Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
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Meteorological Summer begins today with sunshine and above normal temperatures
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical…
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Warm and dry start to June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! This week looks mostly quiet with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, but there is a chance for some rain…
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High Desert Workweek Launch: Clear Monday Commute, Midweek Rain Chances, & Rare Blue Moon
Whether you are wrapping up the weekend or getting ready to head out the door for the Monday morning commute, we have a clear and bright start to the…
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Weekend Weather: Chilly Saturday Night, Perfect Sunday Sunshine
If you are looking at your phone right now wondering what the rest of the weekend looks like across Central Oregon, we have great news. Aside from a…
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DEQ Continues Enforcement Over 6,000-Tire Pile on Central Oregon Property
Update: Added response from local tire company, which says it immediately stopped working with the property owner after allegations surfaced. BEND,…
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Drying out today with plenty of sunshine
Today will be a mild day with highs in low 60s. Normal for this time of year is around 70 so we are getting close to that number as we only hit 59 on…
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First Pitch Forecast: Saturday evening game against the Drifters
The Bend Elks play the Springfield Drifters Saturday evening. First pitch is at 6:35 with mostly clear skies and temps in the upper 50s in the first…
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Pay It Forward: Crook County Search & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will…
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Prineville property owner fined more than $10,000 for unpermitted waste tire storage site
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)— A Prineville property owner has been fined more than $10,000 after state environmental regulators said he continued…
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Two Sisters High School students face backlash over alleged racist TikTok video
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two students at Sisters High School are facing criticism online after a TikTok video allegedly showed them singing lyrics…
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WATCH: Bend Senior High School completes new main parking lot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School has completed its new main parking lot, marking the close of phase one of its redesign project. Phase…
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There’s Good News: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office honors heroes at first annual awards
BEND, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office held its first annual awards ceremony Thursday evening at Caldera High School in Bend. The…
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Strong Storms Move Through Central Oregon
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that remains in effect through 5:30 p.m. for parts of Crook,…
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Downtown Bend to host Hixon Mortgage Summer Festival in May 2026
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival will return to downtown Bend, Ore., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026.…
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Cool and dreary Friday ahead of a dry and mild weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The severe weather and Local Alert Weather Day are now behind us. But some moisture still remains today. Here is a map of the…
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Thunder and Spurs to Battle in Decisive Game 7 for NBA Finals Ticket on NBC (KTVZ)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals this Saturday, May 30, with…
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Furry Friends: Bogart is playful and full of life!
This week’s Furry Friend is Bogart! He’s a 2 year old pup with a goofy, playful personality and plenty of excitement for life. He is ready to give…
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First Pitch Forecast: Drying out Friday, cooler temps for the season opener!
Happy Opening Day for the Bend Elks! The Elks take on the Springfield Drifters tonight to kick off the season. Temperatures will stay in the 50s for…
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New bus routes and extended hours coming to Redmond, Bend, and Madras in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
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