Deschutes County opens managed homeless camp in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has opened its first managed homeless camp in Redmond. The new site will serve around 36 people. Located next…
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Problem Solvers: More Central Oregon residents than ever without irrigation water following driest winter on record
As severe drought forces unprecedented irrigation shutoffs, Central Oregon residents, water officials, and lawmakers are confronting a system built…
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Smoke, heat shape how people are spending summer in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — From checking air quality before heading outside to changing vacation destinations overnight, wildfire smoke is factoring into summer…
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There’s Good News: Young volunteers learn rescue techniques and wildfire safety in Burns
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young people in Burns are getting hands-on experience helping protect their community from wildfires. On August 11th and 12th,…
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There’s Good News: Over The Edge Taphouse donates $3,414 to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local business is giving back to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. Over The Edge Taphouse donated $3,414…
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Redmond intersection closure scheduled from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond should expect a full intersection closure starting next week. The city says NW 19th Street and NW Maple…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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Oregon voters may decide on hunting and farming protections by November 2028
OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon.…
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Madras selects three finalists for next police chief position
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has selected three finalists for its next police chief. The finalists are Jeffrey Hattersley, Adrian…
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Bend man arrested after alleged explicit texts to teen in undercover police operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 47-year-old Bend resident was arrested Thursday on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual conduct and online sexual corruption…
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BLM urges caution on public lands as Oregon fire season breaks records
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land…
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Rep. Bentz to host Prineville town hall on wildfire recovery, federal legislation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2…
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NASA studies fire clouds during Oregon’s record 2.5 million-acre burn season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of…
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Heat Advisory in place through Friday, spotty storms late Friday night
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for most of Central Oregon and through the Columbia River Basin…
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Camera Confusion: City of Bend reminds residents Flock cameras are not traffic enforcement cameras, pilot program expired
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents,…
Continue Reading Hot pattern through Friday, rain and storm chances return tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday will be the hottest day of the week with highs reaching into the mid and upper 90s. A large ridge of high pressure…
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Free health and wellness fair to offer screenings in Bend on Sept. 19
A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide…
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Oregon reports 93% of SNAP recipients qualify for work rule exemptions
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Most Oregonians subject to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work or activity rules qualify for an exemption, according…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 20th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 20th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Show Us Your Garden
This week we have three lovely gardens. One with some snapdragons centered around a stump, also a cool shot of a garden with trees in the background…
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