Black Butte Ranch Police Department joins nationwide crackdown on impaired driving
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — If you’re planning to celebrate Labor Day with alcohol, police have a message: Plan your ride home before you drink. A…
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New records reveal Fair Board’s ‘Funding Committee’ held closed-door meetings on how to spend $1 million in state grant funds
Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism ProjectBy: Justin AldermanPrineville, Ore.…
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The Local Lens – Episode 15 – Rep. Janelle Bynum
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Rep. Janelle Bynum who is running for reelection for Oregon’s 5th…
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Crook County officials warn residents returning home of hidden fire hazards
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As evacuation levels are lowered and residents begin returning home, officials are warning people not to let their guard…
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Crook County issues Level 3 evacuation order as Rowe Creek Complex Fire flares up
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) A Level 3 – Go Now evacuation order has been issued in Crook County as the Rowe Creek Complex Fire flares up. The Crook…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman fire district honors two volunteer leaders for lasting impact
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two longtime members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District are being honored for their years of service and contributions…
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‘Surveillance in Our Community’: Bend Privacy Alliance invites public to discussion on monitoring tech
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Privacy Alliance) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local privacy group is inviting Central Oregonians to learn more…
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Wyden, Merkley demand halt to Medicaid data transfers to ICE after court order violations
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded today that federal health and homeland security agencies…
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Backpacks, School Supplies Donated to Family Access Network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive donated a truckload of school supplies today to the Family Access Network, providing 100…
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Redmond High School wins $5k from T-Mobile, eyes $1M field makeover
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is getting a $5,000 boost, and could be in line for a much bigger prize. The Panthers were randomly…
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Senator Wyden demands answers over $2 million payment to company linked to Trump
OREGON (KTVZ) Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers about a $2 million payment made to a company connected to President Trump. Wyden is…
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NeighborImpact to open Head Start classrooms at OSU-Cascades following Little Kits closure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New childcare options are coming to the OSU-Cascades campus this fall, following the closure of Bend’s Little Kits Early…
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‘Hidden homicides’: Families push states for more scrutiny of domestic violence deaths
By: Amanda Watford Families who believe local officials prematurely ruled their loved ones’ deaths suicides or accidents — rather than…
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Redmond teacher urges Oregon educators to apply for SELCO’s grants, classroom makeovers
OREGON (KTVZ) — A Redmond middle school teacher who used SELCO funding to launch a Career and Technical Education shop class is encouraging other…
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Oregon National Guard leaders visit Grasshopper Fire camp, thank troops aiding response
OREGON (KTVZ) — Senior Oregon National Guard leaders traveled to the Grasshopper Fire camp near Tygh Valley today to visit Air National Guard…
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One injured in La Pine crash involving power pole and fence
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle crash in La Pine sent one person to the hospital Monday morning. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office…
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Back to School: First Day of School for Central Oregon School Districts
Bend-La Pine School DistrictFirst Day of School:Wednesday, September 9th – Grades 1-6 & 9, Staggered KindergartenThursday, September 10th -…
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Evacuation zones reduced near Rowe Creek Complex, but some areas remain at Level 3
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many evacuation zones around the Rowe Creek Complex have now been reduced as firefighters continue their work on…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon. The campaign, led…
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Oregon housing starts rise 11.3% in first half of 2026, outpacing national trend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of…
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