing from Redmond with his father and may be at risk
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help in finding an 11-year-old boy…
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Congressman Cliff Bentz visits Redmond smokejumpers, talks wildfires and redistricting
REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz was in Redmond Friday, speaking with smokejumpers from the Redmond Air Center. While there he took…
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Car found submerged in Deschutes River, Police say vehicle stolen
BEND, Ore. — Bend Police are investigating a report of a partially submerged vehicle found early Friday morning in the Deschutes River near…
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Forest Service opens up 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska
OREGON (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service has announced it will be hiring nearly 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It…
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