Oregon Trail Days and more: BLM’s public events celebrate history and public lands
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American…
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Summer travel plans impacted by rising gas costs, survey finds
OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains…
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Full day of blues, roots, and Americana at Bend Blues Festival
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Bend Blues Festival will return to Silver Moon Brewing in Bend on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This all-ages…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty union and leadership at odds over pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue…
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There’s Good News: Noah Coughlan’s 5,500-mile journey promotes American spirit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cross-country runner Noah Coughlan made a stop in Central Oregon this week, meeting with local sheriff’s deputies as he…
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Crook County Democrats oppose animal rights petition that could restrict hunting, fishing and agriculture
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local…
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Decision 2026: Oregon Secretary of State urges voters to drop off ballots at ballot boxes as soon as possible
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May…
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Update: New details released in deadly Highway 126 crash west of Redmond
(Update: Hwy 126 crash killed 1 person; 2 people injured) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New information is shedding light on a deadly crash that shut down…
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Central Oregon youth in crisis seek temporary host homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Youth & Family Center, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is seeking community members across Central Oregon to…
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Decision 2026: Low voter turnout trails Oregon primary as Rep. Bynum leads fundraising
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With just days until Oregon’s May 19 primary election, voter turnout remains modest statewide, prompting renewed reminders…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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Shoshone Nation leader honored with inaugural ‘Schnitzer Prize of the West’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert…
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‘So grateful’: Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build Week’ makes emotional impact
(Update: adding comments from CEO, volunteer, and future homeowner) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 100 volunteers spent the week building homes…
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St. Charles cuts ties with 40-year-old air link transport program it founded in Bend
Update: Adding comments from Life Flight BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 40 years and deep roots in Bend, a homegrown medical transport program founded…
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Central Oregon residents gain access to $7.44M in down payment assistance
CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest is offering $7.44 million in down payment assistance and an innovative land trust model to…
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Community unites for mental health awareness walk in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at…
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Made in Central Oregon: Light Elegance grows global beauty brand from local roots
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What started in a garage in Eugene in 1999 with a salon owner, a chemist, and a dream has grown into a global company…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to complete 2026 boat inspection
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, which means many are getting their boats ready for the season. The Jefferson County…
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Central Oregon makes strides in reducing homelessness, count reveals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced a significant decrease in homelessness for Bend and the Central Oregon region,…
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New app from ODF helps Oregon residents check local burn regulations and stay safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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