Prineville man injured, cited for DUII after crash on Powell Butte Highway
(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was hospitalized and cited for DUII after a crash on the Powell Butte Highway…
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Oregon issues full November SNAP food benefits under Gov. Kotek’s direction following federal judge’s order
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Human Services employees worked through the night and issued full November Supplemental Nutrition…
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Cornell University reaches $60 million deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has reached a multimillion-dollar deal with Cornell University to restore more than $250…
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Jack Johnson returns to Bend September 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced Jack Johnson will return to Bend September 27th, 2026 for the ‘Surfilmusic Tour’ with…
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SHOP LOCAL: ‘Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry’ event takes place at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Saturday, November 8th, the 10th annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event is taking place at the Deschutes…
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Faces of Freedom: Friday, November 7th
This Veterans Day, KTVZ presents ‘Faces of Freedom’. It’s a special way to honor the heroes who served our country. Here are Friday, November 7th’s…
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Sisters child care center Soul Blossom recognized as a success story that supports area families
Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Recently, Soul Blossom, a child care center in Sisters, was highlighted by the Oregon Department of Early…
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Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon launches nonprofit PetsForward, to expand access to advanced care
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Quiet over the weekend, warming temps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Friday Central Oregon! After a stretch of wet and windy weather, things are calming down. A ridge of high pressure is…
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Save the Date: Come hungry, several chili events are happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from chili fundraisers to a local…
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Furry Friends: Sully the sweet boy is searching for a forever family
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Sully, a 7-year-old border collie mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Making a Difference: Central Oregon’s Bethlehem Inn transforms lives through shelter, help, and hope
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert kicks off series of community town hall meetings in La Pine
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La…
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Local nonprofit HUE hosts ‘Art from the Heart’ event to empower young artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Bend nonprofit is giving young artists a chance to shine, and heal, through art and music. Hearts Unknown Education, or HUE, is…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries Launches Annual Cold Weather Clothing Drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures dropping and winter winds sweeping through Central Oregon, Shepherd’s House Ministries is launching its…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Steve’s 24 pounds of bragging rights, and more
The Alsea River’s running rich – and Steve’s the latest to cash in! Plus, James’ catch proves, it’s not about the size of the fish, but the size…
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Rainy period coming to an end, warming over the weekend
(KTVZ, Bend Ore). Today will be the last day of rain for a while as the string of showers comes to an end. The region saw less than a…
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‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon
Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…
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Closer proximity to cannabis retail stores linked with more cannabis use but less drinking
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with…
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