New app from ODF helps Oregon residents check local burn regulations and stay safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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BLM seeks artist-in-residence to capture Oregon’s Yaquina Head beauty
SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management is seeking an Artist-in-Residence at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area in Newport, Oregon. The…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden demands answers on rise in detention times for unaccompanied minors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden has expanded a comprehensive investigation into the federal agency…
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There’s Good News: Project Happy Face returns to Bend Farmers Market with mobile dermatology clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May,…
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Luau and auction fundraiser happening this month benefitting La Pine Community Kitchen
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday,…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, May 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Employers beware: Oregon OSHA scams on the rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has alerted employers to two active scams targeting businesses, with…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Fire danger in Malheur National Forest increases with warmer weather
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, with increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a low to a…
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History Bricks 2026: Recreate Deschutes County landmarks with LEGO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting the History Bricks 2026 LEGO Contest, inviting community members to recreate historic…
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Newberry Volcano arts and culture celebration to take place in Bend, here’s how you can attend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Origins Project will present “Echoes of Eruption,” a multifaceted program exploring the Newberry Volcano through…
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Oregon Lottery Revenue Bond sale generates $140.1M for affordable housing and more
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s recent Lottery Revenue Bond sale successfully generated $140.1 million this month, providing crucial funding for…
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‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest returns, submission window open now
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Business & Industry has announced the fourth annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is open now through July.…
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Crook County Fire and Rescue closes outdoor pile burning, moves to summer burning restrictions
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Crook County Fire and Rescue, outdoor debris pile burning closed on Saturday, May 9th. Summer burning…
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Gas prices in Oregon rise to $5.27, up 30.4 cents from last month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 8.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.27 cents a…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, May 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Decision 2026: Proposed fire levy for Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District aims to boost staffing and response times in Central Oregon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Central Oregon will soon decide on a proposed fire levy that leaders say is critical to maintaining emergency…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild’s Kylie Lanuza recognized for outstanding conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon says that one of it’s own, Kylie Lanuza, has been awarded the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer…
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Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors 199 fallen officers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn ceremony in Oregon honored fallen law enforcement officers on Tuesday. The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial…
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Record-breaking low water levels pose hazards for Oregon boaters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued a joint safety warning to…
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