Oregon DEQ talks about wildfire smoke’s effects, and how to minimize your risk
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) works with the Oregon Health Authority along with other local agencies to review fire behavior…
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With wildfire season active early, preparation steps are on many minds: Here’s what you need to know – and do
SALEM. Ore. (KTVZ) – With hotter, drier conditions arriving early this year, Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation is urging residents to…
Continue ReadingBend Police making a welfare check find seriously injured woman; detectives investigate, seek info from public
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are asking the public for information after finding a seriously injured woman during a welfare check at a home in a…
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Your vote does count: More than 25 Oregon May primary election races have gone to automatic recounts by hand
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding Oregonians that their votes can decide elections. As of Tuesday, the…
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Student awards announced at COCC’s commencement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s 2025 commencement ceremony, held on Saturday with more than 300 graduates in attendance,…
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FEMA authorizes federal funds to help with costs of fighting Alder Springs Fire
(Update: Adding video) BOTHELL, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help…
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No homes lost overnight in Alder Springs Fire, more than 2,500 acres burned; evacuation orders in place for parts of Jefferson and Deschutes counties
Helicopters, tankers, smokejumpers and rappellers joined forces with ground crews to tackle a fire that broke out Monday morning and grew fast to…
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‘I’m still the sheriff’: Deschutes Sheriff Kent van der Kamp to attend national sheriffs’ conference, weeks before retiring
This week, tension and turmoil continue to surround the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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Bethlehem Inn names Michael Hancock as its new executive director, succeeding Gwenn Wysling
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bethlehem Inn Board of Directors announced Monday the appointment of Michael Hancock as its new…
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Bend woman facing DUII, reckless driving charges, accused of wild drive and fleeing police with child in back seat
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was arrested on DUII and other charges Sunday night, accused of driving an SUV over numerous curbs, medians and…
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Update: Ferry Fire along John Day River tops 10,000 acres, but crews make good progress, now 78% contained
The Central Oregon Type 3 Interagency Management Team on Monday morning transitioned the Ferry Fire that broke out last week along the John Day River…
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Redmond celebrates Father’s Day with Classic Car Show at General Duffy’s
General Duffy’s put on a Father’s Day celebration that was anything but ordinary.
The venue hosted its annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show —…
Central Oregon residents join ‘No Kings’ protests across the region
On Saturday, the ‘No Kings’ movement organized protests across the country, including five cities in Central…
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Oregon’s Highway 20 Medal of Honor Highway signs going ‘National’ to reflect coast-to-coast designation
The Oregon Department of Transportation on Thursday converted the first two Oregon Medal of Honor Highway signs along US Highway 20 across the state…
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‘No Kings’ protests planned across Central Oregon
This Saturday is Flag Day, the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday…and, a day of protests.
In response to the Trump administration’s recent controversial…
Central Oregon public lands enter Stage 1 public use restrictions, campfire bans next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasingly hot and dry conditions, as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest,…
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Sunriver Nature Center takes in four raptors displaced by destructive Rowena Fire
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The destructive Rowena Fire forced the evacuation of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, so the Sunriver…
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Wildfire season burns over 10,000 acres so far, as officials warn of human-caused blazes
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend Fire and Rescue) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent fires in Central Oregon and across the state are showing how…
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Deschutes County commissioners vote 2-1 to add six Safe Parking microshelters on spot near Sheriff’s Office
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It wasn’t your typical split as Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to lease a small…
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Last day of school brings smiles and waves, hugs and farewells
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday was the last day of school for Bend-La Pine Schools, and at schools across the region, teachers waved goodbye to…
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