OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new digital permits provide a modern and accessible way for visitors to park at Oregon’s state parks. The digital permits are available for the same price as the previous physical parking permits. In-state residents
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend. This funding supports arts and cultural tourism projects to increase participation in cultural experiences and spur economic activity during Bend’s shoulder seasons. The BCTF has now reinvested more than $2.8
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are ready to take the next big step. Do you have a graduate this year? We invite proud families and friends to share their favorite
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Burns Fire and Police recently welcomed some special guests for a fun-filled, and educational day. Burns Fire says Juntura School students, teachers, and families came to the Burns Fire and Police departments for an exciting BBQ and tour. Everyone had a blast touring the station, emergency vehicles, and participating in the activities.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a quiet week across the High Desert as high pressure continues to bring dry and warmer weather. The gradual warm up continues today, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s. Thursday may bring a few more clouds at times, but overall we’re expecting mostly sunny skies. If
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner positions, primary nominations for statewide offices and the failure of several measures. While some races concluded with clear winners, others in Deschutes and Crook Counties are headed for November runoffs. Deschutes and Jefferson County Results
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Frankie is in fifth grade at Sage Elementary School in Redmond and is a huge fan of math and geography. To become meteorologist, you really need to know mathematics and it is very important to understand and figure out the maps. A great combination if anyone wants to forecast the weather, and Frankie is well
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) BestCare Treatment Services broke ground today in Madras on a new Latino residential treatment facility for substance abuse. This project aims to provide live-in treatment with a crucial cultural component. The facility is expected to be a historic new project for the community. The new 8,000-square-foot campus will provide live-in treatment for
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(update: adding video, comments from future homeowner, First Story director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local family’s dream of homeownership took a major step forward Wednesday, as First Story, volunteers, and community leaders raised the first walls of their new home in Bend. First Story, a nonprofit founded by Hayden Homes, helps families build long-term
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program honored former trauma patients Wednesday at St. Charles Bend, an event that featured a special presentation by 17-year-old Paige Wood. Wood spoke about her recovery following a traumatic car crash last summer, which occurred after she fell asleep while driving. Wood aims to spread the
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management and 9-1-1 is reporting strong community engagement following a countywide Deschutes Alerts test. The test, conducted on May 13, 2026, showcased growing resident participation in the emergency notification system. Participation in Deschutes Alerts has continued to increase, as reflected in recent data. Residents
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Quiet pattern continues this week as mostly sunny skies and light winds define the regional weather. High pressure off the coast will continue to provide the sunny and warmer than normal pattern. Thursday may bring in a few clouds, but generally we should see mostly sunny skies. Highs will be in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June 1st–5th across Central Oregon. The initiative offers free rides on Bend fixed routes and Redmond Flex Routes A and B during commute hours to encourage new riders and highlight public transit benefits. Throughout
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the unmistakable sound of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Central Oregon on Sunday, August 2nd. Read the full press release from the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo below: “The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May 16th to honor 8-year-old Emma for her extraordinary bravery following a serious crash on December 5th of last year. OSP says, after her family’s vehicle left the roadway, Emma realized her
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue negotiations over wages and working conditions. The dispute comes just weeks after the college narrowly avoided what would have been the first strike in school history by classified staff. Now, faculty leaders say many
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine and light winds will provide another quiet day across the high desert. The high temperatures for this week should be in the upper 60s, while the actual temperatures will reach the 70s Wednesday and Thursday, and the 80s into the weekend. There will be mostly sunny to partly
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:Â https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Above normal temperatures this week along with dry conditions. There is a large area of high pressure off the coast that will not move much this week, resulting in a quiet pattern. High temperature readings for this time of year are around the middle to upper 60s. The forecast has the
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