Mostly sunny & above average, some lingering smoke Thursday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure is building over the Pacific Northwest, bringing warmer than normal temperatures into next week.…
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Drop-off kiosk available at Bend Police Station for unused medications
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 170 pounds of unused medications have been safely removed from the streets thanks to a recent DEA take back event,…
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New library planned for Culver, first expansion for Jefferson County district
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Library District is establishing a new library branch in Culver, marking its first expansion outside of…
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Junior Forecaster: India enjoys gymnastics and grammer
India is a fourth grade student at Grace Academy and enjoys studying english and grammar. Each morning India provides her family with the daily…
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BREAKING NEWS: Culver School District Teacher Resigns Following Professional Misconduct Allegations
(Update: adding video, statement from Culver School District Office) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Culver teacher, Nathan Barber, has received a…
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There’s Good News: Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson shares message of resilience at Buckingham Elementary in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, visited Buckingham Elementary last week. He shared his journey…
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Truck driver charged with killing couple arrested by ICE after release
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Rajinder Kumar on April 22nd, 2026, after his release on April 2nd,…
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Sisters firefighters extinguish chicken coop blaze
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters from three districts quickly extinguished a chicken coop fire at 16615 Bitterbrush Ln. in Sisters, Ore., on…
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Central Oregon’s CET launches new transit route, expands Dial-A-Ride area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will launch new public transit…
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Sunny skies, warmer conditions and lingering smoke
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Warming pattern continues through the weekend as high pressure moves inland. The high pressure will not be the normal arching…
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REMINDER: Burn ban in Redmond starting April 30 due to early wildfire season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is…
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Caldera High School hosts 3rd annual Life and Career Readiness Night for students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School is set to host its third annual Life and Career Readiness Night this Thursday, April 30th offering students…
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Fallen Soldier Cart to visit Central Oregon on June 25-26
SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service…
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Madras HS Students bring labor history to life with ‘These Shining Lives’ production
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras High School students are presenting “These Shining Lives,” a play based on the true story of the Radium Girls. The…
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Prineville’s curated market: A day of crafts, culinary delights, and community
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As warmer weather approaches, local artisans and food enthusiasts are gearing up for the curated Market in Prineville on…
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Jefferson County to Conduct Crucial Test of Emergency Alert System today
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with Jefferson County Emergency Management, is set to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, April 29th
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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon continues the warming pattern, with highs in the mid to upper 60s today. Above normal temperatures are expected…
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Decision 2026: Deadline looms for Oregon voters to register or change party affiliation
(Correction: Party Affiliation Deadline was Tuesday, April 28th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final day to register to vote or change party affiliation…
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Pet Pics: Chata is in full bloom, just in time for spring
This week, we enjoy more adorable pet photos across Central Oregon. Including one pup named Chata, rocking some flower power just in time for spring.…
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