Wildfire season begins in Central Oregon: what you need to know to prepare
(Update: Adding video, full story, interviews, and resources) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday’s Euston fire in Redmond triggered evacuation alerts and…
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Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt to open new store soon by Bend Costco, marking 15 years in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt proudly celebrated 15 years of serving up joy, community, and customizable frozen treats,…
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Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosts summit on secure firearm storage to reduce deaths
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosted an event Wednesday morning focused on community safety and the…
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Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp says he’ll resign in late August, while deputies union joins the call for him to leave now
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, facing a potential loss of his police certification from a state agency next month, told KTVZ News on…
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OSU-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to the region in 2024, economic impact report finds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study shows that Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon…
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Crook County Fire crews quickly douse fire beside Highway 126 in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small but very visible fire broke out Wednesday along Highway 126 in Prineville and was quickly extinguished by Crook…
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FIRE ALERT: Euston Fire caused by burning, according to report
A three-alarm brushfire broke out late Tuesday afternoon northwest of Redmond and quickly grew to about 20 acres as numerous air and ground crews…
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Creativity on display: OSU-Cascades showcases Outdoor Products students’ final projects
Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public…
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Mosquito control in Central Oregon can make a very big difference
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Depending on where you are in Central Oregon, mosquitoes can be everywhere or nearly non-existent. That’s due in part to…
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Prescribed burn season in Central Oregon could be over soon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Smoke could be seen across Central Oregon as fire crews ramp up prescribed burning. Tuesday, 91 acres were burned southwest of…
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Nearly 1,400 seniors set to graduate from seven Bend-La Pine high schools in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through…
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Burgerville is set to open its new Bend location on June 23rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’ve known it was in the works for quite a while, but it all became official Tuesday: Burgerville, which calls itself “the…
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Two prescribed burns conducted SW of Sisters and SW of Crescent; we’re getting a close-up look
The Deschutes National Forest is conducting two more prescribed burn operations Tuesday on the Crescent and Sisters ranger…
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Gas prices in Bend and around Oregon slide lower, despite rising crude oil prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging lower as June begins, even as crude oil prices are climbing, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The…
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Crews conduct over 270 acres of prescribed burns near Bend, Sisters; residents urged to keep doors, windows closed
Deschutes National Forest firefighters conducted a total of 271 acres of prescribed burns on Monday at two locations near Bend and Sisters, and…
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Fences For Fido and Madras Animal Hospital partner to bring free pet services to Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With medicine and supplies in tow, a team from Madras Animal Hospital and Fences For Fido greeted dozens of Warm Springs…
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It’s Cascades East Transit’s ‘Try Transit Week’: Free rides and prizes, start of extended weekday hours
You can join Cascades East Transit for free bus rides during Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transportation throughout…
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Bucking the trend: St. Charles opens community pharmacy in Madras
 MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new community pharmacy in Madras opened to the public on Monday, bucking the nationwide trend of pharmacy…
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California woman, Redmond man plead not guilty in deadly January shooting at Bend motel; murder trial set for July 2026
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Calfiornia woman and a Redmond man entered not-guilty pleas Monday in the fatal early-January shooting…
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Bend man identified as suspect in mass stabbing at Salem shelter; 5 of 12 victims remain in critical condition
A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who  stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially…
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