Update: US 20 Reopen Following Crash Between Bend and Burns
UPDATE: According to ODOT’s TripCheck, US 20 has reopened between Bend and Burns, however there is a traffic warning in place. Drivers are urged to…
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Local animal shelter in need of donations as more than 100 cats and kittens recovered
UPDATE: KTVZ News spoke with Brightside Animal Center Friday afternoon and learned the cats and kittens are currently being placed in foster homes.…
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Rescuers find camper alive 2 days after going missing in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness
UPDATE: MARION COUNTY, Oregon (KGW) — Search and rescue teams have found a 68-year-old man who went missing in the Mount Jefferson…
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Prineville Police Department Reminds Community About Viewpoint Hours
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Police Department posted on their social media platforms Friday, a reminder for the community that the…
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‘Let me be brave’: Local Special Olympics athletes head to State Games after successful USA Games
(Update: adding video and comments from athletes, coach) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Special Olympics athletes are heading to Corvallis this…
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Update: Forward progress stopped on Ivancovich Fire in northwest Redmond
Update: According to Watch Duty, forward progress has been stopped, some units are being canceled. Update: The fire is now known as the Ivancovich…
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BIG OL FISH: A fintastic day on the waters
Fishing enthusiasts, get ready to reel in some inspiration from the impressive catches. From German brown trout to a 26-inch beauty from the Upper…
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Update: Police Respond Shooting Threat at St. Charles Bend, Traffic Stop Enroute Leads to Manhunt for Wanted Suspect
UPDATE: Bend Police have provided an update concerning today’s incident.At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Bend Police received a call…
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The air cools off. The Pavement doesn’t. Heres what Central Oregon pet owner’s should know.
BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But…
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Vehicle crashes into electrical box in NE Bend, causes traffic signal outage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle crash disrupted traffic at a busy Bend intersection Thursday afternoon after it appeared a car left the roadway and…
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Oregon Lottery retailer R & R Grocery shares $32,000 bonus with employees
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A $3.2 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket, sold at R & R Grocery and Sporting Goods in Prineville, has earned the…
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Central Oregon Community to Rally Against ICE Arrests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A demonstration is planned for Saturday, July 11th at Bend’s Peace Corner to protest the recent actions of Immigration and…
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Local bands unite for Bands for Bread benefit concert
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nine local bands will perform at Bands for Bread, a free benefit concert to fight food insecurity, on Friday, July 31. The…
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Central Oregon Experiencing “Extreme” Drought Conditions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — All three Central Oregon counties are now experiencing “extreme” drought which was reported in latest drought monitor. Here’s…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about Transportation GO Bond, Firewise initiatives, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns regarding the voter-passed 2020 Transportation GO Bond to reports of illegal firework use over the 4th of July…
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Alfalfa Fire District slashes services amid leadership and staffing shortage
(UPDATE: Meeting took place where board decided on reduced service) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board of Directors voted today…
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Bend Fire & Rescue battles structure fire, damage estimated at $75,000
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 21312 Evelyn Court shortly before 5 pm. Firefighters arrived to find…
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New nonprofit hopes to keep Central Oregon athletes closer to home with year-round ice facility
BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is known for outdoor recreation, but for local ice sports athletes, access to year-round ice remains limited.The Forge…
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Bend Born Author Pens Bed time story: ‘Mrs. Moon’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-born author Michelle Kutz has released her new children’s book, “Mrs. Moon.” The short story is a bedtime rhyme was…
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Bend Robbery Suspect, Russell Boggess, Pleads Guilty to Cannabis Store Heist
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Russell Ian Boggess, 43, of Bend, pleaded guilty today tied to a robbery at a Bend cannabis store in 2024. According to court…
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