Black bear sighted in Crooked River Ranch
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next, a black bear was spotted in Crooked River Ranch on Tuesday. The sighting was reported around 7:30 a.m. on…
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Drivers urged to slow down as Bend schools return September 9th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and…
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Jefferson County lifts most evacuations near the Rowe Creek Complex
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, most evacuation levels in Jefferson County have been lifted following the Rowe Creek Complex. The only…
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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…
Continue ReadingDolly Parton’s legacy, growing trade war, epic hiking trail: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’re starting with some sad news today: Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the…
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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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Teen arrested after pointing replica handgun with laser sight at group in Bend
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a…
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Central Oregon leaders honor Dolly Parton’s legacy through Imagination Library
(UPDATE: Adding video; Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s impact on Central Oregon) CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — As fans around the world mourn…
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COCC opens applications for 2026-27 Small Business Management Program
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Small Business…
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BLM records breakingtimber sale generates $70 million in economic activity
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Pumpkin Pi timber sale in western Oregon brought in nearly $10.6 million and will produce 23.5…
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Russia’s infrastructure is being pummeled by Ukrainian strikes. Now Putin wants to seize control of it
By Billy Stockwell and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree giving the government powers to…
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Beer festival and 5K coming to Little Woody Bend on August 29
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ)— Little Woody Bend will host its annual beer festival and 5K this Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring an untimed race from The Commons…
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Ashland adopts proclamation opposing possible ICE detention facility
By KOBI NBC5 Staff MEDFORD, Ore. (KOBI/KTVZ) — City leaders in Ashland have officially adopted a proclamation opposing the potential placement of…
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Homicide victims in Forest Grove, OR identified
Update: victim’s names released FOREST GROVE, Ore. (OPB) — Investigators have identified the victims which includes three generations of women: Mary…
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Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud in Death Valley
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN (CNN) — A French tourist has died after he and his traveling companion became stranded while driving through…
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Oregon e-bike, e-scooter injuries rise as doctors warn of growing risks for kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As electric bikes and scooters become more common on Oregon streets, health officials are reporting a sharp rise in injuries,…
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Central Oregon drivers could see gas prices rise despite recent national dip
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Drivers in Central Oregon may have caught a small break at the pump recently, but that relief could be short-lived.…
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A Black man once sentenced to death for murder fights for freedom after discovering his attorney defended the Ku Klux Klan
By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — A phone line rings. It clicks, and an automated message is recited in a woman’s strict, dull monotone. “You…
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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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