Oregon’s jobless rate holds steady at 5.2% in February, despite losing 5,400 jobs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in February, although the state’s workforce dropped by 5,400 jobs, the state…
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Bend Police Department begins issuing automated traffic enforcement warnings, fines to begin May 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department launched an Automated Traffic Enforcement program Wednesday, issuing warnings to…
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Tom McCall Elementary student wins ‘If I Were Mayor…’ Student Poster Contest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ainsley Schwarm, a fifth grader at Tom McCall Elementary, has won the 2026 Redmond “If I Were Mayor…” student poster…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office alerts residents to scam callers impersonating deputies, demanding payment
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about an active phone scam where callers are…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden raises alarms over child support database access for immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., are raising concerns about reports that the…
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CASA of Central Oregon’s annual ‘Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala’ returns to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next, CASA of Central Oregon will host its annual Casablanca: A Masquerade Gala on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, from 5 to…
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S&P and Nasdaq hit record highs, continuing remarkable recovery from war shock
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — A rally in stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs on Wednesday,…
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Robotics team ‘Chaos Theory’ from Summit High School makes history at district level
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summit High School’s “Chaos Theory” robotics team is preparing for the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas,…
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Nine people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days
By Gul Tuysuz, CNN (CNN) — Nine people have been killed and 13 others injured after a student opened fire at a middle school in central Turkey…
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Bend-La Pine School District considers limiting iPad use in early grades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School District board recently moved a resolution forward to address concerns about public education…
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Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden warns of catastrophic wildfire season due to funding cuts and low snowpack
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden criticized President Donald Trump this morning on the Senate floor, citing a lack of preparedness for…
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Grants Pass School Staff Member Arrested in Sex Abuse Investigation
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former educational assistant at Highland Elementary School in Grants Pass, has been arrested following a grand jury…
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ODOT warns drivers of icy conditions as snow expected to hit Cascade Mountains
(Update: adding comments from ODOT, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just as Central Oregon starts to see signs of spring, another round of snow is…
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Protect your plants from cold weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Home gardeners should prepare to protect sensitive plants from possible upcoming cold weather. Dropping temperatures can damage…
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Debris burning season closing April 30 across Sisters area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonal window for legal debris burning in the Sisters area will close at sunset on April 30, according to local fire…
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Joanna Kasner’s request for more freedom denied, except limited out-of-state travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Psychiatric Security Review Board recently denied most requests from Joanna Kasner, convicted in the 2019 shooting death of…
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Fire Chief’s improper filings led to illegal taxing of Juniper Acres property owners; records reveal nepotism in wife’s hiring
Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism ProjectBy: Justin Alderman Alfalfa, Ore.…
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UPDATE: Former Shilo Inn in Bend Under Contract to be Sold
(Update: adding information on sale requirements and pending status) BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The former Shilo Inn in Bend is now pending sale as part of…
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U.S. Forest Service announces more than $240 million in 2025 Secure Rural Schools payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. This critical…
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There’s Good News: Local karate team members volunteer at Think Wild on their journey to getting black belts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue &…
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