Bend has the No. 1 job market in the country, according to a study by SmartAsset
NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Bend’s job market leads the country, according to a new data-driven study of nearly 350 U.S. cities by the financial technology…
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Lightning apparently sparks 10-acre brush fire in NE Redmond as thunderstorms rumble through region
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lightning from one of several thunderstorms rumbling through Central Oregon Tuesday apparently sparked a brush fire that…
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C.O. Health Council launches ‘Be Well Central Oregon’ campaign, unveils Regional Health Improvement Plan
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Health Council is pleased to introduce a bold new campaign — Be Well Central Oregon — to mark the launch…
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Redmond city leaders approve emergency post-holiday fireworks ban due to wildfire concerns
After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting…
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The famed Clydesdale horses have a special mission for their rare Deschutes County Fair appearance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way to Central Oregon for a rare appearance at the 2025 Bi-Mart…
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Problem Solvers: Gov. Kotek slams lawmakers after transportation bill fails, hundreds of ODOT layoffs announced
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legislative session officially ended Friday, and transportation funding failed to pass. Democrats presented the package just…
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Gas prices fall ahead of Fourth of July holiday; Bend’s average drops 8 cents a gallon in a week, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are easing ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Oregon and most other states…
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Prineville man accused of ‘unprovoked attack,’ arrested on attempted murder, burglary and assault charges
(Update: Details of arraignment, crime, suspect’s history of mental illness) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was arrested Monday…
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OSP identifies St. Helens man killed in Highway 20 crash near Sisters
Oregon State Police on Tuesday released details of a crash on U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters Monday morning that killed a 63-year-old St. Helens…
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Reminder: Pilot Butte State Park to have limited access in the days before the big Fourth of July fireworks show
Community members will have limited access to Pilot Butte State Park in Bend from Tuesday through Saturday, July 1-5, as preparations are made for…
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Wind-fanned brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon prompts evacuations; legal fireworks the cause, four teens cited
Four teens were cited late Monday for using legal fireworks that sparked a one-acre brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon Park and prompted Level 3 GO…
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Prineville man facing murder, other charges; families, friends and neighbors shocked: ‘The system failed him’
Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry was arraigned Monday on murder, manslaughter, attempted murder and assault after an incident Friday morning in…
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‘More accessible’ river area opens at Miller’s Landing Park in Bend
(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, Visit Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– River access in the Old Mill just got a whole lot easier. The Miller’s…
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‘Stay legal’: Fireworks company’s national safety expert advises Central Oregonians how to minimize fire risk
We spoke with TNT Fireworks’ National Safety Expert, James Fuller, who is also a former firefighter. “Stay legal. That’s our number one message to…
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Pair of power outages hit 1,000s of Bend-area Pacific Power customers, Central Electric Co-Op members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Bend-area residents dealt with two unrelated power outages hours apart on Monday, the first occurring in southern…
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Redmond Airport secures $8.38 million federal grant for terminal expansion project
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Rural airports are a critical part of keeping our communities connected and making travel accessible to everyone,”…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 30th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Democrat Transportation Package dead, Central Oregon legislators still find success this session
(Update: Adding video, comments from Anthony Broadman) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Local legislators are reflecting on their time on the Oregon House and…
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“Really concerning:” Local reaction to public land sale proposal, blocked in US Senate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contentious topic this past week: the possible sale of public land. The provision brought forth by Utah Senator Mike Lee as…
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Eugene man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl, meth in Oregon
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Eugene man was sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in Oregon,…
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