Redmond Fire & Rescue rush to early-morning house fire, no injuries reported
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire early Sunday morning in Redmond heavily damaged a single-family home.At around 3:30 a.m., Redmond Fire…
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“Hands Off!” protests demand reversal of Trump and Musk policies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, a wave of “Hands Off” protests took place across the country, with over 1,200 events, including several in Central…
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‘Excited to hear from them’: Rep. Janelle Bynum holds town hall in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum hosted a town hall meeting at Sisters High School on Saturday, where she connected with local…
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Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison brings the laughs and the heart to rodeos all over
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is known for its breathtaking landscapes, outdoor adventure, and perhaps most passionately — its rodeo fans.…
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‘It’s very disheartening’: NeighborImpact feeling the impacts of federal cuts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Trump’s commitment to dramatically cut spending has had significant effects here at home, including on local food…
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POWDR, owner of Mt. Bachelor, decides not to sell iconic local resort
Eight months after putting Mt. Bachelor up for sale, POWDRÂ Corp. announced Friday that it has decided to retain the Central Oregon ski and…
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Burns flood update: Evacuation levels lowered as floodwaters recede, but Silvies River expected to rise again soon
Evacuation levels have been lowered for some areas in and around Burns as water levels continue to recede near the Silvies River after days of…
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‘A huge impact’: Bend snowboarding community rallying around beloved member following difficult diagnosis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge is taking over the slopes at Mt. Bachelor—combining surf and snow…
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We go behind the scenes with Mt. Bachelor’s grooming crew in a record, stellar snow year
With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and…
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Gabe Pagano named to new Bend-La Pine Schools position, director of student activities and athletics
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities…
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Ochoco National Forest warns public about spring runoff, hazards in wildfire-hit areas
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures rise and spring precipitation increases, the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland…
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Update: Rep. Janelle Bynum still plans Sisters town hall Saturday after Senator Jeff Merkley postpones his visit
(Update: Bynum to hold Sisters town hall without Merkley) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s office announced late Thursday that the…
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House hearing held on bill to have Oregon Dept. of Forestry lease and manage Ochoco National Forest
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon House Committee on Climate held a hearing Friday on House Bill 3846. It creates a pilot program that would allow…
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Deschutes County Solid Waste, local students team up to to raise awareness about plastic pollution
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the…
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Affordable housing nonprofit set to break ground in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Finding an affordable place to live may soon get a bit easier in the city of La Pine. An affordable housing non-profit is set…
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Bend U.S. Airman Gerrit Spatz honored as Kirtland Air Force Base ‘Tiger of the Week’
ALBEQUERQUE, New Mexico (KTVZ) — Gerrit Spatz, a United States Airman from Bend, Oregon, recently was honored as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger…
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La Pine Park & Rec board member explains La Pine Pickleball Club relationship with district, finances
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News reported last month on a La Pine Park & Rec meeting where board member Carlos Soto was questioned about a…
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City of Bend holding Open House for NE Neff Road & Norton Avenue pedestrian improvements project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend wants your help with a new bicycle and pedestrian improvements project. The project is along Northeast Neff…
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Construction set to begin on first phase of West Bend Trails Project; unlikely to impact trail users
After years of planning, the Deschutes National Forest and the Central Oregon Trail Alliance are set to begin implementation of the West Bend Trails…
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Oregon Democratic lawmakers sharply critical of President Trump’s tariffs; Wyden calls them ‘economic poison’
Three of Oregon’s Democrats in Congress were sharply critical of the tariffs President Trump announced Wednesday involving countries around the…
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