Cooler weekend, possible showers next week
Saturday will be the first mild day since the beginning of August when we hit the upper 70s. With highs in the low 70s and lows in the middle 40s, it…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County prepares for November election as local candidate field is finalized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes…
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Pet Pals: Meet Matt, the sweetest pup looking for his forever home!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meet Matt, a three-month-old puppy looking for his forever home through the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Matt and his…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County crews rescue 2 dogs from pond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS crews came to the rescue of two dogs that became trapped in a pond and could not get…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty declare impasse over pay, cost of living
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum has declared an impasse in contract negotiations with Central Oregon…
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Cooling down over the weekend, showers possible next week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine over the weekend as we head into the last weekend of August and the meteorological summer. The highs on…
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Senators demand probe into official accused of diverting wildfire resources
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three U.S. senators are demanding an investigation into Michael Boren, undersecretary of agriculture for natural resources and…
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Roseburg woman dies in single-vehicle crash on I-5 in Douglas County
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old Roseburg woman died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Douglas County.…
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Crook County extends 2026-2027 County College application deadline
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has extended the application deadline and updated the session schedule for its upcoming 2026–2027 County College…
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Oregon shifts emergency center to steady state as wildfire needs ease
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management demobilized the State-level Emergency Coordination Center today, transitioning…
Continue Reading Warm Friday, cooler pattern over the weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a warm and mostly sunny Friday, with highs reaching the low to mid 80s. An area of low pressure will move across…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 28th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, August 26th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: Battle of the Bands, Art in the High Desert, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the…
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26th annual Airshow of the Cascades ready to take flight in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual…
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Big Ol’ Fish: This Week’s Biggest Fishing Catches
This week, we highlighted recent fishing successes from community members, featuring Ronald Hutter’s 20-inch trout, Loretta Aggen’s Chinook salmon…
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Bend man caught with commercial quantity of fentanyl near Sisters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a…
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There’s Good News: Madras teen becomes first Jefferson County Eagle Scout in 15 years
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub…
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Evacuation orders reduced for Crook County near Rowe Creek Complex
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of…
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UPDATE: Quick-acting neighbors alert crews to Bend house fire; $315K in damage
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly…
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Volunteer registration opens for SOLVE’s annual ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ riverside cleanup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!”…
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