Speeding driver caught at 104 mph near Prineville, police stress safety
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ— The Prineville Police Department posted on Facebook, showing a traffic stop where a driver was recorded traveling 104 mph…
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Be part of the solution: Housing crisis workshop in Central Oregon
Do you want to be part of the solution to addressing the housing crisis in Central Oregon? Central Oregon YIMBY, 1000 Friends of Oregon, and Central…
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Decision 2026: Post-debate voter reaction poll finds Diehl won the debate, but Bethell won the night
MONMOUTH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Predict Oregon, an independent polling company, conducted a live voter-reaction poll after Thursday night’s Oregon…
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Decision 2026: Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates slam Kotek, trade few jabs at first debate
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle HILLSBORO, Ore. — Four leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor race squared off for their…
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There’s Good News: You can once again watch baby chicks hatch on an OSU Extension Service livestream
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Viewers around the world can once again watch new life begin as the Oregon State University Extension Service brings back…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild introduces new, adorable wildlife ambassador animals for education, conservation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild has introduced two new wildlife ambassador animals, a western toad and a gopher snake, to help educate the community…
Continue Reading Decision 2026 – WATCH: Oregon GOP 2026 Gubernatorial Debate
Hillsboro, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday evening, four candidates running for the Republican nomination for Oregon governor debated in Hillsboro. The…
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Parasite Alert: Central Oregon veterinarian urges dog owners to de-worm pets
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to keep their pets up to date on de-worming medications following the discovery…
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Oil drops, stocks soar to wrap up a wild week. What just happened in markets?
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — For most of the past week, markets have traded as though the war with Iran were already over. The…
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Republicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension
By Ellis Kim, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Congress on Friday approved a short-term extension for a critical foreign surveillance program after…
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St. Charles Health System opens new cancer center in Redmond, making care more accessible
REDMOND, Ore. – St. Charles Health System celebrated the opening of its new 53,000 square-foot Cancer Center in Redmond Thursday with a…
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New SE Bend roundabout planned at 15th Street and Ferguson Road; open house coming up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson…
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Problem Solvers: 90% of Inmates Struggle with Addiction or Mental Illness, Officials Say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What used to be a place to hold people awaiting court has quietly transformed into something far more complex. Inside the…
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Little snow, big spirit: Mt. Bachelor begins short-season wrap-up with fresh snow & spring festival
(Update: adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor official) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — This season at Mt. Bachelor looked slightly different from…
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There’s Good News: ‘One Dad’s Mission’ to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every…
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Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s governor has vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that…
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Scam alert: State courts warn Oregonians not to fall for fake texts imitating court notices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Judicial Department warned Oregonians Thursday of a new scam text message that imitates a court-ordered notice…
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Early-season wildfire burns nearly 260 acres in swampy area of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
DIAMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have made good progress in containing a nearly 260-acre wildfire that broke out earlier this week in a…
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Fire breaks out at Les Schwab Tires warehouse in Prineville; Crook County Fire crews douse flames
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue crews stopped a fire in a Les Schwab Tires Prineville warehouse Thursday afternoon and no…
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New rankings out: St. Charles still region’s largest private employer, grew workforce by nearly 7% in past year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers…
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