Central Oregon water levels remain low despite recent rain, officials warn
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite recent rain and even some late-season snow, Central Oregon’s water outlook remains concerning as the region heads into…
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Scam Alert: Jury Duty Calls in Crook County Threatening Arrest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent jury duty calls. Scammers are impersonating officials, falsely…
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Caleb Cegers Sentenced to 10-Years in Prison in the death of Taylor Wyss
Update: In a Deschutes County Courtroom on June 1, 2026 – Caleb Cegers was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison after being found guilty of…
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Aircraft Assist in Fighting Jordan Fire in Jefferson County
Update: All evacuation orders have been lifted. Update: According to Watch Duty, a Level 2 “Get Set” Evacuation warning has been issued.A Level 2 “Be…
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St. Charles’ nurses win DAISY awards for exceptional care
BEND, Ore (KTVz) – Eight nurses from St. Charles Healths system won a DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses. The awards are given to recognize…
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Court docs identify 3 killed, suspect in Sandy shooting; officer remains hospitalized
SANDY Ore. (KPTV) – Three people were killed and an officer was seriously hurt during a domestic disturbance and shooting in Sandy on Sunday evening.…
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Bentz introduces bill to create new emergency access road and fire safe zones in Juniper Canyon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation today in Washington, D.C., to improve public safety and wildfire…
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Rent and utility aid available for 2020 wildfire survivors in eight Oregon counties
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the application deadline for the Intermediate Housing Assistance program is June 30, 2026. This…
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Cascades East Transit hosts Try Transit Week event at new Central Library
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET), in partnership with the City of Bend Transportation & Mobility Department and Commute Options,…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
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Stereo Planet returns to downtown Bend with grand reopening celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime Central Oregon audio destination is making its return to downtown Bend, aiming to reconnect the community with a…
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Controlled training burn planned south of Bend, Monday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are planning a controlled training burn south of Bend on Monday as part of a wildland fire investigation course…
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25-year-old man dies after fall at Barnes Butte in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a rock formation at Barnes Butte Recreation Area, according…
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Artists and attendees enjoy revamped Bend Summer Fest schedule
The 2026 Bend Summer Fest, an annual celebration of summer bringing together artists from various disciplines, is currently underway in downtown…
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Multiple dead, police officer airlifted after shooting in Sandy neighborhood: ‘People are grieving’
SANDY, Ore. (KGW) — A standoff in the city of Sandy is over, police said Sunday night, after a massive emergency response for a shooting in a…
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On a split vote, Oregon Parole Board denies release of Adam Thomas, last of the ‘Redmond 5’ in prison
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quarter-century after five Redmond teens fatally shot and beat a Redmond woman when she arrived home, the last one still in…
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FireFree events offer free debris disposal around Central Oregon just in time for wildfire season
(update: adding comments from fire officials) DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may feel like routine spring cleanup — raking pine needles,…
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DEQ Continues Enforcement Over 6,000-Tire Pile on Central Oregon Property
Update: Added response from local tire company, which says it immediately stopped working with the property owner after allegations surfaced. BEND,…
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Pay It Forward: Crook County Search & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will…
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Prineville property owner fined more than $10,000 for unpermitted waste tire storage site
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)— A Prineville property owner has been fined more than $10,000 after state environmental regulators said he continued…
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