New affordable housing community in La Pine to open applications
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for Wickiup Station Apartments, a new affordable housing community in La Pine, will open on Thursday, May 28,…
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Memorial Day gas prices in Oregon hit record high despite recent drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are pulling back in 44 states, including Oregon this week. But Memorial Day weekend gas prices in Oregon were…
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Tracking showers & storms, Local Alert Weather Day on Thursday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will stay in an unsettled pattern over the next few days with periods of showers and thunderstorms. An area of low…
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Bullet tears through neighbor’s TV in one of two accidental Bend gun discharges this month
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Bend PD PIO, Shelia Miller and from a neighbor of one of the shootings) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police issued gun…
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OSU-Cascades launches Energy Innovation Center for energy solutions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center in Bend to accelerate research and development in…
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Pet Pics: This golden is more than ready for pool season to begin
It’s almost Summer and this retriever is looking to retrieve some water for their pool as they impatiently await hot temperatures. There is no…
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St. Charles Foundation’s ‘Give for Good Day’ supports health system services & their workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The St. Charles Foundation is inviting the community to express gratitude and support health care workers during Give for Good Day…
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COCC’s community education program offers 70+ youth camps in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College will host youth camps from June 15 to Aug. 27, 2026. The hands-on, multi-day programs will take…
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Caught on Camera: Theft from Marijuana Dispensary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected robbery of marijuana vapes was captured on camera. The business, Wacky Tobacky on Greenwood, seeks public assistance…
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New Details: A 6-year-old girl dies after trailer incident near Suttle Lake
JEFFERSON COUNTY (KTVZ) — A 6-year-old child died on May 23, 2026, after being struck by a vehicle towing a travel trailer near Link Creek…
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There’s Good News: Expanded adaptive golf opportunities coming to Central Oregon
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is launching its 2026 summer community golf season with new events and expanded opportunities…
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Two 15-year-olds arrested for burglary at Bend’s The Grove; property manager blames fire code for unlocked doors
(Adding information from property manager). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two 15-year-old Bend boys were arrested early Sunday after authorities say they…
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University of Oregon expands early wildfire detection network
EUGENE, Ore. — May 26, 2026 — The University of Oregon Hazards Lab is expanding its wildfire detection network in Wasco County, adding…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Isolated tornadoes possible, along with gusty wind and hail
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Strong storms are expected to develop today as an area of low pressure located to our south will bring in the intense weather A…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day – Thursday: Strong to severe storms possible in the afternoon
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Showers and storms are expected across Central Oregon for the next few days with Thursday being the most active. There is…
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‘All of our memories are here’: Family shares heartbreak after loss of NE Bend home to fire
(Update: adding comments from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Northeast Bend family returned Tuesday to what remains of their home, days after…
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Multiple deaths reported after chemical plant implosion at Nippon Dynawave facility in Longview
Update: LONGVIEW, Wash. (KGW) — Multiple people have died after a tank of caustic “white liquor” chemicals ruptured at the Nippon…
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Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 26th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Cool down Tuesday with periods of rain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday! We’re tracking periods of light rain Tuesday with cooler temperatures returning to Central Oregon. Highs will only…
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