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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Deschutes County seeks public input on growth, housing and wildfire planning priorities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community…
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Oregon State Parks introduces digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new…
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Bend Cultural Tourism Fund awards $300K to support local arts programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend.…
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Congrats Grad 2026: Another week of senior shoutouts!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our…
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There’s Good News: Burns Fire and Police welcome students for an exciting tour
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Burns Fire and Police recently welcomed some special guests for a fun-filled, and educational day. Burns Fire says Juntura…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions about traffic concerns, parking problems, water allowances for farmers, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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FFA Tractor Competition Held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a tractor competition today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This event…
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Junior Forecaster: Frankie enjoys math and geography
Frankie is in fifth grade at Sage Elementary School in Redmond and is a huge fan of math and geography. To become meteorologist, you really need to…
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Ride for free: Cascades East Transit’s Try Transit Week kicks off June 1st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo welcomes Banda Carnaval for free concert
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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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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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 19th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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‘The Butcher & The Brewer’ coming to Bend for one night only, offering a unique dining experience
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an…
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There’s Good News: 22 turtles released back into the wild from Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a…
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Save the Date: FREE Children’s Fish Fair, ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair…
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Crowded City Council Meeting: Proposed data center in La Pine frustrating residents
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ordinary city council meeting in La Pine Wednesday night was unexpectedly attended by nearly a hundred members of the…
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There’s Good News: Beaver Works restoration projects coming to Malheur and Ochoco National Forests; volunteers needed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National…
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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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