UPDATE: Missing Oregon Children Found
Update: Jayc Priest, Jariq Rupert, and Jerriyah Rupert were located on August 7th, 2026, according to a notice from The Oregon Department of Human…
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Clear the Shelters: Foster families help BrightSide care for animals awaiting forever homes
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide campaign that promotes pet adoption and supports animal…
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Bend police respond to 20 calls about dogs left in hot cars this month, one dog dies
(Update: adding Bend police comments, information about dog death) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures soaring, the Bend Police Department is…
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“The fires are fresh and the equipment is stale.” – Sen. Wyden Tours Central Oregon Fires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden traveled across Central Oregon to assess ongoing wildfire response efforts and meet directly with emergency…
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Smokey Bear celebrates 82nd birthday in Central Oregon with wildfire prevention message
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s…
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Carhartt plans first Central Oregon store in former Bend Cracker Barrel
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story did not properly credit The Bend Bulletin for information used in the article. We regret the…
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RV fire in East Redmond injures one person
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A trailer fire on undeveloped land east of Redmond one person and left the fire district with no available emergency…
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Rotary grant brings free smoke protection kits to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks…
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FIRE ALERT: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres in Klamath County
(Update – August 9, 2026: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres) CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire on…
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Central Oregon gas prices remain above national average, but relief may be ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices in Bend remain above the national average, but drivers in Central Oregon could see some relief at the pump soon.…
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Senator Ron Wyden reacts to new federal tax exemption passed as Oregon faces record wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire…
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Forest Grove forum confrontation leads to arrest, Oregon lawmaker says
FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community forum in Forest Grove ended with law enforcement responding and an individual being arrested after state…
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Smoke from Central Oregon fires expected to impact air quality
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest…
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Redmond City Council to consider year-round ban on private fireworks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city councilors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, on a proposal to ban private fireworks use…
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FIRE ALERT: Hidden Forest Fire Burning in Southern Deschutes County, Evacuation Orders Implemented
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these…
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Wyden secures legislation to prevent taxes on wildfire settlement payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, passed legislation Friday to provide immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their homes…
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Here’s why you received a Wireless Emergency Alert in Deschutes County on Friday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office issued a Wireless Emergency Alert on Friday due to the Hidden Forest Fire.At this time,…
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Getting Outside During Fire Season: What to Know Before You Go
Wildfires, smoke and closures have disrupted outdoor recreation across Oregon this summer, changing plans for families, hikers and visitors.As crews…
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Habitat for Humanity gets $350k for affordable housing project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes…
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Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell remains closed, possibly through the weekend
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, if you plan to drive through Central Oregon, plan for continued delays. U.S. Highway 26 remains closed…
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