‘Pretty positive experience’: Redmond High students, staff share how cell phone ban is going
If you step into Redmond High School, you might notice a lack of cell…
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Bend woman pulled over, arrested on Highway 26, accused of trafficking drugs from Portland to Central Oregon
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was pulled over on U.S. Highway 26 near Madras and arrested Wednesday night after a K-9’s alert and a search of…
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Auditors say structural, management issues at state Bureau of Labor and Industries leave workers to fend for themselves
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longstanding structural problems and management gaps at Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries have left many Oregon…
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Pay it Forward: La Pine restaurant helps community by feeding those in need, no charge
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of…
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Trump opens parts of Florida, California waters up to offshore oil drilling, breaking decades of precedent
By Ella Nilsen, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is proposing to open federal waters off the entire coastline of California…
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As holidays approach, Pacific Power has a billing scam alert it wants customers to be aware of
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant, so they can avoid falling victim…
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100 Warm Springs students to receive backpacks and school supplies donated by local organization
Sunriver Christian Fellowship is teaming up with the Sydney Paige Foundation to deliver an inspiring boost to young students at Warm Springs K-8…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch speaks on fireworks ban, community center progress
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the recent fireworks ban to Redmond’s new community center construction progress, Mayor Ed Fitch answers…
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Central Oregon Mastersingers bring back “What Sweeter Music” holiday concert to Bend
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon holiday tradition is returning to Bend this December as the Central Oregon…
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Welcome Center Liaison Liz Vargas named Bend-La Pine Schools’ 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Support Staff Member of the Year award Wednesday to Liz Vargas, Welcome…
Continue ReadingBend man arrested after breaking into home, accused of violating restraining order; woman rescued from window
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A large police presence surrounded a northeast Bend home Wednesday afternoon, helped a woman to safety out…
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NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville
By Alexandra Skores, Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) — A critical mount that kept the left engine attached to the UPS flight that crashed in Louisville…
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The US economy added 119,000 jobs in September, but unemployment rose to a nearly four-year high
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — A long-awaited jobs report offered a mixed picture of the US labor market. The economy added 119,000 jobs in…
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One of Bend’s three new safe parking sites was the focus of an earlier debate over how to help the homeless
(Update: Adding quotes from City of Bend Shelter Coordinator, Brook O’Keefe and Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Development, Rick…
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Bend City Council approves major intersection upgrades at Olney and Revere Avenues
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend City Council has given the green light to a significant intersection improvement project at Olney and Revere Avenues,…
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Crooked River Ranch takes straw poll on ATV road access; Jefferson County officials still considering draft ordinance
Jefferson County leaders are reviewing a proposed ordinance that would allow ATVs on designated roads in Crooked River Ranch, sparking a…
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Governor Kotek: Court ruling leaves 100 of the 200 Oregon National Guard members deployed for Portland duty ‘in limbo’
(Update: New statement from adjutant general, governor) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek said Wednesday she has received a verbal…
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ODFW investigating entanglement of stranded young humpback whale that was euthanized
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is helping investigate the entanglement in crab fishing gear of a young humpback…
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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz issues statement on his vote in favor of release of the Jeffrey Epstein files
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., issued a statement Wednesday regarding his yes vote earlier this week on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files…
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Play ball! Major League Baseball returns to NBC and KTVZ in 2026 with three-year deal
STAMFORD, Conn. (NBC Sports) – Major League Baseball and NBCUniversal announced Wednesday a three-year media rights agreement that returns baseball…
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