Shilo Inn Bend is one 3 Oregon locations which abruptly closed due to bankruptcy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Shilo Inn is now one of three Oregon hotels owned by the chain to close amid bankruptcy, the latest sign of deepening…
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Central Oregon’s Think Wild urges you to ‘BAT-ten down the hatches’ this winter, to prevent wildlife conflicts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Winter is the most effective time to prevent wildlife conflicts before they start, Central Oregon’s Think Wild reminded property…
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Click It or Ticket: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office launches seat belt, child car seat enforcement blitz
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office are stepping up traffic enforcement over the next two weeks to keep…
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Ex-Blazer Chris Dudley, who narrowly lost governor’s race in 2010, says he’s running again for GOP nomination
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. — Chris Dudley, the ex-Portland Trail Blazer who came closer than any Republican in…
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Watch for smoke: Crooked River National Grassland plans pile burning near Skull Hollow Trail, Campground
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday…
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Homeless Leadership Coalition to begin week-long annual Point in Time Count across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Homeless Leadership Coalition, Central Oregon’s Continuum of Care, will be kicking off the annual Point in Time…
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How to stay safe in cold weather, according to a doctor
CNN, CLEVELAND CLINIC By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Much of the United States is experiencing prolonged and extreme cold weather, with recent…
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Oregon, IRS begin processing e-filed 2025 tax returns, here’s when first state refunds are expected
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, January 26th, Oregon and the IRS have begun processing electronically filed tax year 2025 returns. The Department of…
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Bend Police Department prepares for 42nd Community Academy, encourages citizen participation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department’s 42nd Community Academy is slated to kick off once again this April, and the department is…
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Seattle Seahawks Punch Their Ticket to Super Bowl LX
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The Seattle Seahawks are headed to Super Bowl LX after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game, setting up a…
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Local Democrat legislators address budget concerns and priorities at town hall meetings
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are just a handful of days away from the beginning of the 2026 legislative short session. As…
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Videos and witness statements shed new light on moments leading up to Alex Pretti shooting
By Curt Devine, Thomas Bordeaux, Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Just minutes before his fatal encounter with…
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Mount Bachelor’s avalanche dogs: Ensuring safety on the slopes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avalanches are not only dangerous, but they can be life-threatening. That’s why ski resorts take the utmost precautions to…
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Local Cub Scouts enjoy friendly competition at Pinewood Derby
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local pack of Cub Scouts held their annual Pinewood Derby on Saturday. The Pinewood Derby is a classic Scouting event that…
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The Museum at Warm Springs Hosts Navajo Elder for Special Lecture February 3
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan from the Navajo Nation will share her profound journey of preserving Indigenous culture and…
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Child alerts family during early morning Starwood Fire in Bend, $40k in damage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire early Friday caused significant damage to a home in the Starwood subdivision off Tumalo Road, according to Bend…
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Mama Eva’s incredible transformation: From emaciated to adoptable
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center released a new update on Mama Eva. She’s the Cane Corso dog we told you about in our Problem Solvers…
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KTVZ’s Lynsey Harris Bids Farewell to Central Oregon, Heads to California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After sharing Central Oregon’s stories, KTVZ’s Lynsey Harris is saying goodbye to the newsroom and the community she has come…
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Health officials warn: Central Oregon sees high flu activity
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ)– Influenza season officially began in Central Oregon as of January 2026, with a significant increase in flu cases attributed…
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Oregon State Hospital makes ‘significant’ improvements, is now in compliance with patient care and safety standards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Hospital has made notable changes in regards to patient care and safety after a sentinel event in March of…
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