Oregon’s ski and outdoor industries face liability and insurance challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers in Salem are debating two competing bills aimed at addressing liability and insurance concerns for Oregon’s ski and…
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COCC is not alone: Two other Oregon community colleges, four school districts face possible strikes this spring
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Contract negotiations at four Oregon K-12 school districts and three community colleges remain unresolved after a year “and are…
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Sisters man accused of stealing several city, school and construction vehicles around the region
.A Sisters man arrested in December for stealing a front loader from a construction site and ramming a family member’s SUV has been arrested again in…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend welcomes Jennifer Graham as new chief operating officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend have announced Jennifer Graham as the organization’s new chief operating officer. The…
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Brandi Carlile announces two Bend shows at Hayden Homes Amphitheater for spring 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy Award-winner, will perform two concerts at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this May. The…
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Cascades East Transit set to host ‘Transit 101’ pop-up and pass sign-up events around region
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Increase your mobility and confidence with Cascades East Transit’s Transit 101 and pass enrollment pop-up events, the agency…
Continue Reading COCC president responds after classified workers declare impasse, which may lead to Oregon’s first community college strike
Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage…
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15-year-old who left secure J Bar J facility in Bend without permission is found, arrested at Redmond restaurant
A 15-year-old male juvenile who left a secure J Bar J Youth Services facility without permission late Sunday night, prompting a search and an alert…
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Bend 15-year-old arrested for string of disturbing TikTok videos taken at public spaces across the city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Monday they have arrested a 15-year-old resident on over two-dozen charges after a series of recent TikTok…
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Andrew Caruana announces candidacy for House District 54, to run against Rep. Kropf in Democratic Primary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community disability rights advocate Andrew Caruana has filed to run for House District 54 against incumbent Rep. Jason Kropf in…
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PacifiCorp reaches $575 million settlement over wildfire damage
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacifiCorp, the parent company of Pacific Power, announced it has reached a $575 million settlement with the federal…
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Loud and proud: Monster trucks will invade the Redmond Fairgrounds for a pair of Saturday shows
(UPDATE: adding video)REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Monster X Tour will once again bring national monster truck competitions to the First Interstate…
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Readers report improper billing increases on TDS “Price for Life” internet plans in Central Oregon
Published by our media partner, Prineville Review, on 02/18/2026. Click here to learn more. BEND, Ore. (Prineville Review) — The Prineville…
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Bend’s Hunter Hess scores top five in both qualifying runs, aims for Olympic gold in Men’s Freeski Halfpipe Finals
MILAN-CORTINA (KTVZ) — On Friday, freestyle skier Hunter Hess scored in the top five in both of his qualifying round runs. Hess was the first skier…
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Problem Solvers: Pacific Power invests tens of millions to boost Central Oregon grid amid record growth, need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is investing tens of millions of dollars into Central Oregon’s electrical grid to support a population that has…
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City of Bend is celebrating a century of water service, invites public to tap into fun, learning and exploration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Thursday it’s launching an interactive campaign to celebrate its 100-year anniversary of providing…
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Broadman, GOP colleague speak out against initiative that would criminalize fishing, hunting and trapping
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Senate co-chairs of the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) and Senator…
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Fresh powder alert: Mt. Bachelor set to reopen Northwest Lift before a busy weekend of events; Hoodoo reopens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor received 17 inches of snow in the past week, and more is on the way, just in time for a variety of special events…
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Oregon Senate advances Broadman bill to protect public lands from privatization
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a Central Oregon lawmaker’s bill…
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Bend man with knife tries to break into couple’s travel trailer, injures woman and assaults deputy during arrest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man armed with a knife who repeatedly tried forcing way into a couple’s travel trailer off Highway 20 early Thursday…
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