REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is due to increasing wildfire risk and an early wildfire season in its district within Central Oregon. Unseasonably warm and dry conditions, along with declining fuel moisture, have significantly elevated the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School is set to host its third annual Life and Career Readiness Night this Thursday, April 30th offering students and families a unique opportunity to connect with college representatives, trade schools and employers from across Central Oregon. The event, running from 5 to 7 p.m., aims to help attendees
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service members and veterans, through Central Oregon on June 25 and 26. This meaningful stop will include an overnight stay in Madras to honor those who gave everything, including local heroes. This particular
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras High School students are presenting “These Shining Lives,” a play based on the true story of the Radium Girls. The production is scheduled for two runs in May: May 8 through 10 and May 15 through 16. The play chronicles the lives of young women in early 1900s Chicago who
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As warmer weather approaches, local artisans and food enthusiasts are gearing up for the curated Market in Prineville on Saturday, May 16th. Hosted at the Crook County Fairgrounds, this bustling event will feature more than 70 vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delectable baked goods and gourmet treats from food
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with Jefferson County Emergency Management, is set to conduct a crucial county-wide test of the Emergency Alert System today. Residents may receive messages on their phones, landlines and emails between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., but no action is required. This test aims to
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon continues the warming pattern, with highs in the mid to upper 60s today. Above normal temperatures are expected over the next several days as high pressure builds over the Pacific Northwest. Smoke from prescribed burns may impact air quality around your area today. Conditions should improve during the heat
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(Correction: Party Affiliation Deadline was Tuesday, April 28th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the May 19 primary election is Tuesday night at 11:59 p.m. Deschutes County is preparing for a record number of voters, with more than 168,000 registered. Key Races and Measures This
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This week, we enjoy more adorable pet photos across Central Oregon. Including one pup named Chata, rocking some flower power just in time for spring. Be sure to share your photos with us under the Share tab. Whether your furry friends are silly, cute, majestic—or all three—we want to see them! Plus, you may see
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) Visit Central Oregon has awarded $300,000 in grant money to 12 regional tourism projects through its Central Oregon Future Fund. This marks the fourth annual cycle of the program, which supports initiatives benefiting both residents and visitors across the region. The grant program aims to foster tourism-related projects that align with its
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting its annual marine law enforcement training in Jefferson County. The training, which began yesterday and runs until May 8th, aims to enhance officers’ boat maneuvering skills and knowledge of boating safety rules. The training provides law enforcement officers with hands-on experience, allowing them
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026. The event will take place at 61334 South Highway 97 in Bend. This transformation aims to create a refreshed destination for shopping, community connection and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are scheduled to open for the season on Thursday, May 7, at 8 a.m. The Deschutes County Road Department is responsible for managing these routes. The roads are opening earlier than usual this year due to favorable weather conditions. Road crews were able to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Standing along Highway 97 on Revere Avenue, the changes are hard to miss. Where tents once stood off and on for years, there are large boulders and thick gravel, part of a strategy critics call “hostile architecture,” designed to keep people from camping there. The goal is simple: prevent encampments from
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are up in 49 states this week, with 38 states, including Oregon, showing double-digit increases. Drivers are paying the highest prices for gas since the beginning of the conflict with Iran on February 28. The price of crude oil has risen again to around $100 per barrel as tensions
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firewood collection season for personal and commercial use will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland beginning May 1, 2026. The season will run through Nov. 30, 2026. While personal use firewood permits are free, they are still required for collection. The public can
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Warmer pattern on the way as we reach the middle and upper 60s today, with a chance for several days in a row of 70-degree conditions. The run of 70s will begin Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure migrated over the Pacific Northwest. This ridge is going to nose into
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new assignment in February, bringing 29 years of fire service experience to the department. He will lead the Fire Prevention Division and oversee community risk reduction efforts for the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country music artist, will perform live at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Ore. The concert, part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series, is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026. Hubbard is set to deliver a high-energy country music show featuring
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