Oregon voters may decide on hunting and farming protections by November 2028
OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon.…
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Madras selects three finalists for next police chief position
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has selected three finalists for its next police chief. The finalists are Jeffrey Hattersley, Adrian…
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Bend man arrested after alleged explicit texts to teen in undercover police operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 47-year-old Bend resident was arrested Thursday on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual conduct and online sexual corruption…
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BLM urges caution on public lands as Oregon fire season breaks records
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land…
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Rep. Bentz to host Prineville town hall on wildfire recovery, federal legislation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2…
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NASA studies fire clouds during Oregon’s record 2.5 million-acre burn season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of…
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Heat Advisory in place through Friday, spotty storms late Friday night
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Central Oregon and through the Columbia River Basin…
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Camera Confusion: City of Bend reminds residents Flock cameras are not traffic enforcement cameras, pilot program expired
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents,…
Continue Reading Hot pattern through Friday, rain and storm chances return tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday will be the hottest day of the week with highs reaching into the mid and upper 90s. A large ridge of high pressure…
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Free health and wellness fair to offer screenings in Bend on Sept. 19
A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide…
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Oregon reports 93% of SNAP recipients qualify for work rule exemptions
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Most Oregonians subject to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work or activity rules qualify for an exemption, according…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 20th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 20th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Show Us Your Garden
This week we have three lovely gardens. One with some snapdragons centered around a stump, also a cool shot of a garden with trees in the background…
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Junior Forecaster: Rosie is a fan of music and art, and loves the changing seasons
Rosie is heading into the third grade at Trinity Lutheran School in the Fall and is looking forward to her music classes and art classes. She also…
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FBI warns of laser strikes targeting aircraft near Bend, Madras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal authorities are warning the public about the dangers and illegal nature of pointing lasers at aircraft following recent…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Two grants boost student walking and biking safety in La Pine schools
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gets a boost for student safety, with two grants aimed at making it easier, and safer, for kids to walk…
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Trump administration moves to end 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest…
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Deschutes Public Library Board to Appoint Chantal Strobel as Interim Director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board has appointed Chantal Strobel as interim library director while continuing its search for a…
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Oregon officials urge families to review insurance before classes start
OREGON (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season is here, and Oregon insurance officials say now is a good time for families to review their…
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La Pine moves forward with automatic gates at Finley Butte Sports Complex
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Finley Butte Sports Complex in La Pine has a new safety upgrade: automatic gates. The gates are intended to improve…
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