DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will begin summer operations on Thursday, June 25. The opening will feature the most expansive opening weekend terrain offering to date, including 13 Bike Park trails and top-to-bottom hiking access. Guests visiting Mt. Bachelor can also participate in various activities such as sunset dinners, zipline ziptours, scenic chairlift rides,
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine to start the new work week and kick off the first week of summer. High temperatures are likely to hit the upper 80s and low 90s as the flow of air arrives from the west. This will allow us to get some high-level clouds Tuesday, filtering the sunshine,
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(Update: adding comments from contractors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ’s Problem Solvers reported on a Central Oregon homeowner who said he paid a deposit to 541 Roofing before communication stopped, two local contractors are stepping up to help. KTVZ News first reported on Martin Stadtmueller, who said he hired 541 Roofing to replace his
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jonathan Moore has been appointed Music Director and Conductor of the Central Oregon Symphony. Moore will also serve as Music Director of Cascade Winds, Principal Conductor of OperaBend and Assistant Professor of Music at Central Oregon Community College. Moore brings extensive artistic and leadership experience to his new roles, succeeding Maestro
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools school-based health centers are offering access all summer long for students. Bend Senior High School students can visit 606 SE Glenwood Drive on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 am to 5 pm and Tuesdays from 9 am to 6 pm. This center is closed daily from 1
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Â Oregon drivers are getting some relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price of gasoline in Oregon dropped 15.5 cents over the past week, bringing the statewide average to $4.80 per gallon. That’s more than 50 cents lower than a month ago. Gas prices still remain nearly 79
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of people gathered at Prineville Airport for the 2026 Wings and Wheels event, which showcased nearly 70 diverse bikes, planes and classic cars for 5 hours. The highlight of the event included two 1944 North American P-51 fighter planes from World War II, with proceeds from all associated car shows
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Central Oregon is in for a clear, sunny start to the workweek, though the National Weather Service is tracking a significant pattern shift that will bring cooler temperatures and rain chances by Friday. Tonight’s Outlook Expect clear skies across the tri-county area tonight. Overnight lows will drop into the mid-40s to lower 50s for Bend,
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The National Weather Service in Pendleton has placed Fire Weather Zone 700 (Central Mountains of Oregon) under a Red Flag Warning for Saturday afternoon and evening 3 PM to 8 PM PDT. The alert remains in effect due to a combination of high winds and low relative humidity. Saturday Night Forecast Metrics National Weather Service
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dan Daugherty, assistant fire chief for La Pine Fire District, has retired after 33 years dedicated to the community. Joyce Engberg, who served as district office manager for more than five years, also retired. A sizable retirement party for both Daugherty and Engberg was held at the American Legion Post.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning and Bend FC have partnered to launch a new series of youth football development camps in Bend, Ore. The camps, designed to build skills, confidence and athletic growth for young athletes across Central Oregon, will begin Monday, June 22, at Pine Nursery Park. These camps will run across
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A natural gas leak prompted road closures and shelter-in-place precautions in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday afternoon after a construction crew struck a gas line. Just after noon, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a gas leak near Southwest Hill Street and Southwest McKinley Avenue. Officials said construction work
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Enjoy the beautiful 90-degree sunshine for the rest of today, but grab a jacket for tonight as the winds pick up with gusts around 30 mph and temperatures drop into the 50s. Saturday brings a welcome drop into the low 80s, but the main story is a Red Flag Warning from 3 PM to 8
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon athletes are preparing to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, following a send-off celebration recently held in Redmond. Team Oregon qualified for the national competition by winning the 2024 state championship. The games are scheduled from the 20th through the 26th of this month. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of debate, Bend City Council has approved a new Climate Pollution Fee that will place charges on certain natural gas appliances in some new homes, setting up another fight over climate policy, housing costs and energy choice in the city. The council adopted the ordinance at its June 3
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BEND, Ore. — The U.S. Forest Service has approved a major land transfer that will allow the City of Bend to expand its Outback water system west of town, opening the door to new water infrastructure and a realignment of a nearby forest road. The decision covers a 48-acre parcel next to Bend’s existing Outback
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For one afternoon, downtown Bend streets, usually filled with traffic, will belong to cyclists of every age and ability. Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium are inviting the community to take part in two free family-friendly events on Sunday, June 21, including a new “All-Bikes Ride” and the return
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)- Today there was a noticeable change to the weather pattern as clouds migrate north from California. The ridge of high pressure over the area will begin to break down and that will allow a low to form in Northern California. This will spin some high clouds into the region Thursday that will
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning organization forfeited the remainder of its 2026 AF1 season on June 11, 2026, citing significant player injuries and overriding safety concerns. The decision comes after medical evaluations determined the team could no longer safely field a roster that meets professional standards for competition and player well-being. Player health
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two bicyclists were killed and a third was injured in a suspected DUI crash on June 11 on the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County, California. A 24-year-old man from Oxnard was arrested in connection with the incident. Kellie Standish, 33, of Bend, Oregon, and William Tucker, 39, of Ventura, California,
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