Two juveniles break in and damage Sam Johnson Park in Redmond; Face vandalism charges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Two juveniles face felony charges after damaging construction materials at Sam Johnson Park in Redmond Tuesday night.…
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‘How much more am I going to have to advocate?’: Federal cuts threaten Oregon programs for deaf-blind students
(update: adding video, adding comments from Redmond mother, CODSN) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some Oregon families are concerned after learning programs…
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Hayden Homes ranks #3 in Fortune’s 2025 “Best Workplaces in Construction” list
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes just received a major national honor. It ranked #3 on Fortune Magazine’s 2025 Best…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon at 200% capacity after 79 dog seizures from neglect cases
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a massive influx of seized dogs, including 46 poodles and 33 Toy Australian Shepherds, the Humane…
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Vigil honoring lives lost, including 9/11 victims and Charlie Kirk, held in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday night on downtown Bend’s Peace Corner, hundreds gathered to honor recent lives lost due to violence and those that…
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Janelle Bynum and lawmakers from CA & OR introduce new wildfire legislation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, along with other lawmakers from California and Oregon, aimed at giving wildfire victims…
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KTVZ Anchors Reflect on Covering 9/11 in Real Time
BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) The September 11th attacks forever changed America — and for two KTVZ broadcasters, the memories of that morning remain…
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Problem Solvers: Longstanding Bend homeless camp highlights clash between addiction, enforcement, and compassion
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-standing homeless camp at Second Street and DeKalb Avenue continues to spark frustration among…
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Bend Fire and Bend Heroes Foundation commemorate those lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — To honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Bend Fire and the Bend Heroes Foundation placed 35 flags at…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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DCSO releases results of “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office participated in a national campaign over the Labor Day weekend, addressing…
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Samson Garner found guilty on all counts mere hours after closing arguments concluded in trial for attempted mass shooting at Smith Rock
On late Thursday afternoon at the Deschutes County Courthouse, the jury announced they had reached a unanimous verdict in the trial of Samson Garner…
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Protesters rally after Prineville pastor accused of shooting cat, owner says pet survived
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Prineville pastor is facing community backlash after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and placed it…
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Bend’s Veo bike-share program off to strong start, though challenges persist
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend officials say the city’s Veo bike-share program had a strong summer overall. Since its launch,…
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FOX SPOTTING: Viewer-submitted photo shows a unique fox spotted near Hosmer Lake
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our friend Johnny Oliver shared an image of a fox he and his wife and friends spotted while driving near Hosmer…
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‘Heartwarmers’ joined by First Interstate Bank volunteers for a day of gift-making
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every September 10th, First Interstate Bank has a “volunteer day”, where bank staff are given time off to help out local…
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Downtown Redmond’s Carnaval Mexican Grill announces closure after 6 years in business
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: NAMI Central Oregon offers hope and support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mental illness in the United States has been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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Heart of Oregon Corps celebrates groundbreaking of new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Tuesday, gold shovels broke ground for the new campus of a youth workforce program. The Heart of Oregon Corps is an…
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Final day of testimony concludes in Samson Garner trial before closing arguments begin
The trial of Samson Garner neared its end on Wednesday as final witnesses were called. Garner is the man accused of planning a mass shooting at…
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