MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heads up Madras residents, happening tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4th), city crews are trimming trees along B Street. The city says eastbound B Street and the center turn lane between Seventh Street and Ninth Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You’re asked to please follow the posted detour route and allow extra
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, Highway 26 is closed east of Prineville to wildfire operations. Only emergency personnel are allowed through the closure. You’re asked to plan alternate routes, avoid the area, and do not attempt to bypass road closures. Remember to always check tripcheck.com before hitting the road, especially during wildfire season.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wind-driven wildfire complex in Spokane has forced about 65,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 homes and buildings, prompting a local question with urgency: could the same kind of fast-moving fire spread happen in Central Oregon? Fire and weather experts say the ingredients for rapid fire growth —
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state as wildfires cause widespread destruction. The American Red Cross is currently coordinating relief efforts and requesting local support to assist those displaced by the fires. The organization is accepting monetary donations and blood to support ongoing disaster relief operations.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that applications have opened for a $10 million Regional Infrastructure Fund. The investment is designed to help small Oregon communities and tribes plan and build essential infrastructure projects to support economic growth. The fund was established as part of House Bill 5204, a 2026 economic development package
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By Linda Takahashi, Shayna Jacobs, Nollaig O’Connor and Dennis Romero Wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, region continued burning Sunday, destroying at least 700 structures and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. The three blazes, collectively called the Spokane Complex Fire, have burned 8,026 acres and are zero percent contained, according to a federal incident management team coordinating the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized federal funds yesterday to assist with firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone Fire in Crook and Jefferson counties. The decision allows the federal government to pay 75% of eligible expenses for the blaze, which is currently threatening local homes and infrastructure.
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Three people are dead and seven others were injured following a shooting at a Twin Falls restaurant this past Saturday. Police identified the gunman as 24-year-old Chad Williams, who died by suicide after opening fire on patrons with a rifle. The shooting occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. at an In-N-Out
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(Update: adding comments from fire official, updates, and video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Round Butte Fire is one of the newest of several significant wildfires burning across Central Oregon, but the threat isn’t always obvious from the sky. Even with relatively clear conditions in town, firefighters say the same winds helping push smoke away
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds has contracted a private parking personnel company to manage traffic and congestion for this year’s event. A team of 25 people is dedicated to directing vehicles entering and leaving the fairgrounds. Additionally, the Redmond Police Department has assigned two units for traffic patrol to assist with the
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UPDATE: The Oregon State Marine Board has updated their guidance concerning Lake Billy Chinook, below is their updated press release. CORRECTION: Recreational Boaters Urged to Give Way to Aircraft for Wildfire Operations The Oregon State Marine Board, on behalf of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, is asking recreational boaters to giveway to aircraft on all
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kenneth Michael Anderson, an Oregon Department of Human Services employee, was arrested yesterday on a charge of second-degree child neglect. Police said Anderson left an eight-month-old child in an unattended vehicle for 30 minutes this past Tuesday at the agency’s office in Bend. Anderson, a 56-year-old family time coordinator, had driven
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Marked for Love, the organization known locally as Every Child Central Oregon, has joined NeighborImpact to form a new Supportive Services department. The transition integrates the group’s staff, warehouse operations and family support services into NeighborImpact’s existing regional infrastructure. Every Child Central Oregon is one of KTVZ’s 21 Cares for Kids
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Judge Bethany P. Flint is retiring from the Deschutes County Bench effective July 31, 2026, following an announcement by Governor Tina Kotek. Her seat on the bench will appear on the November ballot. She was appointed by Governor Kate Brown (D) on February 12, 2015, to succeed Judge Roger J. DeHoog, who was appointed
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Air Tanker Base has pumped more than 1 million gallons of retardant in the last two weeks, reaching its typical annual volume in just 14 days. Crews at the base are currently supporting firefighting efforts for the Akawa Butte Fire, the Rowe Creek Complex Fire and several other blazes
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a place to go if they need to evacuate their animals. It says the Pet Evacuation Team is available 24/7 at Sky Hawk Ranch in Redmond. If you are being evacuated, bring your animals directly to Sky Hawk Ranch, located at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch, a new townhome development in Northwest Redmond. The event included a donation to the nonprofit Leadership Redmond and serves as a preview for public grand opening events scheduled for this weekend. The development
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides and entertainment. The event at the fairgrounds offers a diverse selection of culinary options ranging from classic fair staples to international dishes. The fair features a mix of new and returning stands
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of animal welfare groups and veterinarians has launched the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund to support animals impacted by the Bench Fire. The campaign aims to raise $15,000 to provide feed, veterinary supplies and recovery resources for livestock and companion animals. The Bench Fire has destroyed an estimated
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(Update: adding comments from Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuations continue across Central Oregon, some evacuees say they were quoted sharply higher hotel rates while trying to find a place to stay after being forced out under Level 3 “Go Now” orders. One Central Oregon couple and their pets spent six days
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