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Redmond High main building closed for school year after asbestos disturbance

July 23, 2026 12:01 pm Campbell Porter

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The main academic building at Redmond High School will close for the 2026-27 school year after construction activities…

Deschutes County Home Lost in Akawa Butte Fire, Sheriff says

July 23, 2026 12:06 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

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…

Problem Solvers: DIY air purifiers offer affordable relief amid Central Oregon smoke from ongoing wildfires

July 23, 2026 11:23 am Claire Elmer

(Update: adding EPA instructions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire smoke continues to affect Central Oregon, many commercial air purifiers have sold…

Central Oregon fairgrounds provide refuge for livestock during wildfire evacuations

July 23, 2026 10:53 am Lance Campbell

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…

Wyden, Merkley Demand Enhanced Wildfire Prevention and Response Assistance from Trump Administration

July 23, 2026 9:49 am Adrielle Hasara

Bend ORE. (KTVZ) — After KTVZ reached out to the offices of Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley regarding the wildfires burning across Central…

Local residents walk past the smoke of a fire at the Russian e-commerce firm Wildberries' logistics complexes in the town of Elektrostal outside Moscow on July 18.

‘Up in smoke’: Attacks on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring Putin’s war closer to home

July 23, 2026 9:30 am CNN Newsource

By Nathan Hodge, Anna Chernova, CNN (CNN) — A series of Ukrainian strikes on the warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer has sent…

President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia in the Oval Office of the White House on November 18

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

July 23, 2026 8:53 am CNN Newsource

By Mostafa Salem, Tal Shalev, Leila Gharagozlou, CNN (CNN) — For two decades, oil-rich Saudi Arabia has sought nuclear technology. Now an…

Argentine national caught in Bend following Mexico femicide investigation

Argentine national caught in Deschutes County following Mexico femicide investigation

July 23, 2026 8:39 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juan Manuel Reverter, an Argentine national suspected in the high-profile femicide of model Agostina Jalabert, was arrested…

Diagrams depicting preliminary findings from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy are shown during a press conference Wednesday.

An independent autopsy couldn’t determine how Nolan Wells died. Here’s what experts say could happen next

July 23, 2026 8:30 am CNN Newsource

By Dalia Faheid, Diana Anos, Elise Haulund, CNN (CNN) — An independent autopsy could not determine why a Mississippi teenager was found dead in…

There’s Good News: Think Wild Central Oregon dedicated to helping wildlife recover through wildfire season

July 23, 2026 8:00 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is once again stepping up to help out our local wildlife population. The nonprofit wildlife hospital…

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responds to lightning strike during Thursday night storm, offers reminder for residents

July 23, 2026 7:53 am Kelsey Merison

CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s…

YOU’RE INVITED: Tumalo Lavender to host first annual ‘Tumalo Lavender Festival’

July 23, 2026 7:35 am Kelsey Merison

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.!…

New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend

July 23, 2026 7:34 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…

Madison Police Chief John Patterson speaks at a news conference in Madison

Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history

July 23, 2026 12:51 am CNN

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…

Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history

July 22, 2026 8:29 pm CNN Newsource

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…

Bend doctor warns wildfire smoke can harm more than your lungs

July 22, 2026 7:46 pm Campbell Porter, Tyson Beauchemin

(KTVZ) — Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke in Central Oregon is leading to significant health concerns, according to Saint Charles’ Head of…

Bend Fire urges residents to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, practice evacuation routes amid wildfire concerns

July 22, 2026 7:34 pm Campbell Porter, Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and…

TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 26 closed over Ochocos due to wildfire

July 22, 2026 7:12 pm Tracee Tuesday

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Highway 26 is closed over the Ochoco Mountains between Prineville and Mitchell due to active wildfire and related…

Jefferson County Fair Opens Amid Wildfire Smoke, Bringing Community Together

July 22, 2026 6:54 pm Lance Campbell

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfire smoke has been hanging over much of Central Oregon this week, but in Jefferson County on Wednesday, the focus shifted…

Strong storms down trees, traps vehicles near Sunriver airport

July 22, 2026 6:19 pm Tracee Tuesday

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly…