This week’s furry friend is Lucy! She is a sweet and gentle girl who has previously lived with both cats and dogs. She can be a little shy when meeting new people, but with patience and kindness, her loving personality begins to shine. Some of her favorite snacks include peanut butter and cheese. If you’d
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking another toasty day, with temperatures nearing the triple digits. Bend reached 100 degrees yesterday, breaking the previous record of 97. A ridge of high pressure extending into Oregon from the Desert Southwest has brought hotter temperatures and mostly clear skies to the region. Smoke and haze will remain possible,
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This week’s Big Ol’ Fish features a rainbow trout caught in Montana and an impressive haul of rainbow trout from South Twin Lake. We’re also looking for more entries—upload your favorite fishing photos through the Contests tab at KTVZ.com for a chance to be featured on air.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes through Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. The funding addresses a financial barrier for buyers who can afford monthly payments but cannot qualify for a mortgage large enough to cover the cost of a home in
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, if you plan to drive through Central Oregon, plan for continued delays. U.S. Highway 26 remains closed between Prineville and Mitchell as wildfire activity and heavy smoke continue to make travel unsafe. Transportation officials say crews are monitoring conditions around the clock, and will reopen the highway as soon as it’s
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as wildfire activity continues. BLM urges anyone planning to recreate outdoors to check current fire restrictions, road closures, and air quality before heading out. Smoke and fire conditions can change rapidly. Anyone who starts a wildfire could face fines of up to $100,000, up
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families affected by the recent Central Oregon wildfires are being invited to enjoy a free day at the movies this weekend. The community event will take place Sunday (August 9th) at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend, and is open to families impacted by the fires. Organizers say the day is meant
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Families in Oregon have until Sept. 1, 2026, to apply for food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program provides $120 per eligible child to help cover grocery costs while school is out. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are urging households to
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(Update: adding ‘former’ – the bus driver is no longer employed with Bend-La Pine Schools) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver accused of driving under the influence after transporting elementary students in April has been formally charged with 19 misdemeanor counts. Deschutes County court records show prosecutors filed charges July
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Update: As of August 6th, Deschutes County Circuit Court records show the pending case against Steven Charlton has been dismissed. The judgment of dismissal applies to all five felony counts Charlton was indicted on by the Grand Jury. Any outstanding warrant in the matter is recalled. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Steven Nicholas Charlton, the pilot
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the smoke and heat today. The mercury in the thermometer will peak near 100 degrees this afternoon. When you factor in the smoke from the area wildfires, it will impact your outdoor plans. If you do go
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police detectives arrested a second suspect Tuesday in connection with a March burglary and death investigation on NW Braid Drive. Jacob Charles Teeter, 37, was arrested in Prineville on suspicion of first-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence and criminal conspiracy. The arrest stems from a March 12, 2026,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire officials are reminding motorists to exercise caution behind the wheel as wildfire danger continues. One small spark can start a wildfire. Small actions such as parking on dry grass, dragging chains, or operating machinery near dry vegetation can create dangerous sparks.
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The weeks “Show Us Your Garden” segment features an awesome garden with “Old Glory” the American Flag prominently featured in the picture. Another photo the shows off some great veggies in early stages of development. Finally we see an owner and gardener showing off her “happy place” on the back deck.
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Esme is heading into the third grade at Miller Elementary School, but is taking time to enjoy all the warmth that the summer months have to offer. When she is not riding around on her scooter she is hanging out at the pool cooling off. In the winter, she enjoys heading up to Mount Bachelor
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four of five Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District board members are expected to be removed from office following a special recall election. Current results show most of the recalls passing by more than 300 votes Approximately 23% of ballots have been returned so far, which is the expected turn-out for a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are reminding you to put down your phones, after a targeted distracted driving enforcement operation. Last Friday, officers spent two hours at the intersection of NE Third Street and Burnside Avenue looking for drivers using cell phones behind the wheel. During the enforcement effort, police issued 30 citations and 10 warnings. Three drivers
Continue Reading The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Thursday, August 6th due to the smoky skies and near triple digit heat. There is an Air Quality Alert for Central Oregon until further notice due to all the smoke from the smoldering fires and active burning fires in the area. Combine
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man died yesterday evening after intentionally crashing his plane in a remote area west of the city. Detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office determined that 48-year-old Steven Nicholas Charlton was the sole occupant of the Cirrus SR22T aircraft when it went down at 6:46 p.m. The crash followed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan says, if elected, she plans to introduce a constitutional amendment during the 2027 legislative session that would protect the rights of Oregonians to hunt, fish and farm. Drazan said the proposal would allow voters to decide whether to add protections for cultivating crops and raising
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