Central Oregon tourism remains strong despite higher gas prices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon continues to rank among the top holiday weekend destinations in the region, bringing substantial economic…
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There’s Good News: OnPoint donates $30,000 to Warm Springs, Red Cross wildfire relief
(KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $30,000 to assist wildfire relief and recovery efforts across Oregon and Southwest Washington.…
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Oregon honors late Warm Springs Chief Joseph Moses with flags at half-staff
Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff today, Sept. 2, in honor of Paiute Chief Joseph Moses of the…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News to Host Debates, Town Halls and Partner in Candidate Forums for Midterm Election
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is launching a series of debates and town halls for the 2026 midterm election as well as participating in multiple…
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Crook County hosts free September events for recovery and suicide prevention months
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Health and Human Services and Rimrock Trails are hosting a series of free community events throughout…
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FIRE ALERT: Forward Progress Stopped for Empire Fire, Burning in North Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –A vegetation fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon behind Empire Stone Company on the North side of Bend prompted precautionary…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims September as Preparedness Month in Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in Oregon, encouraging residents across the state to take steps…
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Oregon State Marine Board issues safety warnings ahead of Labor Day
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board issued safety guidelines today ahead of Labor Day weekend to help recreationists navigate hazards…
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Think Wild seeks volunteers for expanded Oregon beaver restoration season
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking volunteers for an expanded fall field season after wildfires and unsafe…
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Bingo for a good cause: Deschutes County SAR to host bingo fundraiser Sept. 6th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ): The Deschutes County Search & Rescue Foundation is hosting “Not’cho Grandma’s BINGO” Sunday morning, September 6th, at…
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Nonprofit Street Dog Hero Sets 4th Annual Gala in Bend for Sept. 19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero will hold its 4th Annual Street Dog Hero Gala on Sept. 19, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event raises funds for local…
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‘Poultry Patrol’: Uncooperative turkey gives Prineville officers the runaround
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A routine shift took a wild turn for local police when officers were called to assist with a feisty turkey on the loose.…
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BREAKING NEWS: Redmond Man Drowns in Kayaking Accident at Prineville Reservoir
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dive rescue crews recovered the body of a 39-year-old Redmond man yesterday from Prineville Reservoir following a search…
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“I’m excited, but also really nervous”: First day of school for freshmen at Sisters High School
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Incoming freshmen at Sisters High School had the campus to themselves Monday for a dedicated orientation day to begin the new…
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UPDATE: COCC leaders address contract impasse, say union proposal would drain reserves
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and the Faculty Forum union have declared an impasse in ongoing contract negotiations.…
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Bend man arrested after alleged weekend burglary and vandalism spree
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — James Thomas Tharp Jr., a 47-year-old Bend resident, was arrested after police linked him to a string of business burglaries,…
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Bear Beware: Increasing presence of Black Bears as Seasons Change
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit captured video last Friday of a black bear near South Century Drive…
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Oregon Zoo makes history with experimental vaccine for calf Tula-Tu
(Update: correction, Tula-tu was born in 2025 – article previously stated 2024) PORLTAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tula-Tu, a young Asian elephant calf at the…
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Update: Amber Alert Canceled in Josephine County
Update: Here is the information from the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has requested activation of an AMBER…
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Areas around Reynolds Pond will temporarily close for safety during training
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close the Reynolds Pond Trailhead from September 11th – 13th to protect…
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