Old Mill Classic Cruz starts new tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a brand new classic car show happening this weekend in Bend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, the west side of the Old…
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Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option
You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the City of Bend…
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Problem Solvers: Missed mail, illegal signs, fed-up residents: Why one Bend neighborhood may be a warning sign for others
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As one westside Bend neighborhood near Galveston and Century Drive grows with new construction and tourists, the Problem Solvers…
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Six structures lost to explosive Cram Fire, now approaching 100,000 acres: One resident shares story
Residents living in the Ashwood community are grappling with the loss of structures after the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire started this…
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Redmond-area RV park arson suspect arraigned; judge sets bail at $1 million after learning of 2 prior arson convictions
A Deschutes County judge on Friday set bail at $1 million for a Redmond-area woman facing arson and other charges, accused of setting her RV on fire,…
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Prison inmates from across Oregon brought to Deer Ridge to help ‘defend in place’ efforts from nearby Cram Fire
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 70 state prison inmates were brought in from around Oregon to perform field work to help “defend in place” Deer Ridge…
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With wildfires, smoke affecting Oregon highways, summer travelers are urged to plan ahead, prepare and stay informed
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16,…
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Man seeking ‘fresh start’ accused of arson, setting SUV on fire north of Bend that spread to nearby trailer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of a small homeless encampment north of Bend was arrested on arson and other charges Friday, accused of setting a…
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‘4,000 to 5,000 calories every day’: How crews stay fueled on the front lines of the Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ)Â – Battling wildfire takes strength, stamina, and a lot of calories. Wildland firefighters need between 4,000 to 5,000 calories…
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‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3349, which authorizes the Oregon Department of Forestry to donate or sell…
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PLAN AHEAD: Officials offer public safety reminders ahead of Redmond’s FairWell Festival
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual FairWell Festival is returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, bringing in thousands of…
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Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas and Utah next spring
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just days after Avelo Airlines announced it would be leaving Redmond Airport, another airline, Breeze Airways, announced…
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OSU-Cascades launching a degree in accountancy this fall to address a statewide shortage of accountants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades announced this week it will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy this fall to…
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Willamette National Forest to implement fire restrictions, including Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson wilderness areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting Friday,…
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$10 million state funding boost advances CORE3, Redmond’s regional disaster response, training hub
The Oregon Legislature has approved $10 million to help advance the long-planned CORE3 training and response center in…
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Red Cross evacuation shelter in Madras empty for a second day as Cram Fire evacuations continue to expand
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Despite the size of the Cram fire the Red Cross tells KTVZ news no one has used their shelter in Madras for the last 2 days.…
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Show Us Your Garden: La Pine flowers, a stream and a pond, and an old fashioned hand pump water feature highlight this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, our gardens highlight several different ways you can express yourself through your garden. A garden filled with a…
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Crews contain apparent vehicle fire which broke out off Highway 97 in north Bend near the homeless encampment ‘Dirt World’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire has contained a fire that broke out at 2:35 PM in north Bend off Highway 97, near the homeless encampment known as…
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Pets and smoke: How to keep your furry friend safe with poor air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, smoke and air quality concerns are top of mind for many Central Oregonians. It’s important to remember to limit…
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Highland Fire in Juniper Canyon SE of Prineville now 75% contained as crews continue mop-up efforts
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Highland Fire burning in the Juniper Canyon area southeast of Prineville is now 75% contained and remains at 719…
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