The Local Lens – Episode 1 – Tony DeBone Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews current Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone, who is running for…
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Save the Date: Elevation Farmers Market, Pedal for the Planet, Home & Garden Show
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a farmers market, to the…
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Furry Friends: Booker is a loving cat with an outgoing personality!
Meet Booker! He’s a super affectionate cat who loves curling up in your lap for cuddles. He’s also very outgoing and enjoys spending time and…
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New $22 million facility opens at Central Oregon Community College Madras campus
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)A new 24,000 square foot building has recently opened at the Central Oregon Community College Madras campus. The estimated $22…
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Interim Chief Elder remains as City of Madras prioritizes filling city administrator role
Editor’s Note: The former article published omitted Paul Garrison’s tenure with the Madras Police Department following the termination for Tim…
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Happening Friday: Prescribed burn planned to protect Crescent homes from wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a 44-acre prescribed burn on Friday in the Crescent Ranger District.…
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Crook County moves forward in addressing ongoing concern over potential water contamination
County leaders in Crook County are bringing in a third-party to look into groundwater concerns related to Knife River operations, as neighbors and…
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Update: Wildfire Reported in Jefferson County Along US 97 grows to 28 acres
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire first reported at 3:50 PM in northern Jefferson County has been contained at 28 acres, according to WATCH DUTY.…
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BREAKING NEWS: 6 injured, including suspect, in stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
This article was written by Jake Johns with KING-5 Seattle TACOMA, Wash. — Four students, a security guard and the suspect were injured in a…
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BREAKING NEWS: 1 injured, 1 killed in ‘chairlift malfunction’ at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
(Update: 1 person confirmed killed, adding pictures from the scene). GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (KTVZ) — One employee died, and another was injured…
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Partly cloudy and warmer conditions ahead with lingering smoke
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – More prescribed burns today across the region adding smoke to the skies. This round will be similar to Wednesday as the ground…
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Oregon sees dramatic drop in tobacco sales to minors
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon has seen a significant decrease in tobacco sales violations to youth, with only 11% of retailers selling to minors during…
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Drop-off kiosk available at Bend Police Station for unused medications
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 170 pounds of unused medications have been safely removed from the streets thanks to a recent DEA take back event,…
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New library planned for Culver, first expansion for Jefferson County district
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Library District is establishing a new library branch in Culver, marking its first expansion outside of…
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Junior Forecaster: India enjoys gymnastics and grammer
India is a fourth grade student at Grace Academy and enjoys studying english and grammar. Each morning India provides her family with the daily…
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BREAKING NEWS: Culver School District Teacher Resigns Following Professional Misconduct Allegations
(Update: adding video, statement from Culver School District Office) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Culver teacher, Nathan Barber, has received a…
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There’s Good News: Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson shares message of resilience at Buckingham Elementary in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, visited Buckingham Elementary last week. He shared his journey…
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Rep. Bentz pushes bill to give Oregon farmers more say in federal water decisions
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing today on H.R. 8259, the Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act…
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Truck driver charged with killing couple arrested by ICE after release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Rajinder Kumar on April 22nd, 2026, after his release on April 2nd,…
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Sisters firefighters extinguish chicken coop blaze
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from three districts quickly extinguished a chicken coop fire at 16615 Bitterbrush Ln. in Sisters, Ore., on…
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