BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident escaped safely after a fire engulfed a mobile home Sunday night at the Rock Arbor Villa Mobile Home Park in northeast Bend. Smoke alarms alerted the sole occupant to the blaze, which killed two cats. Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded at 8:58 p.m. to the park off Northeast
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BEND, Ore. — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Monday that a deputy arrested a Michigan woman for DUII twice in just eight hours over the weekend, meaning she will stay in court pending arraignment. At 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, a saw a minivan driven by 34-year-old Danielle Cox of Michigan cross the double‑yellow line and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up 2-3 inches of snow in the base area overnight, bringing fresh snowfall to the mountain. In photos and video provided by the resort, the mountain is starting to look like a winter wonderland, with a targeted early December opening date.
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A Statement from Saylor’s Family: Our family would like to share an update on our daughter, Saylor Graham-Poarch, as she continues to recover after being shot at her school. Saylor was in critical condition at first, but she’s now stable and has been moved out of the ICU. She has a long recovery ahead, and
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, October 26th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 77-year-old Antelope man was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Jefferson County. Thomas Derrig Jagels was pronounced dead at the scene after his car turned into the path of an oncoming van near Madras, according to the Oregon State Police. The collision occurred at approximately
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy got hands-on search and rescue training over the weekend. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team worked with students Sunday, teaching them how to track people, recover evidence, and use police radios. The program gives students a chance to learn directly from law
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon is entering a cooler, unsettled pattern this week. Get ready for a chilly Monday, with highs staying mostly in the 40s. Scattered showers will move through today, but rainfall amounts will remain on the lighter side. If you’re traveling over the mountain passes, be prepared for slick roads and
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(Update: adding video) NEWPORT, Ore — Evacuation orders around a fire at Pacific Seafood on Newport’s historic bayfront changed Sunday as authorities added areas where residents must leave immediately while lowering evacuation levels in some previously affected areas. The Oregon State Fire Marshal said Sunday afternoon that an ammonia tank at the facility had been
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorial cross now stands along Highway 26 near milepost 88 in Warm Springs, marking the place where tribal elder Mary Smith was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run earlier this year. Mary’s family shared a photo of the memorial with KTVZ News. They hope the cross will keep her story
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(Update: adding video) The 25-year-old special education teacher was remembered for her infectious laugh, devotion to children, and ability to make others feel loved BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were tears Saturday afternoon, but there was laughter, too. “That effing laugh,” one speaker said as those gathered to remember Megan Lambert began laughing. “She had
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Editorial Note: Oregon Public Broadcasting shared their interview with Kaylub Giamanco with KTVZ News following a request from Kaylub to limit interviews. We respect Kaylub’s request and thank Oregon Public Broadcasting for their content. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ / OPB) — Kaylub Giamanco, the Bend father who stopped the Silver Rail Elementary School shooter, spoke with
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(KTVZ) — Oregon voters currently have access to more than 300 official ballot drop boxes across the state, Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced. State officials are advising residents to establish a return plan to ensure their ballots arrive before the deadline. Emergency funding provided by the Oregon Legislature enabled state and county election
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District will begin an improvement project at Sawyer Park next week, which will impact vehicle access to the park. Beginning Monday, Oct. 26, the parking lot accessed from O.B. Riley Road will be closed for construction. The park will remain open to pedestrian and bicycle users
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals segment featured Marigold, a 3-month-old kitten at the Humane Society of Central Oregon who is looking for a loving home willing to help manage her heart condition. Marigold was found as a stray underneath a deck along with two other kittens. While her companions have been adopted,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School District is highlighting some very special elementary school art projects celebrating fall. From golden leaves and pumpkins to holiday traditions, the artwork showcases students’ creativity and the colors of the season. And even more special, these photos feature fall artwork from Silver Rail Elementary School students. All
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community gathering in Bend tonight will bring students, parents, school staff and community members together to discuss healing and recovery following the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. The event, titled “Let’s Talk About How We Heal,” is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Hop
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MEDFORD, Ore. (KVZ) – It’s bat-ck! The Bureau of Land Management is hosting its annual Bat Beauty Contest, with a brand new group of stunning contestants. On Sunday, Oregon’s own Ryan GosWING will go head-to-head with Dolly BATton, Miss Montana, in the first round. Visit the BLM’s webpage to learn more about Bat Week and
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SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Secretary of State’s office says it was informed Thursday afternoon by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice that the agency would deploy election monitors to Multnomah County on Election Day. “Oregon’s elections are secure, accurate, and fair, and we always welcome observers to watch our American
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced Friday that the Treasury will return about $7 million in unclaimed property this month to about 13,000 people as part of the agency’s 2026 “Checks Without Claims” initiative. Typically, people need to file a claim with Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program to receive their unclaimed funds.
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