Oneil Fire contained at 5 acres, resources to remain on scene
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The forward progress of the Oneil Fire, located at the 4700 block of NE Oneil Way, was stopped at five acres as of 3:12 p.m.…
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Truck driver charged with killing couple arrested by ICE after release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Rajinder Kumar on April 22nd, 2026, after his release on April 2nd,…
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Fallen Soldier Cart to visit Central Oregon on June 25-26
SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service…
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DECISION 2026: Deadline looms for Oregon voters to register or change party affiliation
(Correction: Party Affiliation Deadline was Tuesday, April 28th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final day to register to vote or change party affiliation…
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Problem Solvers: Camp closures climb as concerns grow over where people go next
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Standing along Highway 97 on Revere Avenue, the changes are hard to miss. Where tents once stood off and on for years, there…
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Oregon gas prices soar double digits as surge hits 49 states
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are up in 49 states this week, with 38 states, including Oregon, showing double-digit increases. Drivers are…
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OR Congresswoman Janelle Bynum introduces bills to safeguard SNAP and rural health centers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum and Alabama Congressman Shomari C. Figures recently introduced two pieces of legislation in…
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Free Talk: Peter Richardson on Rolling Stone Magazine’s Rise at OSU-Cascades
Peter Richardson, a journalist and author, will speak about his latest book, “Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine,” at Oregon…
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Oregon State Parks Commission approves $11M grants for recreational parks
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting on April 22 where it approved several grant recommendations…
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Fresh produce and community await at Bend Farmers Market’s, begins next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Farmers Market will return to downtown Bend on Wednesday, May 6, marking the start of another season. The market,…
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Gas prices in Oregon and US rise, diesel prices drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have increased 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $5.00 per gallon…
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Prescribed burns across Central Oregon: how agencies track smoke and protect air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring,…
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Wildfires, water, & politics: Central Oregonians discuss pressing issues with local lawmakers at town hall
(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for…
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Bend residents weigh in on push for universal health care in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care reform took center stage at Trinity Episcopal Church this week, where Central Oregon residents gathered for a town…
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Happening Today: Prescribed burns around Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening today, three prescribed burns are set to take place around Central Oregon. -10 a.m. 4/24 on 100 acres 3 miles NW of…
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Oregon Department of Transportation funds 126 new EV charging ports through federal grant
OREGON (KTVZ) — Electric vehicle drivers can expect 24 new public DC fast charging station options over the next few years across the state,…
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From mailbox to ballot box: A look inside the voting process ahead of May election
(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Not one, not two but three fish are headed home with the Isom’s & more
It was a wonderful week for fisherman in Central Oregon, specifically one’s named Isom. We had a family affair this week with three fisherman from…
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Hayden Homes launches ‘Give As You Go Fund,’ pledges $25 million to charitable causes by 2030
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to…
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Burn alert: Up to 120 acres of prescribed burning planned Thursday southwest of Lake Billy Chinook
Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning prescribed burning ignitions Thursday, if…
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