Feeling the heat this weekend!
We are kicking off a stretch of hot days which will linger into the middle of next week. The ongoing heat is being driven by a ridge of high pressure…
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Downed power line sparks fire near Century Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A startling scene unfolded on Bend’s westside late Saturday afternoon when a downed power line near Century Drive sparked a…
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String of hot days ahead, starting today
Bend, OR (KTVZ). A string of hot days begins today and will linger into the middle of next week. Highs across Central Oregon will top out in the…
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Pet Pals: Meet Fantastic Finn
Every week KTVZ News teams up with the Humane Society of Central Oregon to get a pet adopted. If there’s one word to describe our latest featured…
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New technology from OSU-Cascades and community partners is aimed at reducing food waste
OSU-Cascades students in Hospitality Management and Engineering have been working together since 2018, hoping to better understand and reduce food…
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Oregon Department of Forestry says they’re ‘anticipating the fire season to pick up’ amid red flag warnings
(Update: Adding video, comments from ODF) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– We’re just a week into July, and already this fire season has been busy. In just…
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Sign of the times: Bend’s family-owned M.C. Smith Signs marks a half-century in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — M.C. Smith Signs, a trusted name in custom signage and branding solutions, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.…
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A tale of two cities: Bend’s median home sales price drops sharply, while Redmond’s remains relatively stable
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a time of year when home sales traditionally heat up, Bend’s average sales price dropped nearly $80,000 in June and nearly…
Continue Reading Warm pattern shifting to hot pattern over the weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ). Warm and dry pattern continues today as highs reach the middle to upper 80s. The winds are generally light and variable, so…
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Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles due to fuel pump safety concerns
DETROIT (CNN) — Ford has announced a major recall affecting more than 850,000 vehicles due to a fuel pump issue that could potentially cause engines…
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President Trump visits Texas as recovery efforts from devastating flood continue
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to meet with first responders and grieving families in the…
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David Gergen, political insider who advised four presidents of both parties, dies at 83
By Brian Stelter and Jamie Gangel, CNN (CNN) — David Gergen, who served as a presidential adviser to four presidents of both parties and…
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Saving Superman: Shelter hopes story of dog rescued from Texas flood debris will help save others
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Krypto the Superdog may steal the show in the new “Superman” movie, but it’s a dog named Superman who’s…
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Astoria Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues man trapped in Washington swampy marsh
SEATTLE (KTVZ) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria, Oregon, rescued a man trapped in a swampy marsh South of Olympia,…
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‘A privilege’: As wildfire season ramps up, the Redmond Smokejumpers are prepped and ready
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is home to one of seven US Forest Service bases in the country—where smokejumpers convene and set out to be…
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Problem Solvers: ‘Unseen and unheard:’ Mother of son with mental illness talks about lack of local resources
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Alliance on Mental Health reports that 900,000 Oregonians reportedly experience a mental illness each year,…
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Save the Date: Bend Summer Festival is happening now through Sunday
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the annual Bend Summer…
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Furry Friends: Ramona the raspy-voiced kitty
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Ramona, a 5-year-old grey shorthair cat who absolutely loves people and attention! Ramona was one…
Continue ReadingWarm today, hotter days ahead
Good morning! We’re in a quiet pattern for the next several days. Today stays warm and sunny, with highs in the 80s. A ridge of high pressure is…
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State Department is firing more than 1,300 staff on Friday
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The State Department began firing more than 1,300 people on Friday as part of a dramatic overhaul of the…
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