REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The main academic building at Redmond High School will close for the 2026-27 school year after construction activities disturbed asbestos-containing materials, rendering portions of the facility unsafe to occupy. The Redmond School District is arranging modular classrooms on campus to deliver academic instruction for students. The high school’s gymnasium and Career
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has informed KTVZ News, a home in the Stevens Canyon area north of Sisters has been lost due to the Akawa Butte Fire.The news comes as the Sheriff’s Office is communicating rapid changes in evacuation levels.Due to the fire’s behavior, the Sheriff’s Office is asking residents
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(Update: adding EPA instructions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect Central Oregon, many commercial air purifiers have sold out at stores around the region. But the Environmental Protection Agency says a do-it-yourself box-fan air cleaner can offer a more affordable, attainable way to reduce smoke particles indoors. The Oregon Department of
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuation orders continue to be issued across Central Oregon, it’s not just people who need a safe place to go. The Crook County and Deschutes County fairgrounds are providing temporary refuge for horses, livestock and other large animals displaced by the fires. Animals temporarily sheltered at the Crook
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Bend ORE. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ reached out to the offices of Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley regarding the wildfires burning across Central Oregon, an update has been provided: U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today said they joined Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure all communities
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By Nathan Hodge, Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A series of Ukrainian strikes on the warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer has sent potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in inventory up in flames, sparking an online furor among the country’s embattled small-business owners. Over the weekend, Ukrainian drones hit Wildberries distribution centers in Elektrostal
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By Mostafa Salem, Tal Shalev, Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — For two decades, oil-rich Saudi Arabia has sought nuclear technology. Now an agreement with Washington to formalize Riyadh’s goal, however, has sparked concern that the deal, coupled with the messy aftermath of the war between Washington and Tehran, could plunge the region into a new
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juan Manuel Reverter, an Argentine national suspected in the high-profile femicide of model Agostina Jalabert, was arrested today in Deschutes County, Oregon. The arrest, which occurred around 7:30 a.m., followed an Interpol Red Notice issued to locate Reverter. Femicide is the intentional murder of women or girls because of their gender.
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By Dalia Faheid, Diana Anos, Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — An independent autopsy could not determine why a Mississippi teenager was found dead in waters off the Mississippi coast after a Fourth of July boating trip with friends. But the keenly awaited results of a state autopsy conducted in early July could lend some clues.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is once again stepping up to help out our local wildlife population. The nonprofit wildlife hospital says right now, wildfire season is affecting both people and wildlife across Central Oregon. As animals move to escape fire and smoke, we’re likely to see increased wildlife activity in unexpected places.
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s thunderstorms (July 22nd). The agency reminds you that lightning can ignite vegetation and create fire hazards. If you see smoke or fire following a storm, call 911 immediately.
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) Happening next weekend, head on out to Tumalo Lavender for the first annual Tumalo Lavender Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! On Saturday, August 1st, the fields will be in peak bloom and it promises to be a colorful community celebration, including u-cut lavender bouquets, local artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, and family-friendly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and their families are invited to learn about bus safety and take a spin on a school bus during the Ready, Set, Ride! bus safety programs. During the events, families will watch a short
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CNN By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during a struggle with Madison, Wisconsin, police officers Wednesday has been identified as Corey Ruiz, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said. Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson said the
Continue Reading By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during a struggle with Madison, Wisconsin, police officers Wednesday has been identified as Corey Ruiz, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said. Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson said the killing
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(KTVZ) — Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke in Central Oregon is leading to significant health concerns, according to Saint Charles’ Head of Pulmonary Medicine. This includes severe and persistent coughs in otherwise healthy individuals and a heightened risk of cardiac events. Wildfire smoke contains tiny particles that can enter the lungs and then
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and evacuation plans amid local smoke and fire conditions. Officials are advising residents to sign up for Deschutes County Alerts and to practice potential evacuation routes. Many residents are worried about knowing when to evacuate during
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Highway 26 is closed over the Ochoco Mountains between Prineville and Mitchell due to active wildfire and related response efforts in the area. The closure spans milepost 46 to 65, according to authorities. All lanes, shoulders and the median are affected in both directions. Drivers are urged to use an
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfire smoke has been hanging over much of Central Oregon this week, but in Jefferson County on Wednesday, the focus shifted to something far more festive: opening day at the Jefferson County Fair. Families filled the fairgrounds in Madras as exhibitors proudly showed the animals they’ve spent months raising and caring
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly trapping vehicles near the Sunriver Airport. According to Chuck Rosenfeld, who identified himself as part of the Sunriver Citizen Patrol, the storm hit around 3 p.m. following a thunderstorm that brought heavy rain
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