Gov. Kotek announces $10 million fund for rural Oregon infrastructure projects
OREGON (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that applications have opened for a $10 million Regional Infrastructure Fund. The investment is…
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Poor air quality continues, dry and hot pattern returns Wednesday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – After a few days with highs in the 80s, the heat will return by the middle of the week. Highs on Wednesday and will be in the…
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More than 700 structures lost as 65,000 evacuate in Washington state wildfires
By Linda Takahashi, Shayna Jacobs, Nollaig O’Connor and Dennis Romero Wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, region continued…
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FEMA approves federal funds for Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized federal funds yesterday to assist with firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek…
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‘Particularly dangerous weather’: Round Butte Fire quickly reaches 1,039 acres in Jefferson County
(Update: adding comments from fire official, updates, and video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Round Butte Fire is one of the newest of several…
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Smoke Continues Tonight Before a Midweek Warmup
CENTRAL OREGON — Smoke remains the biggest weather concern across Central Oregon through the rest of today and tonight, while temperatures stay…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Gusty Winds Increase Fire Danger Across Central Oregon
Saturday is a Local Alert Weather Day across Central Oregon as gusty winds, low humidity and several active wildfires combine to create critical fire…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: RED FLAG WARNING AND WILDFIRE ACTIVITY
The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for today, Saturday August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be under a Red Flag…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: SATURDAY for Red Flag Warning, high fire danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Saturday, August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be…
Continue Reading LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: SATURDAY for Red Flag Warning, high fire danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Saturday, August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be…
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Update: Oregon State Marine Board Provides Update Concerning Lake Billy Chinook Recreational Guidelines
UPDATE: The Oregon State Marine Board has updated their guidance concerning Lake Billy Chinook, below is their updated press release. CORRECTION:…
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Oregon DHS employee arrested for child neglect after infant left in car
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kenneth Michael Anderson, an Oregon Department of Human Services employee, was arrested yesterday on a charge of second-degree…
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Marked for Love joins NeighborImpact to expand supportive services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Marked for Love, the organization known locally as Every Child Central Oregon, has joined NeighborImpact to form a new…
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Decision 2026: Governor Kotek Announces Deschutes County Circuit Court Vacancy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Judge Bethany P. Flint is retiring from the Deschutes County Bench effective July 31, 2026, following an announcement by…
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Inside the lines: Redmond Air Tanker Base
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Air Tanker Base has pumped more than 1 million gallons of retardant in the last two weeks, reaching its typical…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: GoodLife Brewing’s 15th anniversary party, Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, and more events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the the GoodLife Brewing…
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Sky Hawk Ranch in Redmond open 24/7 for emergency pet evacuations
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a place to go if they need to evacuate their animals. It…
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Redmond Chamber celebrates launch of Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch, a…
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A taste of the Deschutes County Fair: Visitors explore this year’s food lineup
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides…
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