Deadly ‘white-nose syndrome’ detected in Oregon bats for the first time
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — White-nose syndrome – which has killed millions of bats across North America – has been detected for the first time in Oregon…
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Deschutes County chooses Jeff Merwin as new solid waste director, amid effort to site new landfill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County announced Wednesday it has chosen Jeff Merwin to serve as its new solid waste director, following a nationwide…
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ODOT reminds Oregon drivers the April 1 studded tire removal deadline is coming up soon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon drivers now have have two weeks to remove studded tires to meet the Wednesday, April 1 deadline. ODOT is encouraging…
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Oregon gas tax hike opponents file another federal lawsuit in effort to block move from November to May ballot
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle Opponents of gas tax hikes are once again suing the state of Oregon over a law that rescheduled the date…
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Senator Wyden to hold Prineville town hall on swing through Central, Eastern Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that he will hold 10 open-to-all town halls starting March 28 in Eastern,…
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All Oregon school districts have now implemented Gov. Kotek’s order banning cellphone use during school hours
ESTACADA, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek visited Estacada High School Wednesday to see how Executive Order 25-09 is working, now that 100 percent of…
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Washington, Oregon scale back I-5 bridge ambitions as cost balloons to $14.4 billion
The price tag for a new Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River, linking Washington and Oregon, has doubled to $14.4 billion and the timeline…
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Downtown Bend men’s clothing retailer REVOLVR is expanding to a second location, in the Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A well-known name in downtown Bend’s retail scene is expanding to the Old Mill District. REVOLVR, the boutique men’s…
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Scam Alert: City of Bend warns public about email ‘phishing’ scam involving city permit payments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is warning about a recent “phishing” scam involving emails sent to people regarding city permit payments.…
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Trump waives Jones Act shipping restrictions in latest bid to ease gas prices
By Adam Cancryn (CNN) — The White House is temporarily lifting key limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other commodities throughout the…
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‘Means the world’: Bend local Bella Emry reflects on American Idol journey
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Under bright lights and national attention, 22-year-old Bella Emry is quickly becoming a name to watch. But behind her recent…
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Powell says the global oil crisis may have only temporary economic effects
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, as expected, but noted the…
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Ring launches Fire Watch feature aimed at early wildfire detection
HAWTHORNE, Ca. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregon heads toward wildfire season, a new tool from Ring aims to give homeowners, renters and first responders…
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FIRE ALERT: Debris burning in La Pine closed as a result of the Riverview Fire
UPDATE: As a result of the Riverview fire which burnt 12 acres, the La Pine Rural Fire District has decided to close debris burning. The fire…
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Iconic labor leader Cesar Chavez accused of decades of sexual abuse as annual celebrations are canceled nationwide
By Andy Rose, Emma Tucker, Norma Galeana, CNN (CNN) — Latino leaders and elected officials say they are shocked by “deeply troubling”…
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Bend Sustainability Fund awards $500,000 to 11 community projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend awarded $500,000 to 11 community projects through the Bend Sustainability Fund on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The…
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Deschutes County to host free shred events across region in 2026
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents across Central Oregon will have several shredding events this year, to safely dispose of sensitive…
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Widespread Panic to play two nights in Bend this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southern rock jam band Widespread Panic is set to return to Central Oregon for a two-night run at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this…
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Crook County Democrats to host congressional candidate forum in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Democrats will host a forum next month featuring candidates running in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District…
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There’s Good News: Meta awards EDCO $50K grant to boost rural entrepreneurship in rural counties
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon received a $50,000 grant from Meta today to launch a project aimed at…
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