Bend’s 4th of July pet parade draws crowds, continues century-old tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon tradition more than a century in the making brought thousands to downtown Bend Saturday morning, for the…
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UPDATE: Illegal fireworks spark structure fire in northwest Redmond
(Update: fire was caused by illegal fireworks) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire Sunday evening…
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UPDATE: Coyner Fire in Redmond held at 20.5 acres, evacuation level remains in place
(Update: July 5th; 20.5 acres burned; 10% contained) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews continue working to contain the Coyner Fire burning northwest…
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Fire reported in Prineville near Ochoco Highway, Viewpoint Fire
UPDATE: This fire has been contained. PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to our reporting partners at Watch Duty, a new vegetation fire has been…
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Vegetation Fire Sparked on Pilot Butte during Fireworks Show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small vegetation fire sparked on Pilot Butte during Bend’s fireworks show Saturday night. KTVZ News’ viewer Barron Sawyer…
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ICYMI: The KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
BEND / REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you missed it, you can watch the entire KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular above. Happy Independence…
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Fire sparks at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, 388 Fire
UPDATE: This fire is now being called the Fairgrounds Fire. UPDATE: WATCH DUTY – The size of the fire is 5 acres, per WildCAD. UPDATE: WATCH DUTY -…
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UPDATE: Redmond fire damages two homes, prompts second alarm response
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast-moving fire damaged two homes in a northwest Redmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, prompting a second alarm…
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FIRE ALERT: Evacuation Orders In Wasco County Due to Wildfire
WASCO CO., Ore. (KTVZ) — The Antelope Creek Fire has triggered LEVEL 3 evacuation orders for residents living south of Shaniko. The Wasco County…
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Randy Arozarena earns third All-Star nod, set to play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
SEATTLE, WA. (KTVZ) — Outfielder Randy Arozarena has been selected to the American League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Major League…
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“Best Parade this city has ever had”: Redmond’s annual Fourth of July parade draws crowds and celebrates freedom
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond, held its annual Fourth of July parade, Saturday, through downtown, kicking off Independence Day…
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PENINSULA FIRE UPDATE: Crews contain Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatening home on Fourth of July
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters contained a wind-driven brush fire Saturday afternoon that threatened a home and outbuildings on…
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America 250: Pilot Butte Closed for Bend’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pilot Butte is being prepared for Bend’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. It will feature more than 1,000 shells and a massive…
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Pope Leo receives Liberty Medal, praises United States ideals from Vatican
PHILADELPHIA, Pa (KTVZ) — Pope Leo delivered a speech today, Friday, from the Vatican to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where he…
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Problem Solvers: Cattle Mutilations in Central and Eastern Oregon Remain a Mystery for Ranchers
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) —…
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Bend’s Little Kits Early Learning Center shuts down, leaving families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits Early Learning Center in Bend, connected to OSU Cascades, permanently closed today, leaving local families searching…
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Boy Scouts will lead installation of flags honoring veterans in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers will be out early Saturday morning helping Bend mark the Fourth of July — and the nation’s 250th birthday —…
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Traffic Alert: Crash Impacts Travel Along US 97 near Gilchrist
GILCHRIST, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement are warning drivers to pay attention as they approach a crash along US 97 near Gilchrist.KTVZ News has…
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Mt. Bachelor’s Trailhead Lodge welcomes visitors to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has opened Trailhead Lodge, a new 70-room hotel and community gathering space located at 19221 SW Century Drive in…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Odysseus Japeth Tewee, a 20-year-old man from Warm Springs, Ore., was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison Monday.…
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