Prescribed burns across Central Oregon: how agencies track smoke and protect air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring,…
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Mild Monday, warming trend this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A quiet pattern continues as we close out April this week. Expect mostly sunny skies through Monday. Highs will reach the upper…
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Wildfires, water, & politics: Central Oregonians discuss pressing issues with local lawmakers at town hall
(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for…
Continue ReadingHigh Desert Sunday: Transitioning from the Gusts to a “Goldilocks” Monday
CENTRAL, OR — If you’re out on the back deck or finishing up a Sunday project, you’ve likely noticed the shift. That bright, calm morning has…
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Bend residents weigh in on push for universal health care in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care reform took center stage at Trinity Episcopal Church this week, where Central Oregon residents gathered for a town…
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High Desert Spring: Crisp Nights and Sunny Bites
If you’re finishing up a hike at Smith Rock or just settling onto a patio in Bend, keep that fleece handy. We are moving into a classic Central…
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Sunriver Music Festival selects local artwork for 2026 season
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival has selected Bend artist Michele Michael’s acrylic painting “Strawberry Skies” as the…
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Heart of Oregon Corps youth & volunteers clean up Dry Canyon Park on service day
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Hundreds of youth and volunteers from the Heart of Oregon Corps converged on Dry Canyon Park in Redmond for a major cleanup on…
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Think Wild releases Bald Eagle in Prineville after a month of care
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild released a rehabilitated bald eagle today in a field north of Prineville. Local farmers discovered the injured…
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Colder Nights, Plenty of Sun
If you have spring plants outside or haven’t quite finished winterizing your irrigation, tonight is the time to pay attention. We are looking at a…
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Insurance Coverage Crucial in Off-Leash Dog Incidents, Attorney Advises
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following KTVZ’s recent reporting of growing community frustration with off leash pets in public spaces, personal injury…
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Furry Friends: Elegant Dutchess the German Shepherd is looking for her forever home
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dutchess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal…
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Save the Date: From a Redmond art show to the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade in Bend, here are some events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in…
Continue Reading Staying dry and mild into the weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be slightly cooler as a weak cold front moves through, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Expect…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, April 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Decision 2026: A look inside the voting process ahead of May election
(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters…
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Problem Solvers: Polluters over people; EPA’s repeal of emission standards puts Oregon’s climate goals in jeopardy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In what President Donald Trump called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far.” his administration…
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Sold-out Bend event brings women together to build, lead, and connect in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Not one, not two but three fish are headed home with the Isom’s & more
It was a wonderful week for fisherman in Central Oregon, specifically one’s named Isom. We had a family affair this week with three fisherman from…
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Hikers rescued from South Sister after medical issue and hypothermia
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit responded to a call for help on Wednesday, Apr. 23, after a hiker…
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