MADRAS, ORE. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews responded to a structure fire at a single-family home in the 600 block of NE Chapel Street in Madras, Ore., early on Monday, April 27th. The fire, caused by a debris pile that had smoldered overnight, was contained to the home’s exterior and no injuries
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following her April 15th resignation as commissioner of the Madras Redevelopment Commission, Janine Metteer is now citing issues that she felt were “above my pay grade” in a Madras Pioneer interview. Metteer expressed frustration with what she described as a lack of transparency and a disconnect between city priorities and community
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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) – We’re continuing the warming trend, with temperatures rising well above normal as we head toward the end of the week. Prescribed burning has impacted the air quality in parts of Deschutes County today. Smoke tends to settle in overnight into the early morning, so you should close the windows. Today stays
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This article was written by Vince Ybarra with KPTV PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) — A Delta flight took to the skies from Atlanta with 153 customers in tow, but there was one more passenger on board once the plane landed at Portland International Airport on Friday. It was a normal night in the sky for Delta
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Livestock Auction recently held a feeder sale, drawing a large crowd and featuring nearly one thousand cattle on the auction block. The event highlighted the robust state of the cattle industry, which remains strong while other sectors may be struggling. Feeder cattle are defined as being under one
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) 43 Year old Sir Charles Ariesis Williams was taken into custody on April 26th after leading law enforcement on vehicle and foot pursuits in Madras. The incident began at approximately 2:11 p.m. with reports of erratic driving and a possible domestic violence situation. Williams was apprehended by a K-nine unit following a
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue was activated Saturday evening for a possible SOS signal on the Lookout Mountain Trail. Teams conducted a search that lasted several hours before being called off around 11 p.m., with no injured or lost person located. Dispatch received the possible distress signal, though no information
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On April 24th, a swift and coordinated response by the Burns Fire Department and Hines Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a significant structure fire on Pierce Street, preserving the majority of the building. The multi-agency effort, which saw minimal resource utilization, highlighted the crucial role of volunteer firefighters in the community. No
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EASTERN OREGON (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters Oregon will host a bipartisan virtual candidate forum for the Congressional District 2 primary on April 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Award-winning journalist Les Zaitz will moderate the event, which aims to help voters learn about the candidates seeking to represent them in the US
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum and Alabama Congressman Shomari C. Figures recently introduced two pieces of legislation in Congress. The Save SNAP Act and the Rural Health Resilience Act aim to bolster federal food assistance and provide financial aid to rural health centers across the United States. The Save SNAP Act is
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Transform your yard into a fire-resistant haven with these stunning plant options that not only enhance your home’s defensible space but also keep the skies clear of smoke. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office posted to Facebook on Monday, “Please don’t plant fire-bombs next to your porch. Swap the dry brush
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a cease-and-desist order to ClearShare Health and its affiliates for operating as an insurance business in Oregon without a certificate of authority. DFR found the entities were providing services without a third-party administrator license, which violates the Oregon Insurance Code. The DFR
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local first responders from Jefferson County participated in the inaugural ‘Chilly Swim for Kids’ on April 18th. The event, held at Lake Simtustus, raised money and tangible goods for the KIDS Center, a non-profit organization. It was a polar bear plunge-type event, where participants dove into the chilly waters. The
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Variably cloudy skies today with some rain in the eastern third of Oregon. Central Oregon may see a stray shower, but generally cloudy mild weather is in store for the region. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the eastern third of the state under the “General Thunderstorm” category, so no severe
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Indian Head Casino is hosting a series of job fairs this week, starting tomorrow, with opportunities in food and beverage, facility management and more. The events, which will also take place at Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras, offer a chance to meet managers and explore various roles. Don’t miss the
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The Spring Home and Garden Show is returning to Central Oregon this upcoming weekend, hosted by the Central Oregon Builders Association. Organizers expect approximately 10,000 attendees for the event, which offers free admission and free parking. The show will feature more than 200 vendors, along with live demonstrations and fresh ideas for home and garden
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have increased 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $5.00 per gallon today. The national average price for gasoline has also risen, climbing 7.0 cents per gallon to $4.04 per gallon. Gasoline prices across the state are currently $1.14 per gallon higher than
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring, weather modeling and community planning is key to limiting smoke impacts in Bend and surrounding areas. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) relies on meteorologists who track air quality using Department of Environmental
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A quiet pattern continues as we close out April this week. Expect mostly sunny skies through Monday. Highs will reach the upper 50s to low 60s today, with a gradual warming trend ahead. Planned prescribed burning today could bring some smoke to parts of Deschutes County, especially overnight and into the
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