There’s Good News: Bend 5-year-old competing in ‘Jr. Ranger’ competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch speaks on Elkhorn Avenue extension, water levels for the summer, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Elkhorn Avenue to water levels for the summer, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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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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Officials advise Oregonians affected by new federal work rules how they could regain their SNAP benefits
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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There’s Good News: A beaver birthday celebration at the Oregon Zoo!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age,…
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Junior Forecaster: Raynie has the perfect weather name, but she enjoys the sunshine
Raynie is a third grade student at Oak Meadow Elementary School and enjoys math and art. Math is great for beginning meteorologists due to all the…
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Deschutes County commissioners send William Bailey’s firing appeal to advisory arbitrator, will decide his fate later
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to send a grievance filed by former Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey over his firing to an…
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Dispose of unwanted prescriptions at Bend Police DEA Drug Takeback
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Bend Police Department will host a DEA Drug Takeback event. The department says it’s to give…
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Celebrate Earth Day this weekend in Bend at the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Earth Day today! This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”, to emphasize how small, daily actions from average people…
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Lake Billy Chinook to host Oregon marine law enforcement training
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Lake Billy Chinook is about to get very busy. The Oregon State Marine Board will conduct its annual…
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COLD CASE SOLVED: 20-year sentence for man in 1983 Oregon manslaughter
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 1983 cold case in Oregon. The state justice departments says…
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Are you missing a pig? Crook County Sheriff’s Office asks for public’s help reuniting lost swine with owner
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville readers, are you missing a pig? The Crook County Sheriff’s Office posted this to their facebook page on…
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There’s Good News: Bend motorcyclist and sidecar sidekick hit the road with key message about organ donation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you see a man riding around Central Oregon on a classic motorcycle with a big poodle in the sidecar, stop: He wants to talk…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 21st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Bend man pleads guilty in 2020 murder-for-hire killing of Bend couple; his uncle got a 25-year prison term
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man facing two counts of murder and conspiracy in the 2020 murder-for-hire…
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Oregon safari owner pleads guilty to animal neglect, faces sentencing
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in February 2025, KTVZ News brought you a developing story regarding the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon, after a…
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Historic victory: Oregon Webfoots claim inaugural March Madness title in 1939
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Webfoots made history on March 27, 1939, by winning the first-ever NCAA basketball tournament. The team defeated the…
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There’s Good News: 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon donates to nonprofit that helps women in recovery
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon to host “The Big Draft” at Greg’s Grill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) has launched “The Big Draft” recruitment campaign this week. It’s a…
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