(Update: adding Bend police comments, information about dog death) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures soaring, the Bend Police Department is reminding pet owners to leave their dogs at home when running errands. Police say they’ve responded to 20 calls about dogs left inside vehicles since the beginning of August, including one case in which
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden traveled across Central Oregon to assess ongoing wildfire response efforts and meet directly with emergency crews. During his tour of the region, Wyden attended a fire briefing in Warm Springs before traveling to Prineville and the Rowe Creek Complex West Zone. He also visited the air base
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 82nd birthday while learning how they can help prevent wildfires. The party featured photo opportunities, cupcakes, and activities for children. The Deschutes National Forest co-hosted the event with Discover Your Northwest, a nonprofit
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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 oversight and have updated the story to provide the appropriate attribution. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carhartt plans to open its first Central Oregon store on Nov. 12 on the North side
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A trailer fire on undeveloped land east of Redmond one person and left the fire district with no available emergency apparatus late Saturday night. RV Fire in East Redmond on August 8th, 2026. Courtesy of Redmond F&R Officials say, because all district fire resources were tied up with the fire, Redmond
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks through a grant from Rotary International District 5110’s Disaster Response Fund. A total of 600 box fan air purifier kits and 200 N95 masks will be available beginning Aug. 15
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(Update – August 9, 2026: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres) CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire on Saturday, near Crescent in Klamath County, where smoke was visible from the area. The fire is now known as the Crescent Butte Fire, according to WildCAD. It is burning about
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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. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Bend is $4.54 this week. That is 36 cents higher than the national average. Prices are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire survivors as Oregon faces its worst wildfire season in modern history. The legislation allows qualified relief payments to be excluded from federal taxable income, including funds received years after a disaster. The
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FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community forum in Forest Grove ended with law enforcement responding and an individual being arrested after state Sen. Janeen Sollman said she was physically accosted Saturday. Sollman, a Hillsboro Democrat who represents part of Washington County, said the incident happened during a public forum on the grounds of the
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest periods forecast during morning and overnight hours. Smoke in the region is expected to come primarily from the Rowe Creek Complex. Additional smoke from the Grasshopper Fire could affect Spray and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city councilors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, on a proposal to ban private fireworks use year-round within city limits. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Redmond City Hall, and public comment will be accepted. The discussion follows a troublesome Fourth of July weekend that included
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Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these photos of firefighting aircraft utilizing the Prineville Reservoir to fight the Hidden Forest Fire in Deschutes County. Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has just released new images from the wildfire burning
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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 in federally declared natural disasters, including wildfires. The measure removes taxes on settlement payments received by victims of unpredictable natural disasters. The bill addresses tax provisions originally enacted under a 2017 tax
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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, all evacuation levels are in place due to the wildfire.In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office addressed why residents in other parts of the county recieved the alert.”When the Sheriff’s Office
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Wildfires, smoke and closures have disrupted outdoor recreation across Oregon this summer, changing plans for families, hikers and visitors.As crews continue making progress on fires across the region, access to some recreation areas is beginning to change. But even while fire season continues, many Central Oregon parks and outdoor destinations remain open for people looking
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes through Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. The funding addresses a financial barrier for buyers who can afford monthly payments but cannot qualify for a mortgage large enough to cover the cost of a home in
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, if you plan to drive through Central Oregon, plan for continued delays. U.S. Highway 26 remains closed between Prineville and Mitchell as wildfire activity and heavy smoke continue to make travel unsafe. Transportation officials say crews are monitoring conditions around the clock, and will reopen the highway as soon as it’s
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as wildfire activity continues. BLM urges anyone planning to recreate outdoors to check current fire restrictions, road closures, and air quality before heading out. Smoke and fire conditions can change rapidly. Anyone who starts a wildfire could face fines of up to $100,000, up
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Families in Oregon have until Sept. 1, 2026, to apply for food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program provides $120 per eligible child to help cover grocery costs while school is out. The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) are urging households to
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