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Redmond officials urge fireworks caution: Leave it to the pros, or keep it legal and safe

July 2, 2025 6:22 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue, the City of Redmond & Redmond Police Department officials said Wednesday they are concerned…

Jefferson County Fire & EMS station expansion and remodel

Jefferson County Fire & EMS thanks lawmakers for $1.9 million to complete station expansion, remodel

July 2, 2025 5:52 pm Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has been awarded $1.9 million from the Oregon Legislature to assist with the ongoing expansion…

A cool trip: Lava River Cave tour proceeds support forest program hit by federal funding cuts

June 4, 2024 2:15 pm Jillian Fortner

(Update: Adding videos, Adding details, Jillian Fortner has a report at 6) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Lava River Cave, Oregon’s longest known lava…

‘We delivered’: Central Oregon lawmakers tout ‘big wins’ for region in new state budget

July 2, 2025 5:10 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy and Representative Jason Kropf announced Wednesday a series of key…

Guatemalan national, Culver man living illegally in U.S. arrested on federal charges of enticing, abusing minor

July 2, 2025 4:16 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected child abuser living illegally in Culver has been arrested on federal charges, accused of…

Oregon State Penitentiary inmate convicted in 2003 Bend robbery, kidnap and assault dies at 72

July 2, 2025 3:54 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 72-year-old Oregon State Penitentiary inmate who was convicted and received a lengthy sentence in a 2003 robbery, kidnapping…

Oregon Democrats slam Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ say it would cost many Oregonians health care, food aid

July 2, 2025 2:46 pm Harley Coldiron, Barney Lerten

At a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, a wide array of top Oregon Democrats slammed President Trump’s budget proposal bill, which they…

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial jury split verdict

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, but convicted of lesser charges

July 2, 2025 11:44 am KTVZ News Partners

By Adam Reiss, Erik Ortiz and Katherine Koretski, NBC News NEW YORK (NBC) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the one-time global hip-hop titan…

Bryan Kohberger listens to arguments during a hearing in October 2023

Bryan Kohberger admits to Idaho student murders, as victims’ families remain torn over the outcome

July 2, 2025 2:00 am Barney Lerten

CNN, POOL, KING, MONROE CO. CORRECTIONAL FACILITY By Jean Casarez, Elizabeth Wolfe, Rebekah Riess, CNN Boise, Idaho (CNN) — For 30 months,…

BLM announces 5.7 Million dollars in Oregon Lumber Sales

BLM announces $5.7 million in Western Oregon timber sales

July 2, 2025 10:07 am KTVZ

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “America has significant timber resources, with many of those in Western Oregon,” said BLM Oregon/Washington State…

Four individuals face criminal charges for Ice Protest activity

Four defendants appear in court to face federal charges related to protests near Portland ICE office

July 2, 2025 10:15 am KTVZ - News Team

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four defendants made their first appearances in federal court on Monday, June 29th, for charges related to ongoing protest…

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center’s Open House highlighting Women’s Wellness

July 2, 2025 1:00 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center opened its doors Tuesday night for a special community Open House, catering to women’s…

Lightning apparently sparks 10-acre brush fire in NE Redmond as thunderstorms rumble through region

July 1, 2025 6:28 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lightning from one of several thunderstorms rumbling through Central Oregon Tuesday apparently sparked a brush fire that…

Redmond City Council special meeting fireworks ban

Redmond city leaders approve emergency post-holiday fireworks ban due to wildfire concerns

July 1, 2025 4:22 pm KTVZ

After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting…

‘The choice was made for us’: Bend’s Unofficial Logging Co. owner speaks of business closure

June 30, 2025 7:59 pm Claire Elmer

Following five years of community events, concerts, and axe-throwing, Bend’s Unofficial Logging Company is calling it quits as of Wednesday, July…

Man arrested after ember from illegal trash burn sparks 2-acre fire in SW Redmond

July 1, 2025 1:44 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

A man burning trash illegally in southwest Redmond was arrested on a reckless burning charge Tuesday after an ember sparked a 2-acre vegetation fire,…