(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY, Wa. (KGW) — Health officials in Washington state, are now monitoring a fourth person in King County for possible hantavirus exposure, according to our news affiliate, KGW in Portland, as a Bend doctor
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Grab a jacket if you are heading out tonight. The National Weather Service reports that while skies will remain mostly clear this evening across Bend, Redmond, and the tri-county area, north winds will pick up with gusts reaching up to 25 mph before calming overnight. Expect chilly overnight lows in the 30s (and mid-20s along
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BEND, Ore. — Grab a jacket if you are heading out for the rest of Saturday. A cool, windy system is moving through the High Desert, bringing west winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Expect partly cloudy skies and highs in the lower to mid 50s for the tri-county
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Anyone traveling across the Cascades today will need to be aware that there may be some slick roads as wintry weather has returned to the mountains. The better chance for snow is north of the Central Oregon Cascades; Government Camp may see a few inches accumulate while Willamette Pass will see wet snow. This activity
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will feature Jacquie Roar as the headliner for its inaugural event. General Duffy’s Waterhole is putting extra effort into making the annual music series affordable and accessible for families with children in Central
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Update: Adding comments from Life Flight BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 40 years and deep roots in Bend, a homegrown medical transport program founded by St. Charles is losing its longtime partnership with the very health system that created it, marking a significant shift in how patients will be moved across Central Oregon. A New
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CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest is offering $7.44 million in down payment assistance and an innovative land trust model to residents in Central Oregon. The program aims to help the local workforce transition from renting to owning by addressing financial barriers to homeownership. Opportunities are available in Bend, Madras and Prineville, providing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at Pioneer Park, located at 1525 NW Wall St in Bend. This 2-mile, wheelchair-accessible walk aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and support community mental health awareness.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has published its 2025 Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report, offering customers a clear and comprehensive look at the quality, safety and sources of their drinking water. City of Bend water met or exceeded all federal and state drinking water standards in 2025. The annual report outlines
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Clouds are going to increase as the we move through the night with a pocket of cooler air arriving as well. There is a good chance for a wintry mix of rain and snow overnight and early Saturday morning above 5000 feet. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Prineville man, Rocky Lee Klein, was arrested Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on SE Juniper Canyon Road on suspicion of selling methamphetamine. He faces charges of unlawful delivery and possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). The arrest followed a short-term investigation by the Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge, as two local powerhouses collaborate on a multi-course experience. Join Chef Carlos Anthony at Hawkeye and Huckleberry and UPP Liquids for a beer dinner, celebrating
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a year-long head start program, and it’s “time to shell-a-brate”. The endangered reptiles were collected as hatchlings last spring, and reared in the zoo’s conservation lab, where they grew quickly with the help of heat
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair in Redmond to the ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Jefferson County, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire, dubbed the Seagull fire, has ignited in Jefferson County near Warm Springs, and is currently listed as a one-acre blaze according to the National Interagency Fire Center. They report it started at 4:16 PM. As the fire situation evolves, KTVZ will continue to provide the latest updates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located on Talus Place in North Bend. The event allowed residents to explore the facility and learn about the department’s operations. The open house highlighted the city’s investment in a centralized
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ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board met Wednesday evening where residents voiced concerns about the proposed levy on Tuesday’s ballot. According to the district, the levy is needed to provide funding for operations, staffing and emergency response services.In the photo below, provided by the Alfalfa Fire and Rescue Facebook page, the district
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Quincy, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, recently retired from R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend after more than seven years of service. The elementary school marked her dedication with a special assembly, where she received a plaque and a gift basket. Quincy spent her tenure at the elementary school teaching students and
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SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet drive home turned into a rare, and for some, unsettling wildlife encounter in southern Deschutes County. A wolf sighting near La Pine is once again putting a spotlight on the growing presence of apex predators in Central Oregon. The video, captured by a local college student, was
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The high desert will see a mix of clouds and sunshine today and again Friday as temperatures cool down for the weekend. The highs today will be in the low 70s followed by the middle 60s Friday and the 50s over the weekend. There will be a ridge of high pressure
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