Argentine national caught in Deschutes County following Mexico femicide investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Juan Manuel Reverter, an Argentine national suspected in the high-profile femicide of model Agostina Jalabert, was arrested…
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Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responds to lightning strike during Thursday night storm, offers reminder for residents
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s…
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New school bus riders invited to join Ready, Set, Ride! program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer flies by, the school year quickly approaches. For Bend-La Pine Schools, new bus riders, kindergarten students, and…
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Bend doctor warns wildfire smoke can harm more than your lungs
(KTVZ) — Poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke in Central Oregon is leading to significant health concerns, according to Saint Charles’ Head of…
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Bend Fire urges residents to sign up for Deschutes Alerts, practice evacuation routes amid wildfire concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is currently receiving numerous public inquiries concerning wildfire safety, emergency alerts and…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 26 closed over Ochocos due to wildfire
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Highway 26 is closed over the Ochoco Mountains between Prineville and Mitchell due to active wildfire and related…
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Jefferson County Fair Opens Amid Wildfire Smoke, Bringing Community Together
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wildfire smoke has been hanging over much of Central Oregon this week, but in Jefferson County on Wednesday, the focus shifted…
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Strong storms down trees, traps vehicles near Sunriver airport
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly…
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BREAKING NEWS: Crook County declares state of emergency as multiple wildfires continue to threaten communities
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County commissioners declared a state of emergency Wednesday as multiple wildfires continue burning across the…
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FIRE ALERT: Evacuations continue as the Akawa Butte Fire approaches Sisters
(Update: adding link to Genasys Protect, video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office have elevated more…
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Oregon officials urge drivers to prepare for wildfire season as smoke, road closures increase
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State officials are urging Oregonians to plan ahead, stay informed and travel prepared as wildfire activity increases across…
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Update: Following Crash – US 97 Reopens at Reed Market Road in Bend
UPDATE: U.S. 97 is back open following a crash at Reed Market Road. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT has closed U.S. 97 at Reed Market Road for a crash.…
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Air quality forces shutdown of several Redmond School District meal sites
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Nutrition Services has temporarily suspended most of its Summer Meals service at public meal sites.…
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FIRE ALERT: Inside the Line, The Rowe Creek Complex Fire
WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting…
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Smoke and wildfires won’t delay county fairs’ opening day
Central Oregon (KTVZ) — Smoke from multiple Central Oregon wildfires is raising new questions about how county fair operations may unfold this…
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Jefferson County resident killed in ATV crash amid Brewer Fire response
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County resident died in an ATV accident on private property while attempting to protect his home from the…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Dangerous Air Quality and Strong Thunderstorms
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Today due to the dangerous air quality issues impacting…
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High Desert Christian Academy announces permanent and sudden closure
By: Justin AldermanPrineville, Ore. — High Desert Christian Academy has announced it will permanently close at the end of the month, bringing an…
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Public asked to help locate missing teen Stella Rose Dolton
Stella Rose Dolton, a 15-year-old also known as Clay Dolton, went missing from Klamath Falls on July 16, 2026 and is believed to be in danger. The…
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FIRE ALERT UPDATE: Akawa Butte Fire grows to more than 10,000 acres in Central Oregon
(UPDATE, 7/20/26, 10:22 pm): Akawa Butte Fire has grown to 10,391 acres; 3% contained CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire is…
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