One-on-one: Senator Ron Wyden discusses key issues impacting Central Oregonians
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has been in Central Oregon this weekend to speak with residents about their most pressing concerns. Before continuing onto…
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‘Figure out how to run a smoother system:’ CO veterans frustrated with navigating VA resources
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A disabled veteran and his wife in Powell Butte say they are drowning in medical bills after losing their VA medical…
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Heather Quinn wins 2025 Waterston Desert Prize; High Desert Museum event to feature award-winning author Dan Flores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th…
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Bend and Central Oregon again top AAA’s list of favorite Labor Day weekend travel destinations around the Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend…
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Central Oregon Open Programming to host interview with Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, invites questions from public
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Open Programming, a program of Connect Central Oregon, will host an in-depth interview with newly appointed…
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Three Prineville juveniles charged with burglary and theft, accused of breaking into several Crook County Fair vendor booths
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police said Friday they have arrested three juveniles on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing nearly…
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Janelle Bynum speaks at Oregon Nurses Association town hall focusing on rural health care
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Rural health care was the topic of discussion at a town hall meeting Thursday night in Madras. It was a packed house at the…
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Museum at Warm Springs receives $1.5 million from state toward renewing permanent exhibit, launches fundraising effort
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs announced Thursday it has been awarded $1.5 million in state funding for the renewal of its…
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A new chapter for Central Oregon: SMART Reading accepting book donations to start a local Book Bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading is now open for donations of new and gently used children’s books on an…
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Family reunites with lost cat after seeing her on KTVZ
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cat is back home with her family after they spotted her on KTVZ News. BrightSide Animal Center says the family recognized…
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Oregon Health Authority issues recreational use advisory for Odell Lake due to harmful algae blooms
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory Thursday for Odell Lake on the Deschutes National…
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Looking good: National fashion retailer Madewell set to open in Bend’s Old Mill District early next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National fashion retailer Madewell is expanding into Central Oregon with a new storefront set to open in Bend’s Old Mill…
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Oregon State Police identifies motorcyclist killed in crash on Highway 126 west of Sisters
A Springfield motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday morning on Oregon Highway 126 near the intersection with U.S. Highway 20 west of Sisters,…
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23 Pit Bull Mixes rescued in Redmond, including 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion; dogs’ 2 owners face charges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies rescued 23 Pit Bull Mixes – four adults and 19 puppies suffering from heat exhaustion -…
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‘I did stab my mother’: Redmond woman facing murder charge in mother’s killing makes court admission
Judge had urged her not to speak; Jessica Andersch said she killed to protect her son BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman facing a murder charge in…
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Evacuation alert lowered to Level 2 on 50-acre Pine Fire in SE Crook County as lines hold overnight
Firefighters working through the night held the lines on the 50-acre Pine Fire that broke out Wednesday in southeastern Crook County, sheriff’s…
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Sisters City Council debates controversial Lane Frost-Red Rock statue proposal for Locust Street roundabout
SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — In Sisters Wednesday night — a debate over public art is stirring strong opinions. At the heart of it — a proposed…
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Tumalo man who had 33 Toy Australian Shepherds seized has a criminal history, including previous charges involving dogs
(Update: adding new details about the seizures, the criminal history of the suspect) TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ is learning new information about…
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Bend man facing child abuse, drug charges who fled to Thailand makes court appearance
A Bend man facing numerous child sexual exploitation and drug charges after a 2024 raid on his home fled to Florida, then to Thailand before his…
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Fire along the Bend Parkway believed to have been intentionally set, possibly with fireworks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An intentionally set fire, possibly involving fireworks, broke out along the Bend Parkway and was stopped quickly by fire crews…
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