Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
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Federal funding issues pose uncertainty for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local organizations are concerned about how the uncertainty around federal funding will impact their…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewers questions concerning marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at…
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911 caller claims shots fired near Madras truck stop, prompting area alert, manhunt – but police find no sign it was true
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A call to Jefferson County 911 dispatchers early Tuesday claiming a person was firing gunshots near a Madras truck stop…
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No love at the pumps: Oregon gas prices keep climbing, now average $3.77 a gallon; AAA has a look at why
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The transition to summer fuel is beginning, and that’s pushing pump prices higher in most states, including Oregon, AAA…
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Problem Solvers: Deschutes County DA, judge say public defender shortage solved locally, urge state changes
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says the months-long local backlog of defendants without representation has finally been cleared,…
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Nome Italiano on Bend’s Westside closes its doors
(Updating with new details and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Italian restaurant Nome Italiano announced on its website Monday that it is officially…
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Black History Month: Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, Civil Rights Activist
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — As KTVZ News celebrates Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Central Oregonians who have made substantive…
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Nationwide ‘Not My President’ Presidents Day protests take place in Central Oregon
Dozens of demonstrators from across Deschutes County rallied against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on Presidents Day, some for the second…
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Crook County HS graduate helps create Saturday Night Live’s ’50 Years of Music’ montage
One of the people who created that special seven-minute montage that opened the NBC special about 50 years of Saturday Night Live Music was Crook…
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers…
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Caught on camera: Driver of out-of-control pickup nearly hits Jefferson County deputy, slams into stopped car
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent challenging driving conditions are frighteningly clear in videos shared Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
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Bend couple escapes fire thanks to working smoke alarms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two residents escaped a fire in their home Saturday evening after being alerted by smoke alarms. The fire broke out around 9:50…
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Bend flower shops super-busy with Valentine’s Day bouquet orders, deliveries
Wild Flowers of Oregon in Bend was busy making beautiful arrangements and delivering Valentine’s Day bouquets around the…
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‘Free beef!’ is back: Now it’s a contest by Abby’s Legendary Pizza in Prineville and Ericksons Thriftway
Say the words “free beef!” to long-time Central Oregonians, and many will well remember the yearly promotional event and ad campaign by Les…
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‘Thinking about drinking’ this holiday weekend? Then don’t drive: Bend Police plan overtime patrols targeting DUIIs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – With a lot going on around town, from Friday’s Valentine’s Day to WinterFest and the Presidents Day holiday, Bend Police…
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Bend WinterFest kicks off this weekend, with snowy weather adding both charm and challenges
Amid decidedly wintry weather, a fun winter tradition – the Bend WinterFest – returns to the Old Mill District this weekend, starting on Friday. Last…
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Furry Friends: Meet this dynamic duo
Meet a quiet pair of bonded kittens. Rosie and Raven are one year old, and have lived together their entire life and for that reason, they need to…
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‘Buses are a lot safer’: Cascades East Transit sees ridership rise as snow, ice make driving trickier
The recent bout of winter weather and icy conditions poses a headache for many drivers. Cascades East Transit says they’ve got you covered for those…
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La Pine speeder’s traffic stop brings Bend driver’s arrest, as nearly 5 pounds of methamphetamine seized
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A traffic stop for speeding in La Pine led to the 61-year-old driver’s arrest on drug charges after a narcotics K-9 helped…
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