BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is now competing against winners from 20 other states for regional recognition, with the People’s Choice poll closing May 22. You can vote in the competition here. Abell’s winning painting is titled
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The normal high for May 12th is 66 degrees in Bend and 68 degrees in Redmond, I expect upper 80s and low 90s today in both locations. This heat is a result of the large ridge of high pressure exiting to the east and an upper-level low arriving from the Pacific.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming volunteer project days from May to October. Volunteers are needed to roll up barbed wire, pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several volunteer projects scheduled
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has alerted employers to two active scams targeting businesses, with fraudulent callers attempting to steal money through misrepresentation. These scams involve individuals falsely claiming to represent Oregon OSHA or an affiliated consultation firm to extract payments from employers. Scammers are reportedly utilizing publicly searchable
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Pine Mountain Fire is now 100% contained at 2,589 acres as of Tuesday morning. The fire will transition back to the local unit tonight and a Type 4 Incident Commander will oversee the remaining operations including fire patrols and hazard identification and mitigation. “Visitors
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon is in for another very warm day Tuesday, with temperatures climbing well above average for this time of year. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 80s and low 90s, and a few locations could challenge record highs. We’ll start the day with mostly sunny skies before clouds
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, with increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a low to a moderate fire danger rating. The moderate fire danger rating went into effect this morning. When fire danger is “moderate”, it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but number of fire
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have good news to share with you! A young bald eagle is drawing attention at Smith Rock State Park as it continues to grow rapidly under its mother’s care. The eaglet, named “Phoenix,” is now 24 days old and living in a nest high in a towering ponderosa pine, according
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — University of Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning is set to return to Central Oregon for a community event at Worthy Brewing next week. The fourth annual “Happy Hour with Dan Lanning” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. The
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — New rules approved by Oregon regulators aimed at how utilities charge large energy users are expected to have implications beyond Portland General Electric, including for Central Oregon customers served by Pacific Power. The Oregon Public Utility Commission approved changes allowing Portland General Electric to charge higher rates to large energy users
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The above normal pattern will continue tomorrow as temperature readings will be in the 90s across the high desert. The normal high for May 12th is 66 degrees in Bend, and I am forecasting low 90s through the region. Records for Tuesday may fall: Bend record is 90° set in 1924;
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT crews are actively engaged in various road construction projects throughout Central Oregon, impacting traffic in Deschutes County, Sisters, Terrebonne and Redmond. Work includes sign footing installation, curb ramp construction, striping operations and multiple road closures, with specific schedules varying by location. Crews are installing sign footings on Powell Butte Highway
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A Taste of Summer: Sunday 80s and Breezy Conditions Ahead for Central Oregon If you enjoyed the mild Saturday, get ready for a change of pace. Our latest data from the National Weather Service shows a significant warm-up arriving just in time for the end of the weekend. The Sunday Setup We’re looking at a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend High Lava Bears delivered a statement win Friday night at Vince Genna Stadium, defeating the Summit Storm 15-2 in five innings to take the three-game series and move into sole possession of first place in the IMC. Bend’s offense exploded from the start, scoring five runs in the first inning
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Energy Trust of Oregon has partnered with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs over the last two years to complete more than 40 energy upgrade projects. These initiatives aim to address energy needs across the Warm Springs community, including improvements at High Lookee Lodge and the Warm Springs Fire and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is encouraging income-qualified households across Central Oregon to apply for weatherization services and free HEPA air purifiers. These services aim to improve home comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality as the region prepares for wildfire season. The program is providing HEPA air purifiers with replacement filters through a Healthy
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has issued an emergency temporary closure of select public lands in Deschutes County, Ore., effective immediately. This action comes in response to an active wildfire burning in the area. The closure aims to reduce conflicts with fire crews, support suppression operations and protect public safety and
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Editor’s Note: KTVZ News has reached out to the university concerning this story and are waiting for a response.BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits, managed by the OSU Family Resource Center, will close on July 2nd. According to the school, the closure is due to ongoing financial challenges, including rising operating costs and limited public
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We are in for a beautiful stretch of High Desert weather. If you’re planning your Friday evening or looking ahead to Saturday, here is the quick breakdown for the tri-county area. Rest of Today It is a “sunglasses and light jacket” kind of afternoon. We have wall-to-wall sunshine, but the wind is definitely making its
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