Hot temperatures and isolated dry thunderstorms are creating high fire danger today
We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the high fire danger this afternoon. Hot and dry surface conditions and the chance for dry…
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TSA will no longer require all passengers to take shoes off at airport security checkpoints
By Pete Muntean and Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — After nearly two decades, passengers going through airport security in the United…
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Fire Alert: Crews stop spread of house fire west of Sunriver; all evacuation levels throughout the area dropped
A fully involved house fire quickly began spreading to other properties and the nearby Deschutes National Forest Monday evening, prompting a task…
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Five applicants for Deschutes County interim sheriff discuss agency’s future at public forum
(Update: adding fourth applicant for position) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The union representing Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies has released a list of…
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Prineville murder and attempted murder suspect arraigned on indictment, pleads not guilty
(Update: Adding video, not guilty pleas) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Prineville resident Martin Ray Terry, who was arraigned last week on murder,…
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Plea hearing delayed a month for Redmond woman charged with murdering her mother
Jessica Andersch, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother a month ago, appeared Monday afternoon in Deschutes County Circuit…
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Crook County fire grows to 450 acres, new 3-acre fire stopped near Mt. Bachelor ahead of Red Flag Warning, more lightning
One of several new fires quickly grew to about 450 acres in eastern Crook County on Monday, while another east of Mount Bachelor burned about three…
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US Coast Guard rescue swimmer hailed as a hero after saving 165 kids from Texas flooding
CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — It was Petty Officer Scott Ruskan’s first mission as a US Coast Guard rescue swimmer. The 26-year-old was new…
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BLM mobilizes Fire Prevention and Education Team to combat human-caused fire threats in La Pine Basin
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday the mobilization of a National Fire Prevention and Education Team to address…
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Plans submitted to renovate former “IHOP” restaurant, Drive-Thru on proposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plans to renovate the former “IHOP” location in Bend at NE River Mall Drive and U.S. 97 have been submitted to the City of…
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OSU-Cascades puts Graduate & Research Center up for sale for $8.2 million, will consolidate Bend campus operations
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planners at Oregon State University-Cascades said Monday they are seeking to sell the Graduate &…
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Officer shot and man with rifle killed after exchange of fire at Border Patrol facility in Texas
By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A 27-year-old man with a rifle and tactical gear was killed Monday morning after exchanging fire with law…
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Trump announces new tariffs of up to 40% on a growing number of countries
By Elisabeth Buchwald and John Liu, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump cranked up the pressure Monday on America’s trading partners, firing…
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Pacific Power explains safety system behind recent power outages across Bend
Some Bend residents are starting to share their growing concerns and questions for Pacific Power after experiencing repeated power outages in recent…
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Fire Weather Watch Issued for Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for parts of Central Oregon, citing the potential for…
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FIRE ALERT: Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near Redmond Airport; Cave Fire
UPDATE: Forward progress has been stopped. Per Watch Duty – Firefighters have a wet line around the fire and are checking the area ahead of it for…
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Survivors describe devastation after Central Texas flooding: “There’s nothing left”
By Bo Evans Click here for updates on this story CENTRAL TEXAS (KTVT) — In less than an hour, paradise turned to…
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DEVELOPING NEWS: Wildfire reported in Jefferson County, Boxcar Fire
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wildfire known as the Boxcar Fire has burned approximately four acres in Jefferson County, according to reports from Watch…
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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.
Nationally,…
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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