Bend City Council approves major intersection upgrades at Olney and Revere Avenues
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend City Council has given the green light to a significant intersection improvement project at Olney and Revere Avenues,…
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Junior Forecaster: Aiden, a fan of math and snow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Aiden is a third-grade student at Ponderosa Elementary School and enjoys math and the snow. Math is very important when…
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Crooked River Ranch takes straw poll on ATV road access; Jefferson County officials still considering draft ordinance
Jefferson County leaders are reviewing a proposed ordinance that would allow ATVs on designated roads in Crooked River Ranch, sparking a…
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Snow Report: Finally getting some snow, but will it be enough?
If you ask any snow riders, there is never enough new snow. Tonight and early tomorrow we are expecting some light snow to fall and by the end of the…
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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz issues statement on his vote in favor of release of the Jeffrey Epstein files
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., issued a statement Wednesday regarding his yes vote earlier this week on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files…
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Rain and snow are expected overnight, ending early Thursday morning
Bend, Ore (KTVZ). There is a line of showers arriving from the west tonight and will bring mountain snow and a mix of rain and snow to the high…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks community donations for 25th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help reach its $50,000 fundraising goal for the 25th…
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Play ball! Major League Baseball returns to NBC and KTVZ in 2026 with three-year deal
STAMFORD, Conn. (NBC Sports) – Major League Baseball and NBCUniversal announced Wednesday a three-year media rights agreement that returns baseball…
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Projected state budget deficit shrinks dramatically, but governor and lawmakers say Oregonians are still struggling
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The state of Oregon’s projected budget deficit has shrunk dramatically due to “economic resilience” that brought higher…
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ODOT sets open house on new mountain-themed design for Bend’s Hawthorne Avenue pedestrian and bridge crossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an upcoming open house on Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing project and its…
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PacifiCorp reaches $150 million settlement with over 1,400 victims of destructive Labor Day 2020 wildfires
PORTLAND, Ore. (Nov. 19, 2025) — PacifiCorp announced Wednesday it has reached a $150 million settlement with 1,434 plaintiffs associated with…
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Indian Head Casino lights up the season with spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting FestivalÂ
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The holiday spirit shines bright as Indian Head Casino joyfully kicks off its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival…
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Injury single-vehicle crash slows traffic on Highway 20 near Sisters
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle injury crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and slowed traffic on U.S. Highway 20 just…
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Governor Kotek signs gun bill that bans rapid-fire devices, clarifies where firearms can, can’t be carried
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek hosted an event Tuesday commemorating the signing of Senate Bill 243, known as…
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More than 500 acres of pile burning begins soon near Grizzly Mountain on Crooked River National Grassland
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to begin prescribed pile burning in the PACE…
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Oregon’s wolves surge to historic high, but sparks new farm frustration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s wolf population is on the rise, reaching its highest numbers in years and fueling hope for species recovery among…
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Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to community drinking water is facing heavy…
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‘Member of fox community’ pays his regular visit to a yard on Bend’s Eastside
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of Bend’s Eastside shared with KTVZ News Wednesday a security camera video of an early-morning visitor: a fox.…
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Federal officials unveil more charges against the former Olympic snowboarder accused of running international drug ring
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Federal officials unveiled additional charges on Wednesday against a former Olympic snowboarder…
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Destination Rehab’s Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease program reaches new heights in Bend
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Destination Rehab says it’s proud to announce the ongoing success of its innovative Rock Climbing for…
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