Rick Atkinson to speak on American Revolution at The Tower Theatre in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will speak at The Tower Theatre in Bend on May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Deschutes…
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Ja Rule to perform free concert at Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on…
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Pacific Power files rate case, aims for stable and affordable electricity costs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize…
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‘We always find a way forward’: President of Central Oregon Community College shares state of the college
(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State…
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Smoke returns to Central Oregon as Pine Mountain burn gets underway
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire crews kicked off a prescribed burn Tuesday near Pine Mountain, just southeast of Bend, sending visible smoke across…
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Record-breaking low water levels pose hazards for Oregon boaters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued a joint safety warning to…
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Bethlehem Inn exploring Redmond expansion as family shelter need grows in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is…
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Brush fire erupts along Tumalo Road, contained by quick response
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire…
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Wildfire preparedness: Rep. Bynum joins Central Oregon leaders to urge residents to prepare now
(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined…
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18 Central Oregon nonprofits receives Community Foundation Award grant totaling over $300k
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36…
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Homeowners encouraged to take action as Wildfire Awareness Month begins
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is encouraging residents to complete defensible space and home hardening projects during Wildfire…
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Caldera High School’s production of Newsies will showcase student talent in high-energy musical
(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to…
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There’s Good News: A long journey ends for Mama Eva, adopted in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old…
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Oregon mom creates app to connect neighbors with local farm stands
WHITE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon mom is turning a simple drive through rural communities into a way to connect neighbors with local food. Tiffany…
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Monthly Giving Program aims to expand youth mentorship in Central Oregon begins today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is launching a new Monthly Giving Program…
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Interim Chief Elder remains as City of Madras prioritizes filling city administrator role
Editor’s Note: The former article published omitted Paul Garrison’s tenure with the Madras Police Department following the termination for Tim…
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BREAKING NEWS: 1 injured, 1 killed in ‘chairlift malfunction’ at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
(Update: 1 person confirmed killed, adding pictures from the scene). GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (KTVZ) — One employee died, and another was injured…
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Foster the People bringing tour to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Foster the People will bring their brand-new live show, which debuted at Coachella, to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend…
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Sunriver Resort’s food & wine festival returns with month-long celebration
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, announced the return of its Food & Wine Festival, a month-long…
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Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for May 5
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2026 Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in Salem. The annual event, held…
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