Central Oregon election results in: Runoffs and clear winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner…
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Junior Forecaster: Frankie enjoys math and geography
Frankie is in fifth grade at Sage Elementary School in Redmond and is a huge fan of math and geography. To become meteorologist, you really need to…
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Madras to welcome 8,000-square-foot facility for Latino substance abuse treatment
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) BestCare Treatment Services broke ground today in Madras on a new Latino residential treatment facility for substance abuse. This…
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Raising walls and spirits: Non-profit and future homeowner spread message of hope in Bend
(update: adding video, comments from future homeowner, First Story director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local family’s dream of homeownership took a…
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Former trauma patients recognized for resilience at St. Charles Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program honored former trauma patients Wednesday at St. Charles Bend, an event that featured…
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Thousands in Deschutes County Update or Create Deschutes Alerts Profiles
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and 9-1-1 is reporting strong community engagement following a…
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Warming trend continues with highs in the 80s later this week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Quiet pattern continues this week as mostly sunny skies and light winds define the regional weather. High pressure off the coast…
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Ride for free: Cascades East Transit’s Try Transit Week kicks off June 1st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo welcomes Banda Carnaval for free concert
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty union and leadership at odds over pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue…
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Warming trend begins and with highs in the 80s later this week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine and light winds will provide another quiet day across the high desert. The high temperatures for this week…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 19th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Above normal temperatures this week along with dry conditions. There is a large area of high pressure off the coast that will…
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Washington monitors fourth person for hantavirus as Bend doctor remains isolated
(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY,…
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Evening Chill and Cloudy Monday Morning for Central Oregon
Grab a jacket if you are heading out tonight. The National Weather Service reports that while skies will remain mostly clear this evening across…
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COOL & GUSTY: Wind and showers today, sunny Sunday morning turnaround
BEND, Ore. — Grab a jacket if you are heading out for the rest of Saturday. A cool, windy system is moving through the High Desert, bringing west…
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Winter Weather Advisory today, mountain snow and wintry mix in some pockets above 5000 feet
Anyone traveling across the Cascades today will need to be aware that there may be some slick roads as wintry weather has returned to the mountains.…
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Family-friendly concert series launches in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will…
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St. Charles cuts ties with 40-year-old air link transport program it founded in Bend
Update: Adding comments from Life Flight BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 40 years and deep roots in Bend, a homegrown medical transport program founded…
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