Bentz’s Bill Seeks Federal Land Transfer to The Dalles for Water Supply Expansion
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz’s (R-OR) legislation aimed at transferring 150 acres of U.S. Forest Service land to the City of The…
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Bentz Opposes Large-Scale Federal Land Sales, Cites Need for Local Input and Proper Management
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) expressed his opposition this week to proposals that would mandate the sale or disposal of…
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Street Paving Work in the City of Bend Kicks off June 30
As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and…
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Summer pattern over the region with above normal temperatures
Starting out sunny most days ahead with some cloud cover returning to the area in the afternoon. Our general flow of air is defined as a west to east…
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CVS to Acquire Three Rite Aid Locations in Central Oregon, Transitioning to CVS Pharmacies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CVS Health announced plans to acquire and operate three Rite Aid locations in Central Oregon, located at 1900 NE 3rd Street in…
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Temperatures stay warm into the weekend, hot temperatures just around the corner
For the remainder of the work week, temperatures will drop a couple degrees each day, but are expected to remain above normal. Highs today will be…
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Sen. Anthony Broadman proposes tax on all nicotine pouches to fund wildfire effortsÂ
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Oregon Senator Anthony Broadman has introduced a bold amendment aimed at better funding the state’s wildfire prevention…
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Bend Police Chief Clarifies Role Amid Immigration Enforcement Concerns, Misinformation on Social Media
(Update: Adding video & comment from Police Chief Krantz) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News spoke to Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz on Wednesday…
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17-year-old arrested near downtown Bend after police say he broke into a man’s car and threatened him with a gun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Tuesday night there was no further threat to the public after a 17-year-old-suspect accused of breaking into a…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Nothing says summer like two pups fresh out of the lake
This week on Pet Pics, we had the cutest pets across Central Oregon including these two good boys right here. Who doesn’t like a good summer swim,…
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Oregon Confirms First Measles Case of 2025 in Multnomah County; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Multnomah County public health officials confirmed the state’s first measles case…
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Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sees three bipartisan bills pass house, now onto senate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills…
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Central Oregon lawmakers see success in Salem with the repeal of wildfire hazard maps, and other major bills
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the current legislative session in Salem coming to a close, lawmakers from Central Oregon are seeing many of the bills…
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Yard maintenance can start accidental fires
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is sending out a reminder and a warning. When it gets this hot and this dry, mowing and lawn care can…
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Amber Alert Issued for Missing Idaho Teenagers, Mother Concerned Family Members Abducted the Children
By Chris NestmanMONTEVIEW, Idaho (KIFI) – “It’s been emotional, very emotional. I’ve cried a lot,” said Elizabeth Roundy, the mother of Rachelle and…
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Pets from welfare investigation up for adoption
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighteen dogs, and seventeen cats taken in by Brightside Animal Center are becoming available for adoption this week. These…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver Announces $2.1 Million in Funding and Launches Final Fundraising Phase for Park View Infrastructure
La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and…
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RootedHomes Announces New Executive Director and Deputy Director
RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new…
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Sale of Public Lands Blocked in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — A proposal to sell millions of acres of federal land, a key element of President Donald Trump’s tax reform package, has…
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Temperatures stay above normal moving through the week
Today started out with plenty of sunshine, with some cloud cover moving in as the day is expected late in the day. The chance for rain is low, but…
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