Furry Friends: Meet Max, the honorary lap dog
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week is a 3 year old mixed breed named Max.He has lots of energy but will never turn down cuddles! He might be big, but…
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Fire destroys detached garage off Alfalfa Market Road, but Bend Fire crews’ aggressive attack saves nearby home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire traced to an electrical issue destroyed a detached garage east of Bend Wednesday evening, but Bend Fire & Rescue…
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After 2 searches of area, Redmond Police seek public’s help to find man missing since going for a walk a month ago
After two fruitless searches, the latest involving K-9 teams and drones, Redmond Police turned to the public Thursday for any tips to the whereabouts…
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Long-time friends share fond memories of Terry and Renee Skjersaa and their deep roots in Bend community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many people across the High Desert and beyond are mourning and remembering Terry and Renee Skjersaa, who tragically lost their…
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Bend Democratic lawmakers Anthony Broadman, Emerson Levy join GOP in calling for repeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
Democratic state Senator Anthony Broadman of Bend on Thursday joined a recent call by Republican lawmakers to repeal the state’s revised wildfire…
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‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile…
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Black History Month: Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.…
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City…
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Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent…
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Federal funding issues pose uncertainty for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local organizations are concerned about how the uncertainty around federal funding will impact their…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewers questions concerning marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at…
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911 caller claims shots fired near Madras truck stop, prompting area alert, manhunt – but police find no sign it was true
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A call to Jefferson County 911 dispatchers early Tuesday claiming a person was firing gunshots near a Madras truck stop…
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No love at the pumps: Oregon gas prices keep climbing, now average $3.77 a gallon; AAA has a look at why
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The transition to summer fuel is beginning, and that’s pushing pump prices higher in most states, including Oregon, AAA…
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Problem Solvers: Deschutes County DA, judge say public defender shortage solved locally, urge state changes
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says the months-long local backlog of defendants without representation has finally been cleared,…
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Nome Italiano on Bend’s Westside closes its doors
(Updating with new details and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Italian restaurant Nome Italiano announced on its website Monday that it is officially…
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Black History Month: Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, Civil Rights Activist
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — As KTVZ News celebrates Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Central Oregonians who have made substantive…
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Nationwide ‘Not My President’ Presidents Day protests take place in Central Oregon
Dozens of demonstrators from across Deschutes County rallied against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on Presidents Day, some for the second…
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Crook County HS graduate helps create Saturday Night Live’s ’50 Years of Music’ montage
One of the people who created that special seven-minute montage that opened the NBC special about 50 years of Saturday Night Live Music was Crook…
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers…
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Caught on camera: Driver of out-of-control pickup nearly hits Jefferson County deputy, slams into stopped car
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent challenging driving conditions are frighteningly clear in videos shared Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office…
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