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Cram Fire grows to nearly 96,000 acres, closer to ‘megafire’ status; widespread evacuations continue

July 13, 2025 7:06 pm KTVZ

The Cram Fire raging in Jefferson and Wasco counties grew fast in more hot and dry conditions Wednesday, paired with shifting winds and challenging…

Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option

July 18, 2025 11:48 am Claire Elmer

You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the City of Bend…

Problem Solvers: Missed mail, illegal signs, fed-up residents: Why one Bend neighborhood may be a warning sign for others

July 18, 2025 5:45 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As one westside Bend neighborhood near Galveston and Century Drive grows with new construction and tourists, the Problem Solvers…

Six structures lost to explosive Cram Fire, now approaching 100,000 acres: One resident shares story

July 18, 2025 11:34 am KTVZ

Residents living in the Ashwood community are grappling with the loss of structures after the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire started this…

Redmond-area RV park arson suspect arraigned; judge sets bail at $1 million after learning of 2 prior arson convictions

July 17, 2025 12:03 pm Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

A Deschutes County judge on Friday set bail at $1 million for a Redmond-area woman facing arson and other charges, accused of setting her RV on fire,…

Prison inmates from across Oregon brought to Deer Ridge to help ‘defend in place’ efforts from nearby Cram Fire

July 18, 2025 3:16 pm Barney Lerten

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 70 state prison inmates were brought in from around Oregon to perform field work to help “defend in place” Deer Ridge…

With wildfires, smoke affecting Oregon highways, summer travelers are urged to plan ahead, prepare and stay informed

July 18, 2025 2:06 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfires continue to impact parts of Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has declared a State of Emergency, effective July 16,…

SUV trailer fire near Deschutes Junction

Man seeking ‘fresh start’ accused of arson, setting SUV on fire north of Bend that spread to nearby trailer

July 18, 2025 12:24 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of a small homeless encampment north of Bend was arrested on arson and other charges Friday, accused of setting a…

A fire truck and police are seen at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility in Monterey Park

3 LA County sheriff’s deputies killed by explosion at training facility, the agency’s largest loss of life since 1857

July 18, 2025 9:13 am CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess, Josh Campbell, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility killed…

House passes Trump’s $9 billion DOGE cuts package in another legislative win for president

July 17, 2025 9:06 pm CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox, Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris and Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans gave the final stamp of approval early Friday…

‘4,000 to 5,000 calories every day’: How crews stay fueled on the front lines of the Cram Fire

July 17, 2025 10:24 pm Jillian Fortner

ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – Battling wildfire takes strength, stamina, and a lot of calories. Wildland firefighters need between 4,000 to 5,000 calories…

Prineville BLM fire engine Post-Paulina RFPA. Last summer, the BLM's Prineville District transferred a Type 6 engine to the Post-Paulina Rangeland Fire Protection Association, boosting their wildland firefighting capacity in a key time of fire season.

‘First line of defense’: Governor Kotek signs bill to support rangeland fire protection associatons

July 17, 2025 3:55 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek on Thursday signed House Bill 3349, which authorizes the Oregon Department of Forestry to donate or sell…

Oregon lawmakers have approved major housing investments; here’s the funding details

July 17, 2025 3:14 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. — The 2025 Oregon Legislative Session concluded on June 27, delivering significant investments in the state’s housing and…

PLAN AHEAD: Officials offer public safety reminders ahead of Redmond’s FairWell Festival

July 17, 2025 11:16 am Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual FairWell Festival is returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, bringing in thousands of…

Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas and Utah next spring

July 17, 2025 11:14 am Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just days after Avelo Airlines announced it would be leaving Redmond Airport, another airline, Breeze Airways, announced…

OSU-Cascades launching a degree in accountancy this fall to address a statewide shortage of accountants

July 17, 2025 10:47 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades announced this week it will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy this fall to…

Willamette National Forest to implement fire restrictions, including Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson wilderness areas

July 17, 2025 10:35 am Barney Lerten

SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting Friday,…

An Idaho judge lifts the gag order in the Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing.

Idaho judge lifts gag order in Bryan Kohberger case ahead of sentencing in student killings

July 17, 2025 10:20 am CNN Newsource

By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — A state district judge in Idaho lifted the gag order that largely obscured the case of Bryan Kohberger, who…

Ask the Mayor: From new city developments to drone light shows in 2026, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer questions

July 17, 2025 8:42 am KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic intersections to new business developments, park programs, drone shows. Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch bring us the…

President Donald Trump is one step closer to having Congress officially sign off on a slice of his Department of Government Efficiency’s spending cuts after Senate Republicans agreed in the early hours of July 17 morning to cancel $9 billion in funding to foreign aid and public broadcasting.

Senate sends Trump’s DOGE cuts package to the House as deadline to pass it closes in

July 16, 2025 11:54 pm CNN Newsource

CNN, FOX, X, HOUSE TV, SENATE TV By Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is one step closer to…