Bend to shrink “Dirtworld” homeless camp by half, dozens still need to relocate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be…
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Levy, Broadman to hold Central Oregon town halls in Bend and Redmond
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Rep. Emerson Levy and Sen. Anthony Broadman will host legislative town halls in Bend and Redmond in April 2026. These forums…
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Happening all week: Heavy helicopters set to return west of Bend for rapellers’ national firefighting aviation training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is slated to occur this week on…
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Portland driver killed in head-on collision with semi-truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on collision with a semi truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County…
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RootedHomes selling new, affordable homes in NW Redmond, hosting open houses; will take part in Earth Day Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest…
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City of Bend plans open house for next year’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects; here’s the list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program…
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President Trump approves Oregon, Washington disaster declarations over severe winter storms
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Oregon following winter storms…
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Phones down: Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team conducting special patrols focusing on distracted drivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team will continue its focus on…
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Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
By Annie Grayer, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he planned to resign from Congress following…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Deschutes National Forest extends Cabin Butte area closure south of Bend for another year, but reduces its size
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Monday it will extend its temporary closure of the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Cascades
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the crest of the Cascades as well as the east face,…
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Citing rising wildfire danger, Redmond Fire & Rescue will close outdoor burning on April 30th
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasing wildfire risk and the onset of an early wildfire season, Redmond fire & Rescue said Monday that all…
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Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Oil prices climbed Monday, after the US military said it would implement a shipping blockade against Iranian…
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High Desert Chamber Music’s Celebrity Recitals return for 2026 season
UPDATE: Corrected concert date – May 15th, 2026 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned Cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Polonsky will return to Central…
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Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant treatments
JOHN DAY & HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next: The Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant control across its lands, with work…
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Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Clackamas County
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A joint response by Oregon State Police and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office ended in a fatal…
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Pope says he has ‘no fear of Trump administration’ after president slams his Iran war criticism
CNN By Laura Sharman, Isabelle D’Antonio, Christopher Lamb, Antonia Mortensen, CNN (CNN) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday strongly pushed back…
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USA BMX national event rolls into Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Riders from across the country took on big jumps and sharp turns at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the…
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Community honors Bend outdoorsman Stratton Matteson with weekend celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends, family, and fellow adventurers are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Bend native Stratton…
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