Bend’s Downtown Library to close for remodel, Central Library to fill gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Bend Library will close for a comprehensive remodel on April 10, 2026, marking the first major renovation in the…
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Oregon strengthens emergency response with advanced wildfire detection aircraft
The Oregon Department of Forestry has strengthened its emergency response capabilities with the purchase of a new $13.23 million Multi-Mission…
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Multi-agency effort aims to reduce crashes and fatalities in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon are ramping up patrols for Spring Break, launching a three-day traffic safety…
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Urgent search for missing 15-year-old Brandy Bird in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help to find 15-year-old Brandy Bird, who went missing from…
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Free household hazardous waste collection events in Deschutes County this April
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste will host three free household hazardous waste collection events in Redmond, Sisters,…
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There’s Good News: “All he needed was some wheels”; Wheelie Nelson’s heartwarming story
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KMBC9) —This goat may only have two working hooves, but he doesn’t let it slow him down. “Wheelie Nelson,” a goat in Shawnee,…
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Crook County Foundation Scholarship Applications open, CCHS seniors & those seeking higher education eligible to apply
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation opened its 2026 Scholarship Applications on March 16th, offering funding opportunities for…
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USDA promotes ‘Product of USA’ label to boost domestic agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched a national public awareness campaign on Tuesday, which is…
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There’s Good News: ‘Dude’ the tortoise recovering well following Bend structure fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue took to social media Monday to share an update on a tiny survivor. According to the agency, many concerned…
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A new explosion — in Texas, this time — could be sending your gas prices higher
This story was originally published by CNN. London/New York (CNN) — An explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas is sending gas and…
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Oregon sends 21 firefighters to North Carolina for wildfire assistance
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Forestry deployed 21 firefighters and one agency representative to North Carolina over the weekend. The…
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Immigration agents deploying to airports under border czar as TSA staffing falls short
By Riane Lumer, Alison Main, Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Immigration agents will deploy to airports on Monday under the direction of border czar…
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Team USA Olympian Hunter Hess finishes third in LAAX Switzerland Snow League
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend native and Team USA Olympian Hunter Hess placed third in the Snow League Men’s Championship in LAAX Switzerland this week.…
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Sunday Night Baseball is on NBC: Here’s what to know for the 2026 MLB season
By Logan Reardon (WNBC-TV)NBC continues to own Sunday nights.After two decades of Sunday Night Football, the network took over NBA coverage for…
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There’s Good News: “They told me I couldn’t play, I still did”; coach Dez Scruggs’ inspiring journey
CINCINATTI, OH (NBC) — At Pleasant Hill Middle School in Cincinnati, basketball coach Dez Scruggs is inspiring the next generation of players. As a…
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Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ set for May 30th in Central Oregon
CABIN BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Northwest will host the first annual Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ on May 30th in the Cabin Butte…
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Oregon’s affordability crisis deepens as costs outpace income growth; 5th least affordable state
PORTLAND, Ore. (CSI) — Oregon ranks as the fifth least affordable state in the nation as rising costs for essential household expenses continue to…
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Kaiser Permanente and Oregon nurses union reach tentative deal after year-long talks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (OFNHP) reached a tentative agreement with Kaiser Permanente on…
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Oregon Lightning kicks off 2026 season with community event in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning arena football team will host a community event this Friday at the Les Schwab Tire Center in…
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Deschutes County Commissioner candidate proposes 6-mile no camping zone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, announced a proposal Monday to establish a 6-mile “no camping” zone…
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