Oregonians fight new permit requirements for paddleboards and kayaks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Let Us Paddle” movement is working to place a petition on the ballot in Oregon to remove new permit requirements for…
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Bend Doctor Who Took Charge During Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak Finally Returns Home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks spent aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Africa, followed by a lengthy stay inside one of the nation’s most…
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Cascades East Transit launches “Try Transit Week” with free rides and fun events
Cascades East Transit Launches “Try Transit Week” June 1–5 Free Commute-Hour Rides, Pop-Up Events, and Community Challenges…
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Boys & Girls Club of Bend members reach gold card status; announces La Pine expansion; and name change
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Bend celebrated a big milestone on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. KTVZ’s Tracee Tuesday…
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75-year-old hiker rescued after medical emergency in Badlands Wilderness near Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers and Bend Fire & Rescue personnel rescued a 75-year-old Portland area woman who…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes rare red panda Enoki
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Enoki, a red panda born June 13, 2023, has arrived at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Ore., and is settling into her new…
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Wear orange and red for Ember: How you can support the Cuen family following a tragic loss
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are asked to wear orange and red on Friday, June 5th, for a local girl named Ember. Ember is the…
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Sunriver Resort Farmers Market returns with fresh produce and artisan crafts through September
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) The Sunriver Resort Farmers Market has returned for the 2026 season, offering Central Oregon residents and visitors a vibrant…
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Family honor & remember Ember, 6 year old killed at Suttle Lake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The family of the 6 year old who was killed in a trailer accident at Suttle Lake is looking to honor and remember their loved one,…
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Deschutes County hosts free health fair for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents and children across Deschutes County recently attended a free health fair in Bend today at the Deschutes County Health…
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Employee injured, vehicles destroyed in fire at Bend auto wrecking yard
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle fire broke out at B&R Auto Wrecking on Highway 97 just north of Bend today. The accidental blaze, caused by a…
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Students raise funds for Environmental Center through sneaker drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students from North Star Elementary School’s Green Team, recently collected more than 400 used sneakers. The…
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Madras to elect Mayor and City Council Members in November
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Madras will be electing a new Mayor in November. Mayor Mike Lepin has announced he is not running for reelection.…
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Bend Park & Rec hosts ‘Live Well, Age Well’ fair with BBQ, live music, and health services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District will host its “Live Well, Age Well” Expo on Tuesday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at…
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AAA: Summer’s ‘100 deadliest days’ bring spike in fatal teen-driver crashes
PORTLAND, Ore. — Memorial Day marks the start of the summer driving season, and AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are…
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Train fire near Deschutes River Woods highlights value of defensible space
(UPDATE – 6/3/26: vegetation mitigation helped stop the spread of the fire) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A locomotive fire Tuesday afternoon near Deschutes…
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Investment advisor pleads guilty to $1.6 million fraud scheme in Oregon
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeffrey Thomas Higgins, a 54-year-old Baker City man, pleaded guilty to investment advisor fraud after orchestrating a…
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CBS News fires ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley after clash with new producer
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC NEWS) — CBS News has fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley a day after he confronted the show’s new…
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Redmond’s Hub recreation center opening pushed to late summer or early fall
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond’s long-anticipated Hub Aquatic and Recreation Center is nearing completion, but officials now say the opening will…
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Reported explosion sparks house fire in Madras; no injuries reported
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to a structure fire today in the 600 block of Southeast Turner Street. The incident,…
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