Evacuation zones reduced near Rowe Creek Complex, but some areas remain at Level 3
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many evacuation zones around the Rowe Creek Complex have now been reduced as firefighters continue their work on…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon. The campaign, led…
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Oregon housing starts rise 11.3% in first half of 2026, outpacing national trend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of…
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Redmond Fire and Rescue stops brush fire east of town, vehicles burned
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According the Redmond Fire and Rescue, fire crews responded to a brush fire on undeveloped land east of Redmond on Friday,…
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Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at 36, according to her representative. In a statement to CNN, her father, Skip Panettiere, called her “an…
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Counties, farm groups back Klamath appeal
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three counties and 10 major western water and agricultural organizations have filed friend-of-the-court briefs…
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‘The center of communities’: Bend’s Central Library celebrates opening with weekend of events
(Update: adding comments from library official, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library marked a new chapter over the weekend with…
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Alfalfa Fire District Board Under Investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission
UPDATE: KTVZ News has obtained two preliminary review reports from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission concerning Nate Starr and Mark Laucks. You…
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Bend Police: Two arrested following intentional car crash
Two men were arrested in Bend following an intentional vehicle collision and subsequent altercations with responding…
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Bend burglary suspect arrested by Redmond Police
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend resident faces four counts of first-degree burglary and one count of first-degree theft after police…
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Deschutes County Courthouse expansion adds new space as Central Oregon grows
BEND, Ore. — A major expansion of the Deschutes County Courthouse in downtown Bend is nearing completion, adding courtroom space and security…
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Central Oregon drug investigation leads to kidnapping arrest after victim’s finger amputated
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon drug investigation led to charges against three men and unraveled a kidnapping and assault case involving…
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Base Camp: Bend’s newest Food Cart Lot/Tavern
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Base Camp, a new tavern and food cart lot, opened its doors behind Powder House Ski & Patio. The venue features 10 food…
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Oregon AG sues Trump administration over demand for personal data of 17 million drivers
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in a lawsuit…
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Oregon school attendance rises by 7,000 students, lawmakers say
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon schools are seeing an increase in students regularly attending class, but one state lawmaker says more work is…
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Oregon follows AAP immunization schedule despite federal changes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state will continue following medical guidance on childhood vaccinations, despite recent…
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Oregon officials urge extreme caution as wildfires stretch resources
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, fire officials are asking Oregonians to use extreme caution as wildfires continue burning across the state and…
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Central Oregon 9/11 Memorial Rally set for Sept. 11-12
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association will host its 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial Rally on Sept. 11-12 across Central…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley launches corruption town hall tour in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, launched his “Stop the Corruption” town hall tour in Bend, meeting with local residents to…
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Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopens following closure due to wildfires in the area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopened Thursday, August 13th, following a closure due to wildfires. The Crook…
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