Brush fire erupts along Tumalo Road, contained by quick response
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire…
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There’s Good News: Bend father-daughter duo honored for preserving Nisei veterans’ history in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend father-daughter duo is being honored for helping preserve Oregon history. Eric Ballinger and his daughter Mia Ballinger…
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Wildfire preparedness: Rep. Bynum joins Central Oregon leaders to urge residents to prepare now
(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined…
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Wyden, Merkley push “Puppy Protection Act” to crack down on cruel breeding practices
OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for dogs under the care of…
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Madras art gallery celebrates four decades with local artists showcase
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Thursday, May 7th, with a special event.…
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New Information: Motorcyclist Killed Following Crash on US-20 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Scio man died Sunday following a two-vehicle crash involving his motorcycle on Highway 20 in Jefferson County.…
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Firefighters to conduct controlled burn near Bend to mitigate wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a prescribed burn up to 2,008 acres on Pine Mountain, 14 miles…
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Redmond Man Dies Following Fatal Crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on April 30 at 7:29 p.m. resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Christopher…
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Local teen, Paige Wood, will share car crash recovery story at St. Charles Bend event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event…
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Wildfire Burning Southwest of Sisters, 0143 Trout Creek Fire is 50% Contained
UPDATE: As of 10:00 am on May 4, the 0143 Trout Creek Firer is 50% contained. According to officials, there was no growth and minimal fire behavior…
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Summit High’s ‘Chaos Theory’ robotics team wins 10th at FIRST World Championship in Houston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World…
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18 Central Oregon nonprofits receives Community Foundation Award grant totaling over $300k
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36…
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Caldera High School’s production of Newsies will showcase student talent in high-energy musical
(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to…
Continue Reading US-20 Reopens Following Late-Afternoon Crash Near Santiam Pass
Update: ODOT is reporting through TripCheck that US-20 has reopened near Santiam Pass. Update: ODOT has provided an update concerning the closure of…
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There’s Good News: A long journey ends for Mama Eva, adopted in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old…
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Discarded smoking materials spark fire that destroys Bend mobile home, triggers explosions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park destroyed one home and damaged another, after improperly discarded smoking…
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Oregon National Guard unit prepares for deployment to Horn of Africa
WARRENTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Army National Guard’s 442nd Engineer Utilities Detachment will hold a mobilization ceremony on May 3, 2026, at…
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Travel plans upended as Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving passengers scrambling for other options
CNN By Alaa Elassar, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Terminal A at LaGuardia Airport sat unusually quiet Saturday morning — no lines at the…
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City of Bend Hosts State of the City Session at CityFest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend hosted a short State of the City session at CityFest, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Fitness Studio parking lot…
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Elevation Bend rebrand launches alongside new weekly farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new weekly farmers market opened today at Elevation Bend, formerly known as Bend Factory Stores. The market, which wraps…
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