Registration opens for Boys & Girls Clubs after-school programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is hosting three community enrollment events in August to help families register…
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Warm Springs Tribes face severe shortages as wildfires destroy homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs declared a state of emergency recently after the Bench and Beachcomb fires merged,…
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EXCLUSIVE: Senator Merkley speaks with KTVZ News about Oregon wildfires, FEMA funding, and more
(Update: adding comments from Senator Merkley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three federal grants are helping Oregon cover wildfire costs, but US Senator Jeff…
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Relocation plans underway for wildfire victims near Crook County Fairgrounds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Fairgrounds began coordinating the relocation of wildfire evacuees and their livestock Wednesday to…
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Bend South hosts Junior League Baseball West Region tournament
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Junior League Baseball West Region Tournament is underway in Bend, with Bend South Little League serving as the host for…
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Report: Oregon hospitals lost $450 million in 2025, warn of growing crisis
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon hospitals experienced significant financial losses in 2025, leading to the closure of service lines and inpatient beds. More…
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Baby formula, diapers needed as Warm Springs pantry faces shortage
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Community Presbyterian Church is organizing a baby supply drive to assist Warm Springs Presbyterian Church, whose…
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SCAM ALERT: Oregon warns of wildfire scams targeting donations and recovery efforts
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent schemes following widespread damage…
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United Way awards $49,000 in emergency grants to 10 Deschutes County nonprofits
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The United Way of Central Oregon today announced it awarded $49,000 in Emergency Food & Shelter Grants to ten…
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Traffic Alert: City of Bend working on several street preservation and road construction projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the City of Bend is working on several street preservation projects. This week, they’re chipsealing some busy…
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Akawa Butte fire reaches 10 percent containment as evacuees return home
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials announced tonight that the Akawa Butte Fire is 10% contained and now fully surrounded by hand lines and dozer…
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Harney County wildfires threaten highways; out-of-stage agenices, local crews and volunteers dig in
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple major wildfires in Harney County are burning across rangeland and timber, sending smoke across eastern Oregon…
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Multiple wildfires have merged as crews now battle the Crosswhite West fire near Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple wildfires burning near Prineville have merged into a larger fire now being called the Crosswhite West Fire. The…
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Central Oregon wildfires draw national and international attention
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the severity and international response, Central Oregon’s wildfires have gained worldwide attention. On Tuesday, KTVZ’s…
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Here’s how you can help those impacted by the Bench Fire in Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs community is currently dealing with the impacts of the Bench Fire, which has destroyed multiple homes…
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Gov. Kotek orders half-staff flags to honor fallen Navy Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on July 29th, 2026, in solemn…
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Akawa Butte Fire: Mop-up continues ahead of public meeting tonight
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire remains active as of July 28, 2026, with crews continuing mop-up operations today to identify and…
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Crooked River Ranch responders extinguish vehicle fire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore.(KTVZ) — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire Monday evening and worked…
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Health advisory upgraded for Prineville Reservoir following toxic algae findings
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Prineville Reservoir after…
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Emergency crews take control of Burns District corrals to protect animals
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency officials are requesting the public avoid the Burns District corrals in Burns, Ore., to ensure firefighting crews can…
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