PRINEVILLE, Ore. (PRINEVILLE REVIEW) — A dispute between a Crook County homeowner and a Central Oregon contractor has escalated from a state-mediated agreement to a civil court case, according to records obtained by the Prineville Review. The complaint involves Austin Cole Fox, operating as ACF Construction, and centers on a planned accessory dwelling unit project
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Bob Packwood, a former Oregon senator who resigned amid a sexual assault investigation, has died at 93 years old. According to reporting by the Oregonian, Packwood died at a hospice facility in California, where he and his wife owned a home. Born in Portland, Packwood entered politics in 1960 as Multnomah
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URGENT FREEZE WARNING: The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Central Oregon tonight from 11 PM to 8 AM Sunday, with temperatures dropping as low as 28°F. Make sure to cover sensitive outdoor plants and protect your plumbing before the frost hits! We’ll bounce back into the sunny 70s tomorrow before a
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine branch has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the La Pine Chamber of Commerce. The branch received the recognition for its continued engagement in the community, including supporting schools and parks and for providing exceptional customer care. Mid Oregon Credit Union operates
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School graduates celebrated their achievements today by taking part in a long-standing Prineville tradition: the Graduates Parade. The event, held just after noon, brought students and community members together for a unique celebratory procession through the city. Students gathered in the high school parking lot to transform their
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We had a real treat in studio today as we were joined by Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo, yes that’s the real name. If you are interested in adopting these two cuties, feel free to change that name or keep it. Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon says they are as friendly and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon partnered to distribute 100 refurbished laptops and offer digital safety training to pre-selected students on Thursday in Bend. This initiative aimed to provide local youth with essential technology and online safety skills for school, work and everyday life. The event, held at the Sunlight Solar Building,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Against a stunning sunset, Mountain View High School celebrated the Class of 2026, honoring 271 graduates, including Valedictorian Brendan Medina and Salutatorian Hailey Crum. The evening was filled with pride and joy as family, friends and staff gathered to commend the students’ academic achievements and future aspirations.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 3rd annual Sisters 4th Fest, a free and family-friendly Independence Day celebration, will take place from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Village Green Park in downtown Sisters. The Rotary Club of Sisters and Citizens4Community are partnering to produce the locally oriented event, which was launched in 2024 to replace
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program began today, providing a one-time payment of $120 in food benefits for each eligible child. The program is set to help address child hunger across Oregon during summer break and is expected to serve approximately 360,000 children. Now in its third year, the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond today celebrated a major milestone for the Eastside Arterial Project with a ribbon-cutting for the new roundabout at Veterans Way and Airport Way. The new roundabout is a significant component of Phase Three of the Eastside Arterial project. Additionally, Phase One’s southern connection at 9th Street is
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders from multiple agencies convened yesterday, June 4, at Portland International Airport for the 2026 Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) Senior Leadership Seminar. The seminar focused on enhancing coordination and preparedness for a potential Cascadia Subduction Zone event, a significant natural disaster risk for the Pacific Northwest. The half-day program
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — US-97 has reopened in both directions north of Terrebonne after a serious two-vehicle crash that shut down the highway for hours and prompted an air ambulance response. Oregon State Police told KTVZ News there may be a fatality. The Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
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A cold front brings gusty winds, lows in the 30s, and Saturday Cascade showers to Central Oregon. Sunday offers a brief, sunny break with highs near 70°F before clouds return overnight. By Monday, a new system brings a 50% chance of rain through midweek, delivering critical moisture to the region. Don’t forget to download the Local
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River Roundup has announced the lineup of 2026 Young Gun contestants, a special feature event celebrating rising rodeo stars. From June 25–27, 2026, 36 young athletes will compete in six events at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville. These young competitors will showcase their talent alongside Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
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(Update: adding video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District has hired a new superintendent, months after a third-party investigation into former Superintendent Stefanie Garber led to her resignation. The Problem Solvers first reported on the concerns inside the district in February. Records reviewed by KTVZ News provide a deeper look at what staff
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Friday We’re tracking a dry and mild day ahead with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. That’s near normal for early June. Showers will move into the Cascades early Saturday, bringing a possible rain/snow mix. The chance for precipitation making it past the east face of the mountains
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This week’s Furry Friend is Jinx! He came to Brightside after his previous owner unfortunately passed away. Jinx has experience being around other cats, dogs and children in the home. Staff at Brightside say Jinx may be a little shy at first with people, but his sweet personality quickly shines through once he feels comfortable.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police has a new K-9 recruit and Oregon kiddos are invited to help name him. He’s a one-year-old red Labrador Retriever currently in training and will soon join K-9 Scout and K-9 Drake as part of Oregon State Police’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation K-9 Program. K-9 recruit patiently waiting for his
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from two local markets to an annual car show in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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