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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Save the Date: 31st annual High Desert Garden Tour, Threads & Tunes vintage pop-up, 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 the 31st annual High Desert…
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Man arrested after striking two highway workers on I-84 off-ramp
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 15th, 2026, Oregon State Police arrested Gregory Adam Polanski, 43, after he struck two Oregon Department of…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 17th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Oregon forestry team deploys to Central Oregon to fight lightning fires
The Oregon Department of Forestry is deploying its Complex Incident Management Team 2 to central Oregon to manage multiple wildfires in the…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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Tracking Wildfires in Jefferson County Following Multiple Lightning Strikes
UPDATE: Brewer fire updated to 3,000 acres according to Watch Duty. UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has updated their evacuation…
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Tracking Wildfires in Crook County Following Multiple Lightning Strikes
UPDATE: Watch Duty – A Level 3 (Go Now) Evacuation has been issued for Zone CRR-7S-M. A Level 2 (Be Set) Evacuation has been issued for Zone…
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Several Wildfires burning in Central Oregon from recent lightning strikes, dry and hot pattern to continue next week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Central Oregon Fire has released the observations from yesterday’s thunderstorm activity and it is not good. Over 50 new fire…
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National blood emergency highlights need for donations in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat…
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KTVZ News promotes Kelsey Merison to Evening Anchor, Assumes new role with Lee Anderson on August 3rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is excited to announce the promotion of Kelsey Merison to evening anchor. Merison will begin her new role on Monday,…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The weather quiets down to end the week, but Wednesday’s lightning sparked several new fire starts in parts of Oregon. Today…
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City Club of Central Oregon to host forum on urban renewal future
The City Club of Central Oregon will host a community forum on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, to discuss the future of urban renewal in Central Oregon. The…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions regarding cannabis dispensaries, firework usage, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions regarding the amount of cannabis dispensaries allowed within city limits to reports of illegal firework usage…
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Junior Forecaster: Harper enjoys heading to the lake to kayak and cool down
Harper is heading into the fourth grade at Sage Elementary school and is a big fan of the summer. She enjoys heading to some of the area lakes with…
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Crooked River Roundup races kick off in Prineville with four nights of high-stakes action
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 60th annual Crooked River Roundup parimutuel horse races kick off Wednesday night at the Crook County Fairgrounds,…
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Hot pattern remains, strong storms expected today and tonight
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The well above normal temperatures continue today as the mercury will reach the low to middle 90s for the third day in a row. In…
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Oregon Zoo rhino Tamu reaches 2,040 pounds as conservation efforts continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tamu, a 2-year-old male eastern black rhino at the Oregon Zoo, now weighs 2,040 pounds. Born on Dec. 4, 2023, he is nearing…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hot weather continues today with another chance for showers and storms in Central Oregon. Highs will be in the mid 80s to 90s…
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