Central Oregon will start the new workweek warm and mostly dry before temperatures trend noticeably cooler later this week, with rain chances returning Thursday night and Friday.Mostly clear skies are expected Sunday night across Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Areas closer to the Cascades, including Sisters,
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Central Oregon will stay sunny and warm through the weekend, with temperatures reaching the 80s in many communities Sunday and Monday.The National Weather Service says Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras will see highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s Saturday, with light winds. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-40s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is just getting underway, but now is a good time for Central Oregon drivers to start thinking about getting their vehicles ready for winter.Les Schwab says drivers planning to travel in snow, ice or temperatures at or below 40 degrees should consider switching to winter tires. The company says winter
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As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark, and artificial light can disrupt their migration and increase the risk of window and building collisions. KTVZ’s Lance Campbell is looking at why darker skies matter during migration season, what people
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A few lingering showers are possible Sunday evening before skies clear and a warmer, drier pattern settles into Central Oregon.The National Weather Service says Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville have a 20% chance of rain showers Sunday evening. Skies will become mostly clear overnight, with lows dropping into the mid-30s to lower 40s.West winds of
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Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms are expected across Central Oregon Saturday evening, with rain showers likely continuing overnight.The National Weather Service says the chance of precipitation is near 100 percent tonight for Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras. Rainfall amounts up to a half-inch are possible, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.West winds will
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Central Oregon — Communities across Central Oregon are marking 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with memorials and displays honoring the lives lost.In Prineville, a 9/11 memorial display is set up at Town Plaza and on the Crook County Courthouse lawn along Third Street. Organizers say the display will remain open to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new sweet spot is coming to downtown Redmond this fall. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is preparing to open a location near Southwest Fifth and Forest Avenue, according to a sign posted inside the building. The shop will be situated near General Duffy’s Waterhole, expanding the brand’s Central Oregon presence beyond
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A new community hub is taking shape in Redmond, bringing recreation and community resources together under one roof. Lance is reaching out to Redmond Area Park and Recreation District today for a look inside, what the new facility will offer and the latest timeline for opening. More tonight at 6PM on KTVZ News.
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Update: KTVZ News has removed the photos and videos of the suspect due to their age. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspect in a burglary at a Bend restaurant has been arrested after police released surveillance video and asked the public for help identifying the person. The burglary was reported at Washington’s Restaurant on Monday
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CENTRAL OREGON — A few showers remain possible Sunday evening before Central Oregon dries out heading into Labor Day.The National Weather Service gives Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras a 30% chance of evening showers, with rainfall amounts expected to remain below a tenth of an inch. Overnight temperatures fall into the upper 30s to mid-40s.Areas
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CENTRAL OREGON — A cool and wet Sunday is ahead for Central Oregon before conditions improve in time for Labor Day.Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Saturday evening, followed by a chance of rain showers overnight. Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville have a 50% chance of precipitation, with overnight lows falling into the 40s. Around a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals visited the Humane Society of Central Oregon to meet Remy, an eight-year-old dog who has been waiting for a new home since Aug. 3.Shelter staff describe Remy as house-trained, comfortable on a leash and previously happy living with cats. She may be shy and quiet at first,
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CENTRAL OREGON — From early heat and limited water to fields still producing strawberries and pumpkins, harvest season is telling a different story from one Central Oregon farm to the next.At Sakari Farms, farm manager Sam Schreiner said this growing season has been tougher than most. Heat arrived early and persisted, while water availability remained
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainy afternoon changed plans around Central Oregon Wednesday, but for some people at Bend’s Old Mill District, the cooler weather was a welcome change after a hot and smoky stretch of summer.Visitors were still out shopping and enjoying the area despite the rain.One Old Mill visitor, Emily Holland, said the
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Central Oregon will start the week warm and sunny before a cooler and wetter weather pattern arrives Tuesday.Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the 40s across Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville.Monday will be sunny and warm, with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s. North winds could gust to around 20 mph during
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Central Oregon is enjoying a cooler final weekend of August, with another chilly start followed by plenty of sunshine Sunday.Temperatures Saturday are staying on the cool side, with Sunday afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s to lower 80s around Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. Areas closer to the Cascades will generally stay cooler, with highs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says the slate of local candidates was finalized Tuesday afternoon, marking another step in the process of preparing ballots for voters this fall.“Everything as of Tuesday afternoon at 5
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CENTRAL OREGON — Central Oregonians have a reason to look up Thursday night, as a partial lunar eclipse puts on a celestial show over the High Desert. The moon will rise around 7:41 p.m. already in the eclipse, with the best view coming around 9:12 p.m., when most of the moon will be covered by
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We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you stop, look up and reach for your camera. You answered with sunsets spilling across the High Desert, stunning familiar landscapes in a whole new light and unforgettable moments beneath
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