String of residential fires in Central Oregon sparks safety reminder
(update: adding comments from Bend Fire, Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A string of residential fires across Central Oregon this month is serving as…
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Failed power transformer along Highway 97 cause of Redmond vegetation fire
(Update: adding information from Fire Marshal Tom Mooney about the cause and property damage.) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A failed power transformer…
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Memorial Day tributes across Central Oregon remember the ultimate sacrifice
Cities across Central Oregon mourned and honored the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country this Memorial…
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Oregon Lightning fall 54–33 to Arsenal in high scoring matchup
All Oregon Lightning home games are livestreamed for free on KTVZ+. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning fell 54–33 to the Michigan…
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Central Oregon NJROTC cadets represent the region in Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Cadets with the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Mountain View High School, La Pine, and Crook…
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Tumalo house fire causes extensive damage, no injuries reported
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house fire in the Tumalo area Sunday afternoon caused significant damage to a home and nearby vegetation, but no injuries…
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Oregon gas prices soar, impacting Memorial Day travel plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon residents and travelers are facing significantly higher costs for gas and groceries this Memorial Day, impacting travel…
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Mill 3 Fire in Jefferson County near Warm Springs
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mill 3 Fire, burning in the northwest region of Jefferson County near Warm Springs, was first reported on May…
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High Desert vs. high costs: Central Oregon heads outdoors for Memorial Day weekend activities
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs…
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A shocking number of Pacific Northwest rodents may carry hantavirus, study finds
PACIFIC NORTH WEST (KTVZ) — A surprising number of rodents in the Pacific Northwest are carrying hantavirus, raising concerns about potential human…
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Organ donor advocate and Ride4Life founder, Max Orsini, aims for Guinness World Record
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Max Orsini, a two-time organ recipient and founder of the charity Ride Four Life Northwest, announced today his plan to attempt a…
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Central Oregon students explore computer science careers at OSU-Cascades showcase
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 60 Central Oregon high school students spent part of Friday at OSU-Cascades exploring the computer science field, meeting…
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Developing: 40,000 Southern Californians ordered to evacuate amid threat of chemical explosion
By Dennis Romero – NBC News An estimated 40,000 people in Orange County, California, have been ordered to evacuate over fears that a tank containing…
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Brush fire near NW Cedar Place contained by Crook County Fire & Rescue
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue along with support from ODF and BLM firefighters were able to stop the spread of a brush…
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Honoring Those Who Served: Memorial Day 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across Central Oregon gather this Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women…
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Madras City Administrator selection process narrows to three finalists
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has identified three finalists for its next City Administrator position, advancing Brenda Fahey, Maurice…
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Alfalfa Fire District Rescinds Policy Days Before Federal Hearing, District Remains Under State Investigation
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board has rescinded their policy restricting access to district facilities following public…
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Structure fire in Bend Thursday evening leaves two homes uninhabitable
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 11:30 pm on Thursday, May 21 2026, multiple 911 callers reported a structure fire near Boyd Acres Rd in NE Bend. First…
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Update: The 0197 Fire burning west of Sunriver has been contained
Update: According to information provided by Watch Duty, the fire has been contained. Update: According to information provided by Watch Duty, the…
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Mt. Bachelor invests in modernization project for Northwest chairlift
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has begun a significant modernization project on its Northwest chairlift, with construction activities commencing…
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