Bend teen arrested after allegedly pointing replica handgun at group of teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend boy was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at three teens…
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13-year-old boy dies, six others injured in Douglas County crash
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy was killed and six other people were injured Friday afternoon in a head-on collision on Highway 38…
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There’s Good News: Crooked River Ranch residents donate supplies to Spokane fire victims
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) A Central Oregon community is stepping up to help people impacted by the Spokane fires. Residents of Crooked River…
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Rowe Creek Complex Fire reaches 91 percent containment
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and…
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Forest Service hiring for next year wildfire jobs
The U.S. Forest Service has posted nearly 2,000 full-time and seasonal jobs for the upcoming fire season across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The…
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$20k worth of Golf Clubs found by Crook County Sheriffs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has recovered nearly $20,000 worth of stolen goods following an operation that extended to…
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Pet Pals: Meet JoJo, a tortoiseshell kitten looking for her forever home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly “Pet Pals” segment. Lynne brought in a 2-month-old kitten, who she…
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Jefferson County sets new date for postponed National Night Out
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County has a new date for its annual National Night Out celebration. After making the difficult decision to postpone…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild celebrates Cooper’s hawk recovery and raccoon monitoring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good News from Think Wild Central Oregon! A juvenile Cooper’s hawk is back in the wild after nearly four weeks of…
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New details released in deadly Bend plane crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A preliminary report is shedding new light on a deadly plane crash west of Bend earlier this month. The NTSB says a Cirrus…
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Community meeting scheduled in Prineville regarding Rowe Creek Fire
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, much of our region will be under a red flag warning, as firefighters continue to button up the active…
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Healing Reins expands therapeutic services in Central Oregon, guided by new mission
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For some Central Oregon families, healing can come from an unexpected place–the back of a horse. At Healing Reins in Tumalo,…
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Deschutes County opens managed homeless camp in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has opened its first managed homeless camp in Redmond. The new site will serve around 36 people. Located next…
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There’s Good News: Young volunteers learn rescue techniques and wildfire safety in Burns
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young people in Burns are getting hands-on experience helping protect their community from wildfires. On August 11th and 12th,…
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There’s Good News: Over The Edge Taphouse donates $3,414 to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local business is giving back to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. Over The Edge Taphouse donated $3,414…
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Redmond intersection closure scheduled from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond should expect a full intersection closure starting next week. The city says NW 19th Street and NW Maple…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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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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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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