Deschutes National Forest reopens Akawa Butte Fire area to public
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest lifted the temporary emergency closure for the Akawa Butte Fire area today, reopening the land to…
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Oregon state revenues rise $55 million despite corporate tax shortfall
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon state revenues increased by $55 million in the latest quarterly revenue forecast released Wednesday. The overall…
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States win $17.1 billion settlement against Meta over youth mental health
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $17.1 billion multistate settlement Wednesday with Meta, requiring the company to redesign safety…
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Oregon State Police investigate widespread vandalism at Lincoln County parks
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism at multiple state parks in Lincoln County. The damage…
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13-year-old boy dies, six others injured in Douglas County crash
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy was killed and six other people were injured Friday afternoon in a head-on collision on Highway 38…
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Teen arrested after pointing replica handgun with laser sight at group in Bend
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a…
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COCC opens applications for 2026-27 Small Business Management Program
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Small Business…
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BLM records breakingtimber sale generates $70 million in economic activity
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Pumpkin Pi timber sale in western Oregon brought in nearly $10.6 million and will produce 23.5…
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Beer festival and 5K coming to Little Woody Bend on August 29
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ)— Little Woody Bend will host its annual beer festival and 5K this Saturday, Aug. 29, featuring an untimed race from The Commons…
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Ashland adopts proclamation opposing possible ICE detention facility
By KOBI NBC5 Staff MEDFORD, Ore. (KOBI/KTVZ) — City leaders in Ashland have officially adopted a proclamation opposing the potential placement of…
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Panera Bread is set to replace old Cracker Barrel in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned Panera Bread will be moving into the former Cracker Barrel in north Bend.According to online documents…
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Deschutes National Forest opens wildfire firefighter job applications
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service opened applications today for permanent and permanent seasonal wildland firefighting positions within…
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Portland man arrested for stealing $20,000 of golf gear from Powell Butte resort
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 44-year-old Portland man was arrested Friday, Aug. 21, in connection with the theft of approximately $20,000 worth of golfing…
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High Desert Chamber Music announces new venues for 2026-27 season
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — High Desert Chamber Music is relocating both its Concert Series and Annual Gala to new venues in Bend, Ore., for the 2026–27…
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Bend La-Pine Schools seeks new nutrition servers and substitutes
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Bend La-Pine Schools is seeking to hire nutrition servers and substitute servers for its nutrition team. Servers will earn…
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Proposed measure 25 seeks to declare hunting and farming human rights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would protect hunting, fishing, farming, ranching and trapping has advanced…
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Study: Oregon psilocybin services linked to major drops in anxiety, depression and PTSD
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A study led by Oregon Health & Science University found that participants using state-regulated psilocybin services…
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Oregon Working Families Party nominates Gov. Tina Kotek for reelection
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Working Families Party has cross-nominated Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek for a second term in the state’s gubernatorial…
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Decision 2026: Republican candidate Drazan vows to fight for all of Oregon in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan met with local business leaders and workers during a campaign stop in…
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Wyden and Merkley introduce bill to block domestic abusers from buying guns
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ)— U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Congressional colleagues Friday to introduce legislation aimed at preventing…
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