BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire risk remains high in Central Oregon despite recent rainfall. According to Central Oregon Fire Info, recent weather systems across the area brought abundant lightning, strong winds, and some much-needed rain. But fuels such as grass, brush, and timber remain extremely dry, keeping wildfire risk high. So far this month, wildland
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Monday in Bend at the Deschutes County Courthouse, Samson Garner took the stand in his own defense. Garner is accused of planning a mass shooting at Smith Rock in October of 2023.
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The East Cascade Model Railroad Club had their annual open house event on Saturday and Sunday. The club opens once a year to the public for a chance to see what members have been working on all year.
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In emergencies, every second counts. From the moment a 911 call comes in to when officers arrive on scene, first responders are in a race against time. But even the fastest chain of communication can leave gaps.
Now, Bend Police are using new technology designed to close those gaps and speed up response. It’s called Live911. The software acts as an add-on to the current dispatch system, live-streaming 911 calls directly to officers in the field.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Art Sprouts, Inc., in partnership with the City of Bend, is gearing up for ‘Threads of Belonging: Brothers Ivan’ happening Sunday, September 14th. It’s the first of three Welcoming Week events designed to celebrate culture, community, and belonging through art and story, which begins Friday. Welcoming Week is a global movement that
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The Bend Economic Development Advisory Board (BEDAB) will conduct a hybrid meeting through Zoom and in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street, Bend, OR 97703 on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Today’s agenda will include a discussion on the Electrification Policy Options and Joint Committee
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update on the case of missing person Gordon Grafton. Authorities say 29-year-old Gordon Grafton III was reported missing on August 29, after he was last seen leaving his home in the Post, Oregon area the day before. In a statement, the Sheriff’s
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Happening Monday, the Natural History Pub presents – The Sagebrush in Prisons Project. Hosted by the High Desert Museum, the sagebrush plant is a keystone species that grows throughout the great basin. In fact, prison inmates have been taught how to grow this plant and have grown 3.7 million sagebrush at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Brightside Animal Center invites the community out to see some puppies who are in need of a forever home. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says they saved the puppies from a neglect case last month. They are now ready for adoption. Brightside Animal Shelter also announced they will be hosting a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Downtown Bend Library is hosting a Community Conversations event on September 10th. According to Deschutes Public Library, Community Conversations brings neighbors together to connect, share experiences, and listen with open minds. Their goal is to foster deeper understanding, stronger relationships, and collaborative solutions to local civic challenges. It will discuss
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2025: Central Oregon — Recent weather systems across Central Oregon brought abundant lightning, strong winds, and some much-needed rain. Despite the rainfall, fuels such as grass, brush, and timber remain extremely dry, keeping wildfire risk high. So far this month, wildland fire resources have responded to 76 incidents, including 46 wildfires, most caused
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Health Authority has released new information about who can get this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccine and where it’s available. The Oregon Board of Pharmacy has not made any changes to administering the COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon. The FDA’s approval of the updated COVID-19 vaccine for this year was narrower
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community members are invited to an open house, in person or online, to explore proposed safety and connectivity upgrades at the southern end of Bend’s Core Area. The project area has seen more traffic and new development and users have reported it is still hard to travel east to west whether
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Tool Library had its grand opening on Friday at the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Restore. COTool offers a wide range of tools for lending, providing community members with access to the equipment they need for home projects, repairs, and creative endeavors, all without the upfront cost of purchasing tools outright. Memberships can
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(Saturday update) LANE AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES, Ore. (KTVZ) — All primary control lines are complete on the Emigrant Fire. Due to cooler weather and increased humidity, crews along the southern flank of the fire were able to implement tactical firing operations yesterday off Forest Service Road (FSR) 2154 and along the western flank off FSR
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(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregonians came together at Drake Park on Friday for Bend’s Walk for Recovery, a fundraising event hosted by Oregon Recovers. “It’s really powerful for me,” said Bo Brinson, Executive Director for Oregon Recovers. A few years ago, Bo was behind bars. Today, he leads Oregon’s largest recovery
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, September 8th, the Widgi Creek Hackers, a local golf group, will be holding their annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament at Widgi Creek Golf Club. The group told us the Hackers have been contributors to Folds of Honor since 2007, which is a nonprofit designed to provide educational scholarships to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events you won’t want to miss! For many more, and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Stella, a sweet 10-month-old cattle dog mix looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Stella is very friendly and would do great in a home with kids and/or other pets! “I just love how loving she is. She is just the sweetest
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Now that school is back in session, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists: school buses are on the road and you must obey traffic laws to keep everyone safe. The department says school buses are equipped with flashing red or amber lights and those lights let drivers know
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