Governor Kotek testifies in support of senior housing bill
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling for more affordable housing options for Oregon’s aging population. On Tuesday, she testified…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum’s bipartisan wildfire safety bill passes committee
Washington, DC (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum’s bill to improve safety during wildfire response is moving forward in Washington, D.C.…
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Costco breaks ground on new car wash in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Costco has begun construction on a new car wash facility in Central Oregon. The facility is located on the north side of the…
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Bend Summer Festival is moving up to late May, also gets a new title sponsor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 35 years of fun under the often-hot summer sun, the Bend Summer Festival will be kicking off the season with a new,…
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OSU-Cascades study reveals tourism costs outweigh benefits for residents in popular destinations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the…
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Oliver Books in Prineville sparks community connection with month-long reading challenge
One local bookstore in Crook County is turning the month of February into a community-wide celebration of reading.
Oliver Books in downtown…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for abusing two minors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man who admitted last fall he sexually abused two minors on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in 2024 was…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend launching its first Saturday child care to better support local families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is launching its first Saturday programming beginning this week to provide additional…
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Crude oil impacts: Oregon gas prices rise by a dime, AAA says; Bend’s average jumps 13 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices jumped to four-month highs above $65 per barrel last week, driven by geopolitical tensions between the…
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Long-time community advocate Family Access Network welcomes its newest board member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Megan Geiss of Bend has joined the Family Access Network (FAN) foundation Board of Directors, the organization announced…
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Jefferson County Fair Board meeting set for Wednesday
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across Central Oregon move into fair season, the Jefferson County Fair Board is gearing up for a busy year…
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Mt. Bachelor hosts Passholder party
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is teaming up with Bend Brewing Company for a Passholder Party this week, giving season passholders a chance to…
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Problem Solvers: Culver School District Superintendent to resign after numerous complaints prompted investigation
Culver School District Superintendent Stefanie Garber is stepping down from her position at the end of the current term. Her resignation follows a…
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St. Charles expands cardiology team to meet rising demand
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced, it’s boosting its cardiology services with nine new specialists joining in 2026. The…
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Hoodoo Ski Area announces Wednesday closure for ‘assessment day’
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area announced it will close the resort on Wednesday, February 4th, for an assessment day as forecasts do not look…
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Oregon Revenue Chair’s agree to proposed Revenue Deal, ODOT Funding Still Uncertain
(Update: Added quotes from Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy. Correction, proposed deal was made by leaders of the Revenue…
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UPDATE: Prineville reckless driver suspect named, arrested, and in jail
(Update: Naming suspect, Announcing Arrest) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville police stop early Saturday morning led officers and Crook…
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Kiwanis clubs launch ‘Battle of the Buns’ baby wipe drive
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Local Kiwanis clubs in Central Oregon are sparking friendly rivalry with the “Battle of the Buns,” a baby wipe collection…
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Oregon corrects tax credit error affecting early filers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue says its free online filing tool, Direct File Oregon, has been updated to fix an error that…
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Veterans ski weekend brings healing and camaraderie to Mount Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterans’ mental and physical health remains a major concern. According to a 2023 Veterans Affairs report, roughly 31%…
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