New automated traffic enforcement program starts in Bend on May 30
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will begin issuing citations for speeding and red-light violations through the…
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Prineville approves transfer of remaining Ochoco Pointe lots from Pahlisch to Lennar
(Update: adding comments from Prineville Planning Director) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville housing development is moving forward with a new…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, May 27th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 27th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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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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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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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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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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2026 Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a Plan, Build a Go-bag, Get Insured, Be Ready to Evacuate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies,…
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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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WATCH: Coast Guard uses helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s…
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Redmond honors fallen service members with Memorial Day ceremonies and flag displays
REDMOND, Ore. — Memorial Day in Redmond began early Monday morning, with rows of American flags lining Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery as the community…
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‘We are Remebering’, Veteran shares story of fallen friend on Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Memorial Day, the names, ages and hometowns of every U.S. service person killed in Afghanistan and Iraq were read in Troy…
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Central Oregon NJROTC cadets represent the region in Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Cadets with the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Mountain View High School, La Pine, and Crook…
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Pet Pals: Bunny is a funny, fitting name for this furry rabbit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon has pets, ready They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including…
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High Desert vs. high costs: Central Oregon heads outdoors for Memorial Day weekend activities
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs…
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Organ donor advocate and Ride4Life founder, Max Orsini, aims for Guinness World Record
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Max Orsini, a two-time organ recipient and founder of the charity Ride Four Life Northwest, announced today his plan to attempt a…
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