Strong Storms Move Through Central Oregon
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that remains in effect through 5:30 p.m. for parts of Crook,…
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Downtown Bend to host Hixon Mortgage Summer Festival in May 2026
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival will return to downtown Bend, Ore., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026.…
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Cool and dreary Friday ahead of a dry and mild weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The severe weather and Local Alert Weather Day are now behind us. But some moisture still remains today. Here is a map of the…
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Thunder and Spurs to Battle in Decisive Game 7 for NBA Finals Ticket on NBC (KTVZ)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals this Saturday, May 30, with…
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Furry Friends: Bogart is playful and full of life!
This week’s Furry Friend is Bogart! He’s a 2 year old pup with a goofy, playful personality and plenty of excitement for life. He is ready to give…
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First Pitch Forecast: Drying out Friday, cooler temps for the season opener!
Happy Opening Day for the Bend Elks! The Elks take on the Springfield Drifters tonight to kick off the season. Temperatures will stay in the 50s for…
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New bus routes and extended hours coming to Redmond, Bend, and Madras in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
Continue Reading Cooler Friday with early rain, drying out for the weekend ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The severe weather threat is over, but a few light showers are still possible today. Rain will move from west to east through the…
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Save the Date: Friday Night Roller Dancing in Bend and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Friday Night Roller Dancing at…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Meteorologist John Carroll speaks to the Redmond Rotary Club about the weather
John Carroll was a featured speaker at the Redmond Rotary Club discussing his background as a meteorologist. He walked the Rotarians through putting…
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Weather Watchers: Your snaps of Central Oregon’s severe storms
As strong thunderstorms with wind up to 70 miles an hour ripped through Central Oregon, KTVZ Viewers captured some fantastic video and photos of the…
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Emergency officials urge caution as severe weather threatens Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from Oregon Emergency Management) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, a severe weather warning in Central Oregon, with…
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Severe thunderstorms batter Harney County with destructive winds and hail
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Harney County this afternoon, bringing dangerous winds, large hail, and…
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State health officials warn of declining vaccination rates in Oregon schools
Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high nonmedical exemptions…
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SELCO gives flexible Scholarships to Bend Students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union recently awarded a total of $77,500 in scholarships to 21 students across Oregon, including two…
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Cascade Equinox Festival reschedules for 2027, offers ticket options
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascade Equinox Festival has been postponed until 2027, with new dates set for Sept. 17-19, 2027, at the Deschutes County…
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Summer EBT program returns to help Oregon kids during summer break
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged…
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Made in Central Oregon: Goody’s turns sweet treats into a Central Oregon tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For more than 40 years, Goody’s has been serving up more than candy and ice cream in Central Oregon — it has been creating…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Isolated Tornado Risk, Tracking Potential Strong to Severe Storms
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Local Alert Weather Day will be in effect today as the region will be dealing with strong storms this afternoon and…
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