Oregon Governor declares state of emergency due to wildfire threat
OREGON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon today, citing an imminent threat of wildfire. This executive order…
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Burns Fire Department receives funding for summer staffing boost
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says…
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Redmond traffic cameras begin issuing tickets, drawing mixed reaction from residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into…
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Rattlesnake Aversion Training for dogs returns to Central Oregon for another successful season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid…
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Avoid parking woes: CET’s summer shuttles to outdoor destinations are back
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) has reinstated its summer recreation shuttle services, offering convenient access to Central…
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Oregon prepares for busy fire season with statewide restrictions
OREGON (KTVZ) — As of June 15th, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts have entered fire season, implementing fire restrictions across…
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Oregon gas prices continue to drop, averaging $4.96 per gallon
OREGON (KTVZ) — Good news for Oregon drivers—gas prices are continuing to fall. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular…
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Deer disrupt traffic in Prineville, police urge caution on roads
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Police Department is urging residents to exercise extra caution on the roads as local deer once again…
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Redmond City seeks candidates for Mayor and City Council in 2026 election
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond announced that the position of Mayor and three City Council seats will be on the November 2026 general…
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Free music and fun at 5th Annual Chi-Town Family Festival in Chiloquin
CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5th Annual Chi-Town Family Festival will offer two days of free music and family fun in Chiloquin on June 19th and…
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UPDATE: Widespread Meta outage impacting Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram appears to be resolved
(KTVZ) — UPDATE: As of 8:15 a.m., the outage appears to have been resolved. ORIGINAL REPORT: If you’re experiencing issues with Meta platforms this…
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Oregon farmers feel the pinch as fertilizer prices soar amid Iran conflict
(UPDATE: Adding Story and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fertilizer prices are increasing and its availability is decreasing in Central Oregon,…
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If you build it, they will learn: Tumalo Community School expansion
(update: adding comments from students and school officials) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tumalo Community School is breaking new ground—literally—marking…
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Parents petition for answers about closure of OSU-Cascades’ daycare program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents of children who attended OSU-Cascades’ ‘Little Kits’ daycare program are demanding answers about it’s closure.…
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‘It’s all worth it, in the end’ – Cadets Celebrate completion of the Oregon Youth Challenge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 71st class of the Oregon Youth Challenge graduated today. The formal ceremony took place at the Riverhouse Convention Center…
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UPDATE: Network outage disrupted DMV and transportation services in Southwest Oregon, issue now resolved
OREGON (KTVZ) — As of 10:23 a.m., ODOT reports the issue has been resolved. ORIGINAL REPORT: A network outage is currently affecting several state…
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Drought emergency declared in Oregon counties, 17 of 36 now affected
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency for Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake and Malheur…
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Annual ceremony in Salem honors Oregon’s fallen firefighters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn tribute will take place next week in Salem as Oregon honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line…
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Community meets finalists for Madras city administrator position
(UPDATE: ADDING CONTENT FROM EVENT & QUOTES FROM RESIDENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATES) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three finalists for the…
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Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday,…
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