REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new coffee shop will be opening soon in Redmond.Bentley’s Coffee is building their sixth location at the corner of NW 6th Street and NW Maple Avenue. Construction on the property is currently underway.In a Facebook post, the company says, “As we make our way into central Oregon, we will be
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Smoldering wildfires continue to add smoke to the area. The smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the region. The light winds have not allowed the smoke to mix out effectively and the result is another smoky day. Those with respiratory issues, the elderly and young need to
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The Crook County Fair is back this week, bringing four days of carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and classic fair food to Prineville.This year’s “Blue Ribbon Days” fair runs Aug. 5-8 at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. Opening night is Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., with full-day
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Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rancher in Warm Springs has launched an online marketplace to sell wild horses after wildfires in Northern Jefferson County damaged grazing land on the reservation. The Bench fire has burned more 67,000 acres in Warm Springs, including land used for grazing by wild horses. Smith and his family have
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(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across Oregon to battle wildfires, small departments must balance the broader call for help while ensuring they have enough personnel to respond to emergencies at home. Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue shares
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The region is dealing with very poor air quality as the smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the region. The light winds have not allowed the smoke to mix out effectively and the result is a smoky day. Those with respiratory issues, the elderly and young need
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon as part of the “Pay It Forward” program. The funding comes as the organization manages multiple shelters for residents displaced by fires burning in their own backyards. Mid Oregon Credit Union, Dutch Brothers and KTVZ News
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Oregon Zoo received fresh watermelons today to observe National Watermelon Day. The fruit is provided as part of environmental enrichment efforts. These activities are designed to create stimulating and challenging environments that promote the well-being of the animals through the use of seasonal food items and objects. A
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heads up Madras residents, happening tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4th), city crews are trimming trees along B Street. The city says eastbound B Street and the center turn lane between Seventh Street and Ninth Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You’re asked to please follow the posted detour route and allow extra
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, Highway 26 is closed east of Prineville to wildfire operations. Only emergency personnel are allowed through the closure. You’re asked to plan alternate routes, avoid the area, and do not attempt to bypass road closures. Remember to always check tripcheck.com before hitting the road, especially during wildfire season.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Tuesday, August 4th marks ‘National Night Out’–and the annual community-building campaign will be featured in multiple Central Oregon communities. National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, and our Central Oregon agencies would love for you to join in on the fun! You can join Bend Police at Mountain View
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state as wildfires cause widespread destruction. The American Red Cross is currently coordinating relief efforts and requesting local support to assist those displaced by the fires. The organization is accepting monetary donations and blood to support ongoing disaster relief operations.
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Sources and documents uncovered by KTVZ News appear to show that Sherman Bloomer, the dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades, is under investigation for alleged inappropriate sexual conduct involving students.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that applications have opened for a $10 million Regional Infrastructure Fund. The investment is designed to help small Oregon communities and tribes plan and build essential infrastructure projects to support economic growth. The fund was established as part of House Bill 5204, a 2026 economic development package
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – After a few days with highs in the 80s, the heat will return by the middle of the week. Highs on Wednesday and will be in the middle 90s the approach the triple digits on Thursday. A ridge of high pressure, centered in the Desert Southwest, will push well into Canada
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By Linda Takahashi, Shayna Jacobs, Nollaig O’Connor and Dennis Romero Wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, region continued burning Sunday, destroying at least 700 structures and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The three blazes, collectively called the Spokane Complex Fire, have burned 8,026 acres and are zero percent contained, according to a federal incident management team coordinating the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized federal funds yesterday to assist with firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone Fire in Crook and Jefferson counties. The decision allows the federal government to pay 75% of eligible expenses for the blaze, which is currently threatening local homes and infrastructure.
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(Update: adding comments from fire official, updates, and video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Round Butte Fire is one of the newest of several significant wildfires burning across Central Oregon, but the threat isn’t always obvious from the sky. Even with relatively clear conditions in town, firefighters say the same winds helping push smoke away
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CENTRAL OREGON — Smoke remains the biggest weather concern across Central Oregon through the rest of today and tonight, while temperatures stay seasonable before a return to 90-degree heat later this week.Skies will remain mostly clear through this evening, but patchy smoke will continue drifting across the region. North winds will gradually ease after sunset,
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Saturday is a Local Alert Weather Day across Central Oregon as gusty winds, low humidity and several active wildfires combine to create critical fire weather conditions.A Red Flag Warning remains in effect through 11 p.m. Saturday for portions of Central Oregon. The National Weather Service has identified today’s fire weather setup as a Particularly Dangerous
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