REDMOND, Ore. — Memorial Day in Redmond began early Monday morning, with rows of American flags lining Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery as the community gathered to honor those who served. The first ceremony took place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery, where attendees paused to reflect and pay tribute to fallen service members.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Cadets with the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Mountain View High School, La Pine, and Crook County are in Washington, D.C., and marched in the 250th Memorial Day Parade today. They also attended the National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol Building. The program provides leadership education
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are invited to a free Affordable Homeownership Fair on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. NeighborImpact HomeSource will host the event, connecting attendees with local affordable housing developers and resources for homebuyer education and eligibility. The fair is part of NeighborWorks Week, which
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community Development Department’s 2026-27 Work Plan. This hearing, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Deschutes Services Building, located at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend, invites community members to provide feedback. The public
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will feature Jacquie Roar as the headliner for its inaugural event. General Duffy’s Waterhole is putting extra effort into making the annual music series affordable and accessible for families with children in Central
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located on Talus Place in North Bend. The event allowed residents to explore the facility and learn about the department’s operations. The open house highlighted the city’s investment in a centralized
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ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board met Wednesday evening where residents voiced concerns about the proposed levy on Tuesday’s ballot. According to the district, the levy is needed to provide funding for operations, staffing and emergency response services.In the photo below, provided by the Alfalfa Fire and Rescue Facebook page, the district
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SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet drive home turned into a rare, and for some, unsettling wildlife encounter in southern Deschutes County. A wolf sighting near La Pine is once again putting a spotlight on the growing presence of apex predators in Central Oregon. The video, captured by a local college student, was
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recently tested its emergency alert system by sending messages to 72,000 people. The system is designed to notify the public during critical events such as wildfires, gas leaks and active shooter incidents.The alert system aims to provide residents with vital time to prepare for emergencies.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stereo Planet, a Bend business for 45 years, is reopening its doors with a new collaboration in downtown Bend. The grand reopening celebration is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 1008 NW Bond Street. Stereo Planet is collaborating with Patrick Smith, a longtime Central Oregon resident and
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Central Oregon will soon decide on a proposed fire levy that leaders say is critical to maintaining emergency response–especially in the wake of last year’s Flat Fire. The Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District is asking voters to approve a higher levy, but officials say the need has been building for years. The measure would replace
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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) — The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting the History Bricks 2026 LEGO Contest, inviting community members to recreate historic Deschutes County landmarks using LEGO bricks. The event celebrates America’s 250th anniversary by bridging the past and present through creative artistic expression. Submissions for the contest are due by July 3rd, 2026 and
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County residents are preparing for fire season this May as the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management rolls out a community-wide awareness campaign. A key part of this effort includes a countywide test of the Deschutes Alerts system, scheduled for May 13 at 1:00 p.m. The test aims
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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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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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This article was written by Jamie Parfitt with KGW News PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland firefighter was arrested Wednesday after investigators determined he sent sexually explicit messages to a child in Deschutes County, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Though similar in kind, PPB said the case is “unrelated” to the prior arrest of firefighter Andrew
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An elderly man was transported to a hospital on Tuesday, May 5, after reportedly slipping and injuring himself on the Black Butte Trail Head. The incident was reported around 11:30 a.m., prompting a response from multiple local agencies. Multiple local agencies collaborated in the rescue operation after the initial report
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will speak at The Tower Theatre in Bend on May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Deschutes Historical Museum is presenting the event, which is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Atkinson’s presentation, titled “Fate of the Day: The War for
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The performance is part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Jeffrey Atkins, known by his stage name Ja Rule, is expected to deliver
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