MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three new medical residents joined the Three Sisters Rural Track Program in Madras this week to focus on rural family medicine. Drs. Nathaniel Cheney, Jolene Gremel and Patrick Roach will provide care for up to 1,200 patients annually in Jefferson County primary care clinics and at St. Charles Madras. The residency,
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(Update: adding ‘former’ – the bus driver is no longer employed with Bend-La Pine Schools) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver accused of driving under the influence after transporting elementary students in April has been formally charged with 19 misdemeanor counts. Deschutes County court records show prosecutors filed charges July
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Update: As of August 6th, Deschutes County Circuit Court records show the pending case against Steven Charlton has been dismissed. The judgment of dismissal applies to all five felony counts Charlton was indicted on by the Grand Jury. Any outstanding warrant in the matter is recalled. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Steven Nicholas Charlton, the pilot
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News will host a LIVE debate featuring the Democrat and Republican candidates for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District on Wednesday, October 14, at 6:00 p.m. The one-hour debate will air LIVE on KTVZ-TV and stream LIVE across KTVZ News’ digital platforms as part of the station’s Decision 2026 election coverage. Participating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police detectives arrested a second suspect Tuesday in connection with a March burglary and death investigation on NW Braid Drive. Jacob Charles Teeter, 37, was arrested in Prineville on suspicion of first-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence and criminal conspiracy. The arrest stems from a March 12, 2026,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is offering two free monthly trainings designed to help Central Oregon residents respond during life-threatening emergencies. The Hands-Only CPR class teaches participants what to expect when calling 911, how to perform CPR correctly and effectively, and what happens when first responders arrive. The class is open to
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire officials are reminding motorists to exercise caution behind the wheel as wildfire danger continues. One small spark can start a wildfire. Small actions such as parking on dry grass, dragging chains, or operating machinery near dry vegetation can create dangerous sparks.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four of five Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District board members are expected to be removed from office following a special recall election. Current results show most of the recalls passing by more than 300 votes Approximately 23% of ballots have been returned so far, which is the expected turn-out for a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are reminding you to put down your phones, after a targeted distracted driving enforcement operation. Last Friday, officers spent two hours at the intersection of NE Third Street and Burnside Avenue looking for drivers using cell phones behind the wheel. During the enforcement effort, police issued 30 citations and 10 warnings. Three drivers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man died yesterday evening after intentionally crashing his plane in a remote area west of the city. Detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office determined that 48-year-old Steven Nicholas Charlton was the sole occupant of the Cirrus SR22T aircraft when it went down at 6:46 p.m. The crash followed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan says, if elected, she plans to introduce a constitutional amendment during the 2027 legislative session that would protect the rights of Oregonians to hunt, fish and farm. Drazan said the proposal would allow voters to decide whether to add protections for cultivating crops and raising
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new coffee shop will be opening soon in Redmond.Bentley’s Coffee is building their sixth location at the corner of NW 6th Street and NW Maple Avenue. Construction on the property is currently underway.In a Facebook post, the company says, “As we make our way into central Oregon, we will be
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The Crook County Fair is back this week, bringing four days of carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and classic fair food to Prineville.This year’s “Blue Ribbon Days” fair runs Aug. 5-8 at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. Opening night is Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., with full-day
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UPDATE: The NTSB has provided KTVZ News with a statement concerning Tuesday’s plane crash in Deschutes County. Below is their press release:NTSB is investigating the crash of a Cirrus SR22-T on Aug. 4 in Bend, Oregon. The preliminary information we have is the plane impacted terrain under unknown circumstances. An NTSB investigator is en route to the scene and is expected to arrive this afternoon. Once
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend housing leaders are bracing for a tougher stretch as local shelter and affordable housing programs face shrinking dollars and fewer options. At Tuesday’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting, city staff were expected to walk through shelter planning strategies tied to the city’s changing role in addressing houselessness, along with the
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Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rancher in Warm Springs has launched an online marketplace to sell wild horses after wildfires in Northern Jefferson County damaged grazing land on the reservation. The Bench fire has burned more 67,000 acres in Warm Springs, including land used for grazing by wild horses. Smith and his family have
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of 6:00PM today, The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says 87-year-old Janet Montoya has been found safe after she went missing from her Terrebonne home. Montoya was located by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue volunteers in the area of NW Jordan Court in Terrebonne. Officials say Montoya was alert,
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(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across Oregon to battle wildfires, small departments must balance the broader call for help while ensuring they have enough personnel to respond to emergencies at home. Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue shares
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Bend ORE. (KTVZ) — A suspect was injured and arrested Monday evening following a shooting involving officers on Highway 20 in Linn County. The incident occurred near milepost 36 and River Bend County Park after authorities received reports of a motor vehicle crash and a disturbance involving a gun. Oregon State Police and the Linn
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Oregon Zoo received fresh watermelons today to observe National Watermelon Day. The fruit is provided as part of environmental enrichment efforts. These activities are designed to create stimulating and challenging environments that promote the well-being of the animals through the use of seasonal food items and objects. A
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