Smoke and wildfires won’t delay county fairs’ opening day
Central Oregon (KTVZ) — Smoke from multiple Central Oregon wildfires is raising new questions about how county fair operations may unfold this…
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INSIDE THE LINE: The Rowe Creek Fire
WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting…
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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation grants $5,000 to Bend-LaPine Education Foundation
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend-LaPine Education Foundation received a $5,000 grant this month from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation to support…
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Bend Central Library sets grand opening for August 15 and 16
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Central Library in Bend, Ore., will host a community grand opening celebration on Aug. 15 and 16, 2026. The two-day event…
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Public asked to help locate missing teen Stella Rose Dolton
Stella Rose Dolton, a 15-year-old also known as Clay Dolton, went missing from Klamath Falls on July 16, 2026 and is believed to be in danger. The…
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FIRE ALERT UPDATE: Akawa Butte Fire grows to more than 10,000 acres in Central Oregon
(UPDATE, 7/20/26, 10:22 pm): Akawa Butte Fire has grown to 10,391 acres; 3% contained CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire is…
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Sunriver Police respond to incident outside Sunriver Public Safety Building
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Police tell KTVZ News an adult man was found dead outside the Sunriver Public Safety Building late Monday morning.…
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UPDATE: Redmond Fire and Rescue Report Fire Started by Resident Shooting at Exploding Targets
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed that the Oak Fire was started by a resident who was shooting at exploding targets. Below is the press…
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Young Listeners’ Guild offers free BOGO concert tickets for ages 17 and under
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Young Listeners’ Guild is offering free concert tickets for ages 17 and under with the purchase of a regular-priced ticket,…
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Gov. Kotek seeks applicants for Union and Wallowa County Circuit Court vacancy
Salem, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Union and Wallowa County…
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Exclusive: Officials for Pilot, Brewer, and Akawa Butte Fires provide update, explain conditions and resources
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An incident command post has been established at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds as crews continue battling numerous wildfires…
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KTVZ News has learned evacuations are underway in Wheeler County due to multiple wildfires. From Central Oregon Fire: Central Oregon —…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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National blood emergency highlights need for donations in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat…
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Over 50 wildfires ignited by lightning strikes sweep across Central Oregon
Wheeler County, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon experienced widespread lightning activity yesterday, July 15, 2026, with more than 2,000 strikes…
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Bend seeks community members for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from community members to serve on its Police Chief’s Advisory Council.…
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Crooked River Roundup races kick off in Prineville with four nights of high-stakes action
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 60th annual Crooked River Roundup parimutuel horse races kick off Wednesday night at the Crook County Fairgrounds,…
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Senator Merkley discusses new aviation safety bill, ICE activity, and more with KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sat down with KTVZ News on Wednesday to discuss new legislation he says is aimed at…
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Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink for Make-A-Wish Oregon this Friday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ)—Dutch Bros Coffee and the Dutch Bros Foundation are partnering with Make-A-Wish Oregon for a fundraiser this Friday, July 17. The…
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Deschutes National Forest opens comment period for restoration project
Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has opened a public comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment of the Sisters…
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