Oregon State Fire Marshal urges caution as home heating fires rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As overnight temperatures dip below freezing across Oregon, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is issuing a renewed call for…
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Bend’s Volcanic Theatre Pub survives: Exclusive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News can exclusively tell you that one of Bend’s best-known music venues is not going anywhere after all. Owner Johnny…
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COCC educators and faculty rally as contract negotiations reach standstill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– For the first time in its 75-year history, Central Oregon Community College faculty and classified staff, represented by two…
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Possible record warmth today, poor air quality and plenty of sunshine through the week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Very little change in the overall pattern with near record and record warmth today. The records that have been broken today are…
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Snow Report: Plenty of sunshine again, not much snow on the way
Warmer than normal weather conditions are taking a toll on the snow this week. No new snow has been added, and the above freezing temperatures are…
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Warm Springs man charged with firearm possession, high-speed chases after months-long manhunt
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Warm Springs, Ore., man has been charged with possessing multiple firearms as a felon and eluding police during a…
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Farewell to FairWell Festival: Major music event will not return to Central Oregon in 2026
After bringing major country music stars and massive crowds to Redmond for the past three summers, the FairWell Festival has officially called it…
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Deschutes County seeks volunteers for Fair Board
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is looking for community members interested in helping guide the future of the Deschutes County Fair &…
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OSP seeking witnesses after fatal pedestrian crash on Highway 97 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CO, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State Police are requesting public assistance following a fatal crash that occurred on Jan. 10, 2026, between…
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‘We are devastated’: Bend therapy provider sounds alarm over Medicaid reimbursement cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Therapy providers across Central Oregon are sounding the alarm after PacificSource Community Solutions, the coordinated care…
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Bend’s Tim Knopp named Oregon’s new Chief Prosperity Officer
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has appointed former Oregon State Senator Tim Knopp of Bend as the state’s new Chief Prosperity Officer…
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Oregon Health Authority seeks new members for Oversight and Accountability Council
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking applicants to serve on the Oversight and Accountability Council (OAC), a Council…
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins 11 states in suing HHS, lawsuit claims billions are tied to discriminatory policy against transgender people
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins Attorneys General from 11 states in suing the United States…
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Record breaking warmth continues today, air quality issues persist
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -We were able to break temperature records in Bend, Redmond, and Sunriver yesterday afternoon. Highs tipped into the lower 60s for…
Continue ReadingNew Bend school takes a different approach to learning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new school in Bend is changing how students learn — and how teachers teach. The Bend Leadership Academy opened its doors…
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Old Boss Rambler site cleared for new building
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Demolition crews have cleared the site of the former Boss Rambler Taproom on Bend’s westside, paving the way for a major new…
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UPDATE: Tips from public help Bend police find, arrest alleged hit-and-run driver accused of hitting child on bike
Bend police released a vehicle photo Tuesday and asked for the community’s help in finding a driver who allegedly left the scene of a crash…
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Plea hearing delayed for truck driver facing manslaughter charges in deadly Highway 20 crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes County judge agreed Tuesday to postpone plea entry by a truck driver facing manslaughter charges after a newlywed…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Sunny skies, warm weather
The skies are cloud free for the most part and the views are spectacular from the mountains. Temperatures are well above normal and above freezing.…
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Possible record warmth this week, along with poor air quality
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Near record warmth this week as the ridge of high pressure remains over the western United States providing sunshine and a milder…
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