Update: All evacuation orders have been dropped. Update: Evacuation orders have been downgraded to Level 1 – BE READY Forward progress has been stopped on the Cultus Fire east of Bend in the Alfalfa area. The Level 3 GO NOW evacuations have been dropped to LEVEL 1. All other areas are back to normal status. Alfalfa
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Sawyer Park is one of Bend’s larger community parks, stretching along both sides of the Deschutes River. In this week’s Park Pick, Jillian Fortner explores the park’s history, from its days as a state park to the improvements planned for its future.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency across Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfire, a move that officials say will help mobilize critical resources as dry conditions and low snowpack create dangerous fire weather across the state — including Central Oregon. The emergency order, which will remain
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Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a fire in a third-floor apartment at the Stonebriar Apartment Complex in Bend before 1 p.m. The building’s fire sprinkler system activated, containing the blaze which was caused by an unattended candle and affecting three of the 14 apartments with an estimated $40,000 in damages. The fire sprinkler system
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(Update: adding comments from Prineville City Manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has announced his immediate resignation, citing personal reasons, bringing an end to his tenure leading the city. Beebe first joined Prineville city government in 2011 and was elected mayor in 2021. His current term was scheduled to run through the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pets Pals on Friday, June 12th featured Star Fire. You can learn more about Star Fire and other adoptable furry friends at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure well off the coast is continuing to dominate our overall weather pattern here in Central Oregon. The temperatures are expected to hit the upper 80s and low 90s today with some gusty winds late in the afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will begin accepting applications for its final retail marijuana dispensary on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Redmond could soon be home to its third dispensary. Voters approved marijuana dispensaries in 2020, but the city and OLCC limits cap Redmond at one dispensary per 10,000 residents, allowing for three
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says this funding allows the station to have more employees on throughout the summer, allowing them to better serve their communities with quicker response times and manage wildfire threats faster. Crews will be seen throughout
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative petition has been filed in La Pine, Ore., to establish noise and lighting standards for data centers operating within the city. The measure also requires annual public reporting of electricity usage, water usage, generator runtime and the number of employees. This initiative seeks to reduce nuisance impacts that
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We are looking at peak afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s across Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras. Cooler conditions are expected along the East Slopes of the Cascades, with Sisters and Sunriver topping out in the upper 70s to low 80s. The primary story today is the wind. A strong northwest
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into its next phase. The Redmond Police Department launched Phase One of the program on May 15, 2026, followed by a 30-day warning period intended to help drivers adjust and encourage safer habits
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid rattlesnakes before they encounter one in real life. For 15 years, Bend Veterinary Clinic has helped bring Natural Solutions Wildlife Enterprises to Central Oregon for rattlesnake aversion training, giving dogs
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UPDATE: Bend Police have provided an update concerning this case adding that the incident did not happen at the Express Eco Laundromat. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police tell KTVZ News a man was arrested, tied to a robbery and assaults.Below is the press release from Bend Police… Bend man arrested after robbery, assaults. At
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed Trader Joe’s is looking to expand in Bend, adding a second location in the former Joanne Fabric and Crafts store located at SW Highway 97 and Badger Road.According to online documents, the landlord is currently going through the permit process, which states, “Remodel the former JoAnn’s into
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) has reinstated its summer recreation shuttle services, offering convenient access to Central Oregon’s outdoor destinations while aiming to alleviate parking challenges, traffic congestion and the need for car shuttling. These services include the Lava Butte Shuttle, Transit to Trails, and Ride the River, which collectively serve key
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As of June 15th, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts have entered fire season, implementing fire restrictions across the state to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. The Oregon Department of Forestry, which protects more than 16 million acres of private, county, state, and federal land in Oregon, is preparing for
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – There is a large ridge of high pressure off the coast that will continue to keep the region dry and sunny. The mercury in the thermometer will cross the 90° mark this afternoon across most of Central Oregon prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Heat Advisory for portions of
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The High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Spotlight Chamber Players will present their final performance of the season on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Whispering Winds Retirement in Bend, Ore. This concert, which is free and open to the public, marks the culmination of the ensemble’s intensive chamber music study. The Spotlight Chamber
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CENTRAL OREGON10 AM to 10 PM TODAY Temperatures are climbing into the 90s and nearing 100°F across parts of the High Desert. A Heat Advisory is in effect as dangerous heat increases the risk of heat-related illness. Our weather team will be tracking the heat all day and providing updates on-air, online, and through the
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