(Update: adding link to Genasys Protect, video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have elevated more areas of the Akawa Butte Fire to Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation as of 4:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 22. New zones have also been added to Level one (Be Ready) as hot
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Central Oregon (KTVZ) — Smoke from multiple Central Oregon wildfires is raising new questions about how county fair operations may unfold this summer, with the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo set to open Wednesday, the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo starting July 29, and the Crook County Fair beginning August 5. KTVZ News can confirm,
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted a shredding event, drawing close to 200 cars to safely dispose of hundreds of boxes of documents. The initiative aimed to prevent identity theft and offer a valuable public service to the community. During the event, participants dropped off documents and more than 15
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LA PINE/SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, communities across Central Oregon are preparing to celebrate with events that highlight both patriotism and local connection. In Sisters, preparations are underway for the annual Sisters 4th Fest, a free, family-friendly event at Village Green Park on July 4. The half-day celebration,
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District responded to a residential kitchen fire today, in the 69000 block of Goodrich Road in Sisters. The fire, which fire crews believe originated in a dishwasher, was quickly contained following a 911 call received at 1:04 p.m. Responding Cloverdale firefighters arrived to find flames involving
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backcountry Offroad Expo is coming to Sisters High School August 1-2. The expo takes place August 1 & 2 and brings together the off-road and outdoor community for a weekend of vehicles, gear, education, camping, and connection. The consumer-facing outdoor trade show will feature off-road vehicles, adventure vans, trucks, trailers, rooftop
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 66-year-old man from Nampa, Idaho, was rescued after sustaining leg and shoulder injuries in a slow-speed motorcycle fall near Cache Mountain yesterday at 7:14 p.m. The incident, which happened about 10 miles northwest of Sisters, prompted a Garmin emergency activation to Deschutes County 9-1-1. Deschutes County 9-1-1 received the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new campaign is underway by several nonprofits in Deschutes County that its supporters say could reshape how local leaders are elected and give more voters a voice in the process. A coalition of community members and good-government groups has launched a signature drive for a proposed measure called Voices for All
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(Update: Added video) By: Alma McCarty (KGW)SISTERS, Ore. — Two spectators injured when a bull leaped over an arena fence and into the crowd at the Sisters Rodeo two summers ago have filed lawsuits against the rodeo and its livestock contractor, seeking more than $11 million in combined damages. The bull, named Party Bus, cleared
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life. Known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” the Sisters Rodeo runs June 10 through June 14 at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds, drawing top-ranked PRCA athletes from across the country. The
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 3rd annual Sisters 4th Fest, a free and family-friendly Independence Day celebration, will take place from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Village Green Park in downtown Sisters. The Rotary Club of Sisters and Citizens4Community are partnering to produce the locally oriented event, which was launched in 2024 to replace
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two students at Sisters High School are facing criticism online after a TikTok video allegedly showed them singing lyrics containing racial slurs and other offensive language. According to social media posts shared widely online, the students were filmed singing along to “Lay Me Down Some Rails,” a song associated with David
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Cities across Central Oregon mourned and honored the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country this Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, the annual observance serves as a solemn reminder of those who gave everything to preserve our freedom. Observances in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Sisters included flag displays,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community Development Department’s 2026-27 Work Plan. This hearing, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Deschutes Services Building, located at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend, invites community members to provide feedback. The public
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the final five homes at Woodlands, a 10-cottage affordable housing community in Sisters, on Friday, May 29th, 2026–and the community is invited to come out and celebrate with the new homeowners and learn more about local efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities. The Woodlands development
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Central Oregon will soon decide on a proposed fire levy that leaders say is critical to maintaining emergency response–especially in the wake of last year’s Flat Fire. The Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District is asking voters to approve a higher levy, but officials say the need has been building for years. The measure would replace
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PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have already entered fire season weeks ahead of summer. Starting May 14, the Bureau of Land Management will ban fireworks, exploding targets, steel-core ammunition and other fire-starting materials on all BLM lands in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT crews are actively engaged in various road construction projects throughout Central Oregon, impacting traffic in Deschutes County, Sisters, Terrebonne and Redmond. Work includes sign footing installation, curb ramp construction, striping operations and multiple road closures, with specific schedules varying by location. Crews are installing sign footings on Powell Butte Highway
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Prescribed burns are set to commence today across multiple locations in Central Oregon, including significant operations near Sisters, Bend and Crescent. These controlled burns, managed by local fire officials, aim to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance forest health. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential smoke and fire activity as these strategic burns
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(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined to a few months, local and federal leaders are urging Central Oregonians to prepare now, before the next fire sparks. Oregon Representative, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, met Monday with local leaders and fire
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