Study: Oregon psilocybin services linked to major drops in anxiety, depression and PTSD
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A study led by Oregon Health & Science University found that participants using state-regulated psilocybin services…
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New details released in deadly Bend plane crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A preliminary report is shedding new light on a deadly plane crash west of Bend earlier this month. The NTSB says a Cirrus…
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Community meeting scheduled in Prineville regarding Rowe Creek Fire
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, much of our region will be under a red flag warning, as firefighters continue to button up the active…
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30 years after Skeleton fire, Deschutes fire agencies urge residents to prepare for next wildfire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thirty years after the Skeleton Fire burned more than 17,000 acres southeast of Bend, local fire agencies are urging Central…
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BendFilm unveils first 22 competition features for 2026 festival
BEND, Ore. — The countdown to the 23rd annual Bend Film Festival is underway, with organizers announcing the first 22 competition features selected…
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Problem Solvers: More Central Oregon residents than ever without irrigation water following driest winter on record
As severe drought forces unprecedented irrigation shutoffs, Central Oregon residents, water officials, and lawmakers are confronting a system built…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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Oregon voters may decide on hunting and farming protections by November 2028
OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon.…
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Madras selects three finalists for next police chief position
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has selected three finalists for its next police chief. The finalists are Jeffrey Hattersley, Adrian…
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Bend man arrested after alleged explicit texts to teen in undercover police operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 47-year-old Bend resident was arrested Thursday on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual conduct and online sexual corruption…
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BLM urges caution on public lands as Oregon fire season breaks records
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land…
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Rep. Bentz to host Prineville town hall on wildfire recovery, federal legislation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2…
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NASA studies fire clouds during Oregon’s record 2.5 million-acre burn season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of…
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Camera Confusion: City of Bend reminds residents Flock cameras are not traffic enforcement cameras, pilot program expired
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents,…
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FBI warns of laser strikes targeting aircraft near Bend, Madras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal authorities are warning the public about the dangers and illegal nature of pointing lasers at aircraft following recent…
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Trump administration moves to end 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest…
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Deschutes Public Library Board to Appoint Chantal Strobel as Interim Director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board has appointed Chantal Strobel as interim library director while continuing its search for a…
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Oregon officials urge families to review insurance before classes start
OREGON (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season is here, and Oregon insurance officials say now is a good time for families to review their…
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La Pine moves forward with automatic gates at Finley Butte Sports Complex
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Finley Butte Sports Complex in La Pine has a new safety upgrade: automatic gates. The gates are intended to improve…
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‘Welcome home’: Bend family receives keys to new home through First Story homeownership program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family officially opened the door to a new chapter on Wednesday, receiving the keys to their new home which was made…
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