Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine branch wins Business of the Year award
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine branch has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the La Pine Chamber of Commerce. The…
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Pet Pals: Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo could be perfect for you
We had a real treat in studio today as we were joined by Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo, yes that’s the real name. If you are interested in adopting…
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Problem Solvers: Leadership investigation reveals costly probe, culture concerns in Culver Schools
(Update: adding video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District has hired a new superintendent, months after a third-party investigation…
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Help name Oregon State Police’s new K-9 trooper, a one-year-old red Labrador Retriever
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police has a new K-9 recruit and Oregon kiddos are invited to help name him. He’s a one-year-old red Labrador…
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Oregonians fight new permit requirements for paddleboards and kayaks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Let Us Paddle” movement is working to place a petition on the ballot in Oregon to remove new permit requirements for…
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Bend Doctor Who Took Charge During Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Finally Returns Home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks spent aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Africa, followed by a lengthy stay inside one of the nation’s most…
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Cascades East Transit launches “Try Transit Week” with free rides and fun events
Cascades East Transit Launches “Try Transit Week” June 1–5 Free Commute-Hour Rides, Pop-Up Events, and Community Challenges…
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Wear orange and red for Ember: How you can support the Cuen family following a tragic loss
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are asked to wear orange and red on Friday, June 5th, for a local girl named Ember. Ember is the…
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Sunriver Resort Farmers Market returns with fresh produce and artisan crafts through September
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) The Sunriver Resort Farmers Market has returned for the 2026 season, offering Central Oregon residents and visitors a vibrant…
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Train fire near Deschutes River Woods highlights value of defensible space
(UPDATE – 6/3/26: vegetation mitigation helped stop the spread of the fire) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A locomotive fire Tuesday afternoon near Deschutes…
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Think Wild hosts open orientation for new volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Think Wild held a volunteer orientation event today at its wildlife rehab, inviting individuals from all backgrounds to discover…
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CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new…
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Prineville’s Hank Simmons to lead Crooked River Roundup as Grand Marshal
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hank Simmons, a longtime community leader, businessman, and rodeo advocate, has been named the 2026 Grand Marshal of the…
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Central Oregon water levels remain low despite recent rain, officials warn
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite recent rain and even some late-season snow, Central Oregon’s water outlook remains concerning as the region heads into…
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Caleb Cegers Sentenced to 10-Years in Prison in the death of Taylor Wyss
Update: In a Deschutes County Courtroom on June 1, 2026 – Caleb Cegers was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison after being found guilty of…
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Cascades East Transit hosts Try Transit Week event at new Central Library
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET), in partnership with the City of Bend Transportation & Mobility Department and Commute Options,…
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Stereo Planet returns to downtown Bend with grand reopening celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime Central Oregon audio destination is making its return to downtown Bend, aiming to reconnect the community with a…
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Controlled training burn planned south of Bend, Monday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are planning a controlled training burn south of Bend on Monday as part of a wildland fire investigation course…
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25-year-old man dies after fall at Barnes Butte in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a rock formation at Barnes Butte Recreation Area, according…
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FireFree events offer free debris disposal around Central Oregon just in time for wildfire season
(update: adding comments from fire officials) DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may feel like routine spring cleanup — raking pine needles,…
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