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Sunshine returns Monday as Central Oregon begins a warmer, drier stretch
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (188+ words) KTVZ Local Alert Weather Team A few lingering showers are possible Sunday evening before skies clear and a warmer, drier pattern settles into Central Oregon. Don’t forget to download the Local Alert Weather App to stay connected with our team…...
Oregon lawmakers approve emergency funding for wildfires, election security
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (276+ words) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon lawmakers approved millions of dollars in emergency funding during the September meeting of the Joint Legislative Emergency Board, with much of the money going toward wildfire suppression. The board approved 42 items totaling $139.6 million in General Fund…...
Oregon public defense backlog drops 66%, Governor Kotek says
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (205+ words) SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s public defense crisis is showing signs of improvement, with the number of defendants waiting for an attorney dropping 66% over the past year, according to Governor Tina Kotek. When Kotek appointed Ken Sanchagrin to lead the Oregon Public…...
Records dispute former Alfalfa Fire Chief Chad LaVallee’s claims of a 16-year fire service career
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (1603+ words) Editor's Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism Project By: Justin AldermanALFALFA, Ore. (PRINEVILLE REVIEW) — Former Alfalfa Fire District Chief Chad LaVallee has been traveling the country teaching firefighters while representing himself…...
Bend police investigate restaurant burglary, seek help identifying suspect caught on camera
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (176+ words) KTVZ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are investigating a reported burglary at a local restaurant and are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect captured on surveillance footage. Jump to comments ↓ Lance is a Forecaster and Multimedia Journalist with…...
Oregon honors late Warm Springs Chief Joseph Moses with flags at half-staff
1+ week, 5+ day ago (13+ words) KTVZ...
Central Oregon tourism remains strong despite higher gas prices
1+ week, 5+ day ago (469+ words) KTVZ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon continues to rank among the top holiday weekend destinations in the region, bringing substantial economic activity to local businesses. Over the last fiscal year, visitor spending in the city of Bend reached $408 million. Tourism…...
Think Wild seeks volunteers for expanded Oregon beaver restoration season
1+ week, 6+ day ago (163+ words) Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Think Wild's Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking volunteers for an expanded fall field season after wildfires and unsafe summer conditions forced the cancellation and rescheduling of multiple restoration projects. The recruitment push will run through September…...
Update: Amber Alert Canceled in Josephine County
1+ week, 6+ day ago (83+ words) Update: Law enforcement has informed KTVZ News the Amber Alert has been canceled, however the website has not been updated. We will continue to post updates concerning this case until the official website is updated. Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) -- An Amber…...
Developing: Crook County Sheriff's Office Responds to Boating Incident at Prineville Reservoir
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (162+ words) KTVZ Jump to comments ↓ KTVZ is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Manage your cookie preferences below: Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website. CloudFlare provides web performance…...