Allergy season hitting High Desert sufferers especially hard this year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a rough spring for Central Oregon allergy sufferers, and Dr. Ripdeep Mangat of Allergy and Asthma Care Center tells us he’s…
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Long-term impacts of next Cascadia subduction zone earthquake could be even worse than feared
When an earthquake rips along the Cascadia Subduction Zone fault, much of the U.S. West Coast could shake violently for five minutes, and tsunami…
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Bend resident’s bid to scare off rock chucks with a smoke bomb under the house sparked a fire instead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend homeowner’s attempt to use a smoke bomb to drive rock chucks out from under his house didn’t go too well Wednesday…
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Redmond fugitive charged in 2016 child abuse case caught, arrested in Oklahoma
A Redmond fugitive recently charged with attempted rape and sexual abuse of a young girl nearly a decade ago has been arrested in Oklahoma,…
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Problem Solvers: Oregon family farm seeks changes to federal protections after lone wolf kills several calves
Despite the presence of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at the Flynn family farm for nearly a month, Oregon Wolf 158 continued to wreak…
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Hayden Homes celebrates fifth anniversary of Bend amphitheater’s naming with concert package giveaways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes is thrilled to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Hayden Homes Amphitheater’s naming rights partnership with a…
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The May 20 Special Election is coming up: Deschutes County details the voter deadlines and ballot timelines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Elections officials are sharing important information for voters ahead of the Tuesday, May 20, Special District…
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Oregon DHS launches first interactive online training for public to recognize, report suspected child abuse
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has launched its first-ever interactive online training for the public about…
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Ochoco National Forest starting prescribed burns, hazardous fuels reduction work this week
With favorable weather conditions in place, the Ochoco National Forest Monday it is beginning this year’s prescribed fire operations this week on…
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Newport Ave. Market, Kendall Central Oregon partner for 2025 Peanut Butter Drive to benefit NeighborImpact food bank
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May, Newport Ave. Market is excited to partner with Kendall Central Oregon for the highly anticipated Peanut Butter Drive…
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Jefferson County Fire teams up with Red Cross for ‘Sound the Alarm’
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Volunteers with the American Red Cross, Jefferson County Fire and EMS, and Warm Springs Fire and Safety, installed free…
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Heart of Oregon Corps marks Global Youth Service Day with projects in Redmond’s Dry Canyon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday was the 37th Global Youth Service Day, and when it comes to hard-working young people in Central Oregon, no one does…
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‘They’ve really upgraded this’: You can get yourself some gear at the first annual Bend Bike Fest
Volunteers were busy Friday at The Pavilion, preparing for the first-ever Bend Bike Fest, happening this…
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Bend hotel takes on trade tussle with ‘tariff-free’ discount for Canadian travelers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Bend’s Campfire Hotel said Friday it’s offering a “tariff-free” enticement: a 20% discount…
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Sisters city councilors don’t pick either finalist for Highway 20-Locust roundabout art, will look for other options
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new roundabout at US Highway 20 and Locust Street in Sisters will remain without artwork — for now. Following two calls…
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Shifting Seasons: Wildfire activity and our warming world
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year was a record year for wildfires in Oregon, as 1.93 million acres were burned, surpassing the old record of 1.2 million…
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Pacific Power plans a second 15-minute power outage late Thursday to 6,530 customers in NE Bend
(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for…
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Chavez-DeRemer warns governors states could lose federal funds if illegal immigrants are given jobless benefits
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is urging governors to comply with President Trump’s directives ensuring tax…
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Save the Date: First-ever Bend Bike Festival and more events in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a new…
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It’s time to speak your MIND: USC’s ice bucket challenge makes waves in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’ve opened social media recently, you’ve likely seen it — hundreds, even thousands of people dumping ice water over…
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