Emergency closure issued by BLM due to wildfire in Deschutes County
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has issued an emergency temporary closure of select public lands in Deschutes County, Ore.,…
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Developing Story: OSU-Cascades’ Little Kits to shut down amid financial challenges
Editor’s Note: KTVZ News has reached out to the university concerning this story and are waiting for a response.BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits,…
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Sunshine With a Spring Breeze
We are in for a beautiful stretch of High Desert weather. If you’re planning your Friday evening or looking ahead to Saturday, here is the quick…
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Furry Friends: Meet Ouzo, the playful dog ready for adventure at BrightSide Animal Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for an energetic and playful canine companion? Meet Ouzo, the adoptable dog at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, who…
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Slightly cooler Friday before temperatures warm back up tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Friday brings a slight cooldown to the region, with highs rising into the low to mid 70s. Even with the cooler temperatures,…
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Save the Date: Bend Creators Market, Beltane Moonlight Market, Mom’s Makers Market
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a creator’s market, to the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: George reeled in ‘Ull’ of this Mackinaw out of Odell lake, & more
What a week of fish we had everywhere from Odell Lake to a super secret fishing spot. You would withhold the location if you were catching Big Ol’…
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80 Degrees and a Breeze: Navigating Thursday’s High Desert Heat
Expect a bright, sunny finish to your Thursday. While Bend hits 80 degrees, our mountain-fringe neighbors in Sisters and Sunriver will stay a touch…
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Portland firefighter accused of luring Deschutes County child
This article was written by Jamie Parfitt with KGW News PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland firefighter was arrested Wednesday after investigators…
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Elderly man injured in fall at Black Butte Trail Head
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An elderly man was transported to a hospital on Tuesday, May 5, after reportedly slipping and injuring himself on…
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Warm Springs Woman Killed on Highway 97 in Wasco County
WASCO COUNTY, Ore. (OREGON STATE PATROL) — On Tuesday, May 5, 10:24 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian fatal crash…
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Deschutes County opens Cascade Lakes Highway early due to warm winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department has announced the opening of Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road for the season, a…
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Made in Central Oregon: Inside Epic Aircraft’s growth in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Epic Aircraft was founded in 2004 as a general aviation manufacturer focused on producing high-performance airplanes. In its…
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Dry and warm pattern continues, slightly cooler on Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Above normal temperatures are back in the forecast today with highs climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s this afternoon.…
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Oregon State study highlights link between social media and loneliness in adults
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study from Oregon State University scientists suggests that social media connections with strangers can contribute to…
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Firefighters to conduct prescribed burns in Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent districts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning prescribed burning operations for Thursday, May 7, 2026, aimed at…
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Junior Forecaster: Harrison loves dodgeball and forecasts nice weather for Central Oregon
Harrison, a 10-year-old student from Cascade Academy, delivered this week’s weather forecast, predicting warm and mostly sunny conditions for Bend…
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KTVZ News hosts Girl Scout troop for hands-on filmmaking experience
KTVZ News recently welcomed a local Girl Scout troop, where young aspiring filmmakers learned the ropes of video production from the pros. Guided by…
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FIRE ALERT: Culver neighborhood wildfire contained after rapid response
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wildfire that broke out in a southwest Culver neighborhood has been contained to two acres. The blaze, designated the 0152…
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Oily rags spark fire that damages historic Bend home, displaces 2 adults and dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire on NW Florida Avenue on May 6, 2026, rendered an original mill house uninhabitable, displacing two adults and…
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