Congressman Cliff Bentz visits Redmond smokejumpers, talks wildfires and redistricting
REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz was in Redmond Friday, speaking with smokejumpers from the Redmond Air Center. While there he took…
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Forest Service opens up 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska
OREGON (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service has announced it will be hiring nearly 600 fire support positions in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. It…
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President Trump plans executive order in an attempt to end mail-in ballots. How could it affect Central Oregon voters?
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order ending mail-in ballots nationwide. Opponents say the move would cause major challenges —…
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Senator Merkley hosts two roundtable discussions on Trump budget impacts during Central Oregon visit
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., was in Bend Thursday to speak with health care professionals and business leaders about concerns…
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Bend Girl Scout’s project aims to protect local waterways from harmful sunscreen chemicals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new sign at Riverbend Park is asking river users to choose “river-friendly” sun protection. It’s…
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Portland man arrested on charges of rape, abuse while working at Camp Caldera in Camp Sherman
Note: This article has been corrected to reflect that the individual identified and arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was not a camp…
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Problem Solvers: Wives of men incarcerated at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution speak out on visitiaton issues
(Update: Adding video) State prison near Madras tells KTVZ it has half the visitor space of others around Oregon MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Long drives,…
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‘It was gruesome’: Samson Garner’s ex-girlfriend gives emotional testimony at Smith Rock mass shooting plot trial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first full day of testimony in the trial of a Portland man accused of plotting to commit a mass shooting at a Smith Rock…
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As temperatures heat up again, Central Oregon officials say recent rain did little to ease wildfire danger
UPDATE: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent rain showers across Central Oregon have provided short-term relief, but fuels remain dry and the…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz plans Sept. 8 ‘Tele-Town Hall’ for Central Oregon constituents
UPDATE: Adding video WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-2nd District, announced Wednesday that he will be hosting a Tele-Town Hall on…
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Medford woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years for fatal DUII crash that took the life of a well-known Bend chef
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Medford woman arrested after a DUII crash in Medford last fall that took the life of a well-known, long-time Bend chef,…
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Summer should end with memories, not arrests: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office urges sober driving
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer winds down and Labor Day weekend approaches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining…
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Prosecution, defense paint differing views as trial begins of Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect Samson Garner
The attempted murder trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event in 2023 began Wednesday with a…
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UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area
Hours after seeking the public’s help, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in an update that a missing man, 34-year-old Michael Gifford,…
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Pursuit of speeding, reckless driver who hit patrol car, missed several other vehicles ends in Bend man’s arrest
(Update: DCSO clarifies some details of events) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pursuit of a reckless driver that began in Bend ended in Sunriver Tuesday…
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Jury seated in trial of Samson Garner, accused of planning 2023 mass shooting at Smith Rock
UPDATE: On Tuesday, a jury was seated in the Samson Garner trial. A jury of 7 men and 8 women were seated. Twelve jurors were sworn in on Tuesday…
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Feline overload: More than 100 cats are up for adoption at the Humane Society of the Ochocos
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recent large-scale cat rescue has left nearly 100 cats up for adoption in Prineville. The Humane Society of the Ochocos…
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La Pine-area raid by Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement Team turns up grow; owner cited
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man was cited for an illegal marijuana grow that was seized in a raid late last week. Here’s a news release…
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Governor Kotek issues drought declarations for Coos and Wheeler counties, bringing total so far this year to seven
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Tuesday she has declared a drought in Coos and Wheeler counties through an executive order and…
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Local affordable housing developer RootedHomes expands down payment help for veterans, offers up to $60,000
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing in Central Oregon, announced Tuesday a…
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