12 regional tourism projects awarded grants by Visit Central Oregon, totaling $300k
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) Visit Central Oregon has awarded $300,000 in grant money to 12 regional tourism projects through its Central Oregon Future…
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Oregon State Marine Board conducts annual training for marine law enforcement in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting its annual marine law enforcement training in Jefferson County. The…
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Bend Factory Stores announces rebrand, new farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market…
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Plan Ahead: Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road to open for season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are scheduled to open for the season on Thursday, May 7, at 8 a.m. The Deschutes…
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Problem Solvers: Camp closures climb as concerns grow over where people go next
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Standing along Highway 97 on Revere Avenue, the changes are hard to miss. Where tents once stood off and on for years, there…
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Oregon gas prices soar double digits as surge hits 49 states
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are up in 49 states this week, with 38 states, including Oregon, showing double-digit increases. Drivers are…
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Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests to allow firewood collection until Nov. 30, 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firewood collection season for personal and commercial use will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and…
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Mostly sunny skies, warmer conditions and lingering smoke
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Warmer pattern on the way as we reach the middle and upper 60s today, with a chance for several days in a row of 70-degree…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes Drew Whyte as deputy chief and fire marshal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new…
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Country star Tyler Hubbard set to rock Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in 2026
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country music artist, will perform live at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond,…
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Early morning structure fire contained to exterior of Madras home, all occupants safe
MADRAS, ORE. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews responded to a structure fire at a single-family home in the 600 block of NE Chapel…
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Madras redevelopment commissioner resigns, citing city issues and lack of transparency
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following her April 15th resignation as commissioner of the Madras Redevelopment Commission, Janine Metteer is now citing…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, April 28th
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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Air quality issues, mild Tuesday ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re continuing the warming trend, with temperatures rising well above normal as we head toward the end of the week.…
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Baby born on Delta airplane, midflight from Atlanta to Portland
This article was written by Vince Ybarra with KPTV PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) — A Delta flight took to the skies from Atlanta with 153 customers in tow,…
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Cattle industry thrives at Central Oregon Livestock Auction
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Livestock Auction recently held a feeder sale, drawing a large crowd and featuring nearly one thousand…
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DUI suspect apprehended by K-9 unit after foot pursuit in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) 43 Year old Sir Charles Ariesis Williams was taken into custody on April 26th after leading law enforcement on vehicle and foot…
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SOS signal prompts hours-long search on Lookout Mountain Trail
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue was activated Saturday evening for a possible SOS signal on the Lookout Mountain Trail.…
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Swift response by Burns and Hines fire departments prevents total loss
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On April 24th, a swift and coordinated response by the Burns Fire Department and Hines Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a…
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Decision 2026: Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District candidates to participate in virtual forum
EASTERN OREGON (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters Oregon will host a bipartisan virtual candidate forum for the Congressional District 2 primary…
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