Fishing enthusiasts, get ready to reel in some inspiration from the impressive catches. From German brown trout to a 26-inch beauty from the Upper Deschutes River, these anglers are setting the bar high. Join the fun and share your own big fish photos for a chance to be featured.
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BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But while the air may be cooling down, the pavement beneath their paws often isn’t. Dark asphalt can absorb and retain heat throughout the day, remaining much
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The dry and well above normal conditions will continue over the weekend and into next week. The normal high for mid-July is around the low to middle 80s, and our afternoon highs will reach near 90 or above through the middle of next week. The dry and hot weather only increases
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns regarding the voter-passed 2020 Transportation GO Bond to reports of illegal firework use over the 4th of July weekend, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment and have your question
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(UPDATE: Meeting took place where board decided on reduced service) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board of Directors voted today to temporarily reduce emergency services for residents and property owners. Chief resignation, staffing shortage drive decision This decision comes as the district searches for a new fire chief following the resignation of
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BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is known for outdoor recreation, but for local ice sports athletes, access to year-round ice remains limited.The Forge Community Iceplex, a proposed nonprofit indoor ice facility in northeast Bend, hopes to change that. The project would create Central Oregon’s first dedicated year-round indoor ice facility with two NHL-regulation ice sheets.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The dry and very warm pattern continues into the weekend. A “less hot” day is in store for the region as highs will reach the middle to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. The high temperatures Tuesday were in the 90s from Bend to Madras and east to Prineville, today it
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An important reminder from the Bend Park and Recreation District: Bridge jumping is not a harmless summer activity– and it’s extremely dangerous. Already this summer, the district says its seen more jumpers than ever. Bend Parks and Rec says this year’s low water levels and drought conditions make bridge jumping even more risky. What often seems to be
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(Update: adding video, comments from assistant city manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville has named Shane Wilson as its new chief of police, a decision city leaders say brings experience and stability to the department. Wilson has been with the Prineville Police Department since 2015 and has served in nearly every law
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The heat has returned to Central Oregon today as mostly sunny skies define the day. Breezy conditions are likely to develop in the afternoon heat. The winds will be noticeable but not overwhelming and may provide a bit of relief from the well above normal temperatures expected today. There is still
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Member of the Madras Aquatic Center board is making a statement in light of the upcoming special election. This August, four of the five board members are facing recall. KTVZ has asked the members of the board for comment, and so far we have heard back from vice-chair Jean McCloskey.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mostly cloudy skies early in the day slowed down the heating process, so I don’t expect to see our high temperatures peak past 90. There is still a chance for some isolated showers and storms to arrive, with slow movement. The showers will more than likely stay fairly stationary, so not
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire broke out on Saturday in Crooked River Ranch that has since been fully contained. The fire was burning near the 14,000 block of SW Peninsula Drive. The first arriving engine found a 1/4 acre brush fire being pushed by winds, threatening the home and several sheds on the property. According to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend–La Pine schools has been awarded two grants from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The funding will create a Safe Routes to School Plan, identifying hazards and improving walking and biking routes. It will also fund a new ‘Traffic Garden’ at La Pine Elementary, where students can learn bike and pedestrian safety. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has dropped 11.2 cents over the past week, now sitting at $4.49 a gallon. That’s nearly 59 cents lower than a month ago, but still about 54 cents higher than
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small vegetation fire sparked on Pilot Butte during Bend’s fireworks show Saturday night. KTVZ News’ viewer Barron Sawyer shared video of the incident, which shows the fire’s growth, response and containment. This was one of two fires that sparked near Saturday’s shows, the other fire was reported at the Deschutes
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While we have a clear, warm start to the work week on the horizon, there is a 20% chance of isolated afternoon storms popping up across the region on Monday. Here is what you need to know before you head out the door. 🌙 Tonight: Sunday Evening Wrap-Up Expect a comfortable and mostly quiet night
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