Briefly warmer and drier pattern heading into the weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -The system that brought fall-like weather this last week has exited the region and a new system is moving in. A ridge of high…
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Janelle Bynum and lawmakers from CA & OR introduce new wildfire legislation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, along with other lawmakers from California and Oregon, aimed at giving wildfire victims…
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KTVZ Anchors Reflect on Covering 9/11 in Real Time
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) The September 11th attacks forever changed America — and for two KTVZ broadcasters, the memories of that morning remain…
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Problem Solvers: Longstanding Bend homeless camp highlights clash between addiction, enforcement, and compassion
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-standing homeless camp at Second Street and DeKalb Avenue continues to spark frustration among…
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Bend Fire and Bend Heroes Foundation commemorate those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bend Fire and the Bend Heroes Foundation placed 35 flags at…
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Semi-truck driver cited after taking a right turn and hitting a woman on her e-bike
The woman was taken to St.Charles with minor injuries. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police say a woman riding her bike on Greenwood Avenue suffered…
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Manhunt underway after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot dead on Utah campus
The shooter who killed prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk remains at large, after what police called a “targeted attack” on a Utah…
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Out & About: Don’t miss these beautiful Summer landscapes as we near Fall
Central Oregon is a gorgeous place, and we have the proof. Check out some beautiful landscapes on the High Desert, as we near Fall and exit Summer.…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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DCSO releases results of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a national campaign over the Labor Day weekend, addressing…
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Bat found in Deschutes County tests positive for rabies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Public Health urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their families and pets after a cat…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Check out what Rilyn is reeling in, and more
It’s time for Big Ol’ Fish! This week, we check out some great catches from around Central Oregon, and beyond. Don’t forget to share your catches…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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Protesters rally after Prineville pastor accused of shooting cat, owner says pet survived
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville pastor is facing community backlash after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and placed it…
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Showers ending, drier heading into the weekend
(KTVZ, Bend Ore.) The rainfall has been off and on for the past several days, dating back to last Thursday Sept. 4th, and today should be…
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Bend’s Veo bike-share program off to strong start, though challenges persist
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend officials say the city’s Veo bike-share program had a strong summer overall. Since its launch,…
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Central Oregon man recalls 9/11 experience, serving in the National Guard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When it comes to remembering September 11th, many of us weren’t there on that fateful day, but our lives…
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Bend Urban Gardens shares tips for winterizing your garden before the seasons change
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With many different microclimates and sometimes unpredictable weather, gardeners in Central Oregon have a…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses bus stop renovations, west-side low income housing, ADU’s impact on parking, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From bus stop renovations, to west-side low income housing, to ADU impacts on street parking, to parking regulations, and to…
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FOX SPOTTING: Viewer-submitted photo shows a unique fox spotted near Hosmer Lake
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our friend Johnny Oliver shared an image of a fox he and his wife and friends spotted while driving near Hosmer…
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