Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of the Northwest’s top rodeo competitors are heading to Redmond as the Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center November 5–7.The three-night event brings together the top 12 qualifying cowboys and cowgirls in their respective events from Oregon, Washington and northern Idaho, competing
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Prineville, Ore. (KTVZ) — At just 20 years old, Zach Levesque is preparing to become Prineville’s next mayor. But the mayor-elect says his focus is on listening to residents, preserving the city’s small-town character and helping young people see a future in the community.Levesque spoke with KTVZ News on Thursday about what inspired him to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democracy is a word often heard during election season, but what does it actually mean to the people who live and work in Central Oregon?As elections bring conversations about leadership, representation and the future of communities into focus, KTVZ is taking a closer look at what democracy means beyond the ballot
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Central, Ore. (KTVZ) — With daylight saving time ending over the weekend, Central Oregon families and drivers are adjusting to earlier sunsets, bringing renewed attention to safety around school buses and bus stops. Clocks moved back one hour Sunday morning, providing more daylight in the morning but bringing darkness earlier in the evening. In Bend,
Continue Reading Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day just days away, new ballot-return data is offering a closer look at who’s participating in the 2026 general election across Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. A voter prepares to return a ballot at an official Oregon ballot drop box ahead of the November 3 general election. (KTVZ) According
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Municipal Airport celebrated a major milestone Thursday with the grand opening of its new air traffic control tower. The new Bend Municipal Airport air traffic control tower features communications and monitoring equipment to support airport operations. (KTVZ) The City of Bend held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning, Oct. 29, followed
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Central, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians will gain an extra hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end.Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1, marking the return to standard time.While the change gives people an extra hour overnight, it also means earlier sunrises and sunsets, bringing less
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CENTRAL OREGON — (KTVZ) With Election Day just one week away, ballot returns in Central Oregon are running ahead of the pace recorded during the 2022 midterm election.An early look at Oregon Secretary of State data shows more ballots have been returned in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties compared with the same point in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day just over a week away, more than 40,000 ballots have already been returned in Deschutes County.County Clerk Steve Dennison says voter turnout has surpassed 20% as election workers continue processing ballots ahead of the November 3 general election. Returned ballots are organized for processing at the Deschutes County
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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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