Sen. Anthony Broadman proposes tax on all nicotine pouches to fund wildfire efforts
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Oregon Senator Anthony Broadman has introduced a bold amendment aimed at better funding the state’s wildfire prevention…
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Bend Police Chief Clarifies Role Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns, Misinformation on Social Media
(Update: Adding video & comment from Police Chief Krantz) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News spoke to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz on Wednesday…
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17-year-old arrested near downtown Bend after police say he broke into a man’s car and threatened him with a gun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Tuesday night there was no further threat to the public after a 17-year-old-suspect accused of breaking into a…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Nothing says summer like two pups fresh out of the lake
This week on Pet Pics, we had the cutest pets across Central Oregon including these two good boys right here. Who doesn’t like a good summer swim,…
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Oregon Confirms First Measles Case of 2025 in Multnomah County; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Multnomah County public health officials confirmed the state’s first measles case…
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Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sees three bipartisan bills pass house, now onto senate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills…
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Central Oregon lawmakers see success in Salem with the repeal of wildfire hazard maps, and other major bills
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the current legislative session in Salem coming to a close, lawmakers from Central Oregon are seeing many of the bills…
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Yard maintenance can start accidental fires
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is sending out a reminder and a warning. When it gets this hot and this dry, mowing and lawn care can…
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Amber Alert Issued for Missing Idaho Teenagers, Mother Concerned Family Members Abducted the Children
By Chris NestmanMONTEVIEW, Idaho (KIFI) – “It’s been emotional, very emotional. I’ve cried a lot,” said Elizabeth Roundy, the mother of Rachelle and…
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Pets from welfare investigation up for adoption
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighteen dogs, and seventeen cats taken in by Brightside Animal Center are becoming available for adoption this week. These…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver Announces $2.1 Million in Funding and Launches Final Fundraising Phase for Park View Infrastructure
La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and…
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RootedHomes Announces New Executive Director and Deputy Director
RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new…
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Sale of Public Lands Blocked in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — A proposal to sell millions of acres of federal land, a key element of President Donald Trump’s tax reform package, has…
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Temperatures stay above normal moving through the week
Today started out with plenty of sunshine, with some cloud cover moving in as the day is expected late in the day. The chance for rain is low, but…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: local woman shares her journey battling Alzheimer’s
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Alzheimer’s disease often begins like a haze, scattered moments of confusion that slowly cloud memory and clarity. Cindi Garvee…
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Summer pattern will continue through the week
Highs today are getting into the low to mid 80s. Clouds will increase throughout the day, with skies becoming variably cloudy. Winds will get breezy…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, June 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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One Class at a Time: Think Wild
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Do you remember going to summer camp? Is there a lesson that you learned there that stayed with you for the rest of your life?…
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Police investigate early morning Saturday shooting in Madras that left 1 injured, and 2 businesses damaged
(Update: adding video from the scene, interviews with a downtown Madras worker, and business owner). MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras police are…
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Overland Expo PNW 2025 Brings the Ultimate Overlanding Experience Back to Oregon, June 27–29
REDMOND, OR – June 5, 2025 — Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the premier overland event series in the United States, returns June…
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