Central Oregon animal shelters see increase in lost pets during July 4th holiday
Animals shelters throughout Central Oregon tend to see at least ten times the normal amount of intakes during the Fourth of July holiday.
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WATCH NOW: The KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you missed the big show on Friday, don’t worry you can still catch the KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. The special…
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Storms linger into the evening, flooding possible along with dangerous lightning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Rainy and stormy pattern comes to an end in the late afternoon or early evening. The region is under a Flash Flood Watch until 8 pm…
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Locals spring into action, using a hose and shovel to stop a brush fire from spreading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office thanked two locals after they spotted and helped stop a brush fire, using a water hose and…
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Despite Rain, Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade Draws Big Crowd and Patriotic Pups
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A little rain didn’t stop the celebration Thursday morning as Bend’s annual Fourth of July Pet Parade returned to downtown,…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– For the first time ever, KTVZ News is bringing the Independence Day celebration straight to you – LIVE – from both Bend and…
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Recreational use advisory lifted for Lake Billy Chinook as toxin level drops; dog owners urged to keep them away
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Health Authority announced Tuesday it has lifted the recreational use health advisory issued for Lake Billy…
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Problem Solvers: Uncovering the hidden hazards that led to nearly 40 deer entanglements in Central Oregon last year
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After distraught neighbors in Redmond contacted the KTVZ Problem Solvers about a mother doe with a trap stuck to her lip,…
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Problem Solvers: Prineville car salesman accused of scamming 13 customers facing 35 ID theft, forgery, other charges
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The owner of a Prineville car dealership, the focus of recent KTVZ Problem Solvers reports for allegedly scamming clients…
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Bend Elks to put on big fireworks show after Thursday night game at Vince Genna Stadium
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nothing says summer like baseball and fireworks, and the Bend Elks have both Thursday night. Around 9 p.m., the team will hold…
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A colorful, sparkling gift ‘for the city of Bend’: Sureshot Fireworks prepares fifth annual Pilot Butte display
The colorful, bombastic Pilot Butte Fireworks Show is just a day away, and Sure Shot Fireworks and fire officials are preparing for the big…
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Think Wild Volunteer Day launches habitat restoration project in Prineville
Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife conservation nonprofit, invited community members to join a volunteer day on Thursday to help launch a new…
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Bend-La Pine Schools reminder: Fireworks are prohibited on all school campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools said Thursday it would like to remind residents and visitors that the use of fireworks is not permitted on…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on proposed changes to outdoor lighting rules
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of its commitment to enhancing dark skies in the community, the Deschutes County Planning…
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Powell Butte community meeting planned with PacifiCorp on proposed transmission line
(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Board of Commissioners have invited representatives from PacifiCorp to…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon has some safety tips to share with Bend Pet Parade participants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the 4th of July Pet Parade, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society…
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Air and ground crews have 624-acre Grizzly Flat Fire SE of Madras 65% contained, evacuations lifted
Numerous firefighters on the ground and in the air stopped the spread of a new grass fire that burned about 500 acres southeast of Madras near the…
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Trump lands first major legislative win after Congress passes his massive domestic policy bill
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Republican lawmakers have handed President Donald Trump the first major legislative achievement of his second…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses landscaping, fireworks, multi-use paths and Bend’s safe parking program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From landscaping in public areas, Bend’s fireworks policy, plans for multi-use pedestrian paths and the city’s safe parking…
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Costco is now opening earlier for certain members
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Costco has rolled out earlier shopping hours. But members will have to pay a bit more to access it.…
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