Trial date set in Redmond murder case
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman charged with killing her mother last summer appeared in court Tuesday for a status hearing, where a trial date…
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Oregon officials urge drivers to prepare for wildfire season as smoke, road closures increase
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State officials are urging Oregonians to plan ahead, stay informed and travel prepared as wildfire activity increases across…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Unhealthy Air Quality and Strong Storms today
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – There are a number of issues today as far as the weather as it relates to the fire fighting efforts. The smoke being…
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Air quality forces shutdown of several Redmond School District meal sites
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Nutrition Services has temporarily suspended most of its Summer Meals service at public meal sites.…
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FIRE ALERT: Inside the Line, The Rowe Creek Complex Fire
WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 22nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Jefferson County resident killed in ATV crash amid Brewer Fire response
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County resident died in an ATV accident on private property while attempting to protect his home from the…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Today and Wednesday for “Poor Air Quality”
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Today and Wednesday due to the dangerous air quality…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day: Dangerous Air Quality and Strong Thunderstorms
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Today due to the dangerous air quality issues impacting…
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High Desert Christian Academy announces permanent and sudden closure
By: Justin AldermanPrineville, Ore. — High Desert Christian Academy has announced it will permanently close at the end of the month, bringing an…
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Public asked to help locate missing teen Stella Rose Dolton
Stella Rose Dolton, a 15-year-old also known as Clay Dolton, went missing from Klamath Falls on July 16, 2026 and is believed to be in danger. The…
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FIRE ALERT: Firefighters provide update concerning Akawa Butte Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have provided an update concerning the Akawa Butte Fire. You can track Fire Alert updates through KTVZ.com and…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Firefighters provide update concerning Crook County Wildfires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have provided an update concerning the wildfires in Crook County. You can track Fire Alert updates through…
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Wildfires and smoke continue to impact Central Oregon
Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively today as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday evening. Several…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holds shredding event to fight identity theft
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a shredding event, drawing close to 200 cars to safely dispose of…
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Heat Continues Before Midweek Rain Chances
Hot weather will continue across Central Oregon through Tuesday, with afternoon highs in the lower to mid-90s for Bend, Redmond, Madras and…
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Smoky and hot weekend as several wildfires burn in the area
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Urgent Evacuations Underway in Wheeler County
KTVZ News has learned evacuations are underway in Wheeler County due to multiple wildfires. From Central Oregon Fire: Central Oregon —…
Continue Reading Dry, hot and breezy over the weekend, High Fire Danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively today as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes…
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BREAKING NEWS: Redmond Firefighters Respond to House Fire
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Firefighters are responding to a house fire on Wickiup Court. A KTVZ News crew just arrived on scene and is following…
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