Violet is a huge fan of the weather, especially tornadoes. She admits that they are very scary, but also finds them fascinating. Her favorite event is the 1925 Tri-State tornado outbreak which moved through parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, devastating the region. Violet is heading into sixth grade at Sisters Middle School, she already
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make its first appearance at Mt. Bachelor. The mountain received its first snowfall of the season Wednesday morning, dusting the slopes from mid-mountain to the summit. With more storm activity in the forecast and summer operations scheduled to wrap up October 4, the first snow is giving
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile payment applications due to widespread scam activity. Fraudsters are targeting users on popular platforms including Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and PayPal to steal money and compromise personal financial accounts. Because many mobile
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vacant mobile home in southwest Bend was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke through the roof and ignited nearby brush. Bend Fire & Rescue firefighters responded to the scene on South Queens Drive at 12:43 a.m., quickly applying water to extinguish the structure fire and stop spot
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – It has been a long time coming, “wetting rains” are here. We have had some isolated thunderstorms and some impressive heavy rainfall events, but nothing too beneficial. Today and into the weekend steady and soaking rains are in the forecast. Along with the rain today will be very gusty winds. Gusts
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited declining tip volume, decreasing reward payouts and an aging board as primary reasons for considering closure. Crime Stoppers of Oregon was created in 1983 to assist local law enforcement and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of three horses, which are currently corralled. The horses, are currently located at 2820 NE Canal Road off NE Rawhide.If you know who the horses belong to, you are asked to contact the Crook County Sheriff’s
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two individuals attempted to steal alcoholic beverages from the Ranchhouse at Brasada Ranch early Wednesday morning before running away when confronted by an employee. Deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Prineville Police Department responded to the reported burglary in progress around 12:44 a.m. A Bend Police
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree. State officials announced Wednesday that Brooks is accused of stealing charitable donations intended to help tornado victims rebuild. The criminal indictment specifically
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications have opened on a first-come, first-served basis for homes at the Antler community in Redmond. RootedHomes announced a $25,000 price reduction on selected units for eligible buyers. Antler is a mixed-income community in Redmond that includes energy-efficient homes. The development features affordable options for households earning up to 80% of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Board of Forestry Governance Committee will meet virtually at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Members of the public can join the meeting online using the Zoom video conference information provided on the agenda. The committee’s agenda includes a board self-evaluation listed as Addendum G. As a standing
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners In Care will host its annual Light Up A Life community bereavement event on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The gathering is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, located at 61980 Skyline Ranch Road. The event provides a space
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A screen-printing workshop inviting community members to create advocacy art is scheduled to take place in Bend on Sept. 16. The event will focus on making wearable messages while allowing participants to connect with others through the creative process. The workshop will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Alma
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to assist with beaver habitat restoration across Central Oregon. The recruitment effort comes as the organization’s Beaver Works Oregon program expands its restoration season. The extension of the restoration season follows disruptions to previous summer projects caused by wildfires and smoke in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cool and rainy weather pattern will bring a fall-like feel to Central Oregon. This is the result of a couple of low -pressure systems moving through the Pacific Northwest. High temperatures will reach the 60s, while some areas may struggle to climb out of the upper 50s. With average highs
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – It appears that someone turned on a switch to cue the rain. Today, the first day of September, will begin a rainy pattern. The rain will not arrive until very late in the day, more than likely the evening, and the wet pattern will begin. The early portion of the day
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(Update: added information about Sister-Camp Sherman’s Fire Corps’ Car Seat Safety Program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon for a child passenger safety enforcement blitz through Sept. 6. Deputies will be watching for children who are unbuckled or improperly restrained. Sheriff Ty Rupert says the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon continues to rank among the top holiday weekend destinations in the region, bringing substantial economic activity to local businesses. Over the last fiscal year, visitor spending in the city of Bend reached $408 million. Tourism serves as a major revenue generator for communities throughout Central Oregon. In addition to
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(KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $30,000 to assist wildfire relief and recovery efforts across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The contribution comes as wildfires have burned more than 2.5 million acres across the region. The credit union split the total contribution into $10,000 increments among three organizations providing relief: the American Red Cross,
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Health and Human Services and Rimrock Trails are hosting a series of free community events throughout September in observance of National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The activities will lead up to a community resource fair in Prineville later this month. The resource fair, titled
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