‘Choice, not charity’: Homeless initiative looks to turn bottles into paychecks
Following KTVZ News’ coverage of Senate Bill 992, which would allow grocery and convenience stores with bottle returns to refuse returns during…
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American Airlines resumes direct seasonal service between Redmond and Dallas-Fort Worth
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport announced Friday that American Airlines will again provide direct seasonal service to Dallas/Fort…
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Windy weather forecast prompts Redmond Fire to close outdoor burning season two days early
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a warm and windy weekend ahead, Redmond Fire & Rescue decided to close outdoor debris burning for the season and…
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Oregon State Police identifies Madras motorcyclist killed in Highway 26 collision with pickup truck
Oregon State Police on Friday identified a 36-year-old Madras man who was killed when his motorcycle struck a pickup truck turning left onto Dover…
Continue ReadingTrump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’
By David Goldman and Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that he would set tariffs on steel imported into…
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Firefighters scramble to stop new fire burning near homes off Jackpine Loop SW of La Pine
Firefighters working from the ground and air were able to stop the spread of a new fire that broke out Friday afternoon southwest of La Pine and…
Continue ReadingElon Musk says he’ll keep helping Trump even after ramping up his criticism
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk’s tone on politics has changed dramatically over the past couple weeks. Although he remained gracious…
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Two Sisters firefighters among 22 Oregon has sent to help battle blazes in Alberta, Canada, other U.S. states
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry on Friday deployed 14 firefighters to Alberta, Canada, four to Alaska, three to Minnesota…
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Illegal psilocybin mushroom grow raided at SE Bend apartment; resident arrested, DHS assists with 2 children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon drug agents raided and dismantled an illegal psilocybin mushroom grow operation at a southeast Bend apartment…
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Governor Kotek requests presidential disaster declarations for floods in Harney, Coos, Curry and Douglas counties
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has formally requested Presidential Disaster Declarations to provide federal support for flood…
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Shifting Seasons: The climate crisis in Central Oregon’s native nations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s changing climate is already impacting ecosystems and communities, especially here in Central Oregon. Traditional food…
Continue ReadingSmoke pours into the US as Canada wildfires force province’s largest evacuation in ‘living memory’
CNN By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Massive wildfires burning out of control in western and central Canada are forcing thousands to flee as…
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City of Bend, Deschutes County outline Saturday’s closure of public land at Juniper Ridge, Temporary Safe Stay Area
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County and the City of Bend, working collaboratively to address health and safety concerns at…
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Crews tackle new brushfire burning in NW Lake County, SE of La Pine
Firefighters were working to contain a new brushfire reported late Thursday afternoon in northwest Lake County, southeast of La…
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Bend-area man charged with selling psilocybin mushrooms, infused products out of his car
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-area man has been charged with drug delivery, accused of selling psilocybin mushrooms and products infused with them out…
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‘Pricing everyone out of the American Dream’: Wildfire risk causes insurance distress for Central Oregon homeowners
(Update: adding video, comments by insurance agent, homeowner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From staggering rate increases to notices of cancellation, a…
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College football returns to KTVZ this fall with Beavers, Ducks, and more on NBC, FOX, and The CW
College football is back, and KTVZ is your home for some of the most anticipated games of the 2025 season. With coverage across NBC, FOX, and The CW,…
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Oregon Department of Forestry declares start of region’s fire season; of 16 blazes so far, half were escaped debris burns
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s Central Oregon District is declaring the beginning of fire season on Monday, June 2…
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NeighborImpact cancels two local food distribution programs as impacts of federal supply cutbacks deepen
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Continuing to respond to a shrinking food supply due to federal cutbacks, NeighborImpact announced…
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Exclusive: Bend man arrested on cocaine-dealing charges quickly out of jail, much to concern of prosecutor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of selling large quantities of cocaine was arrested last week but released from jail in less than an hour due…
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