Stevens Fire ignites Saturday near Sisters, fire is now contained
(Update: fire is now 100% contained) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crews are responding to the Stevens Fire, burning about 6 miles northeast of Sisters.…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office presence at Fair and Rodeo not just for safety, but community connection
While Central Oregon fairgoers are focused on having fun at the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, local law enforcement is working behind the scenes…
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Day 3 of the county fair is filled with salty food and great times. In its 105th year: An expected tradition, including its big financial impact
(Update: Adding video from day three at Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo) REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Deschutes County Fair in Redmond is celebrating…
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First Pitch Forecast: What you need to know for Friday night’s game!
It’s game day! Bend Elks play the Portland Gherkins tonight. First Pitch: 6:35pm Forecast: Temperatures will be comfortable in the 70s and 80s. There…
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Pet Pals: Moose and Popcorn are a pair of precious, irresistible pups, from a litter of seven
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brings by the cutest pair of puppies – from a litter of seven! – and gives…
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Oregon Department of Justice renews urgent alert after another ‘gold bar scam’ victim loses large sum
The Oregon Department of Justice is issuing an urgent warning to Oregonians as reports of a sophisticated “gold bar scam” continue to climb in…
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Alaska Airlines is adding year-round daily Redmond-Burbank flights, starting this fall
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines announced Thursday that it’s further expanding its network between California and the Pacific Northwest with seven…
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Oregon State Parks raising visitor fees; day-use parking fees to take effect at La Pine, Prineville Reservoir state parks
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Friday that it’s updating some visitor fees at select parks “as part of a…
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Comfortable weekend ahead, but a storm or two can’t be ruled out
Happy Friday! We’re still holding onto a bit of unsettled weather. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, mainly…
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In Central Oregon, a tribal radio station faces new challenges after federal cuts to public broadcasting
By Evan Watson, KGW News WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KGW) — A tribal radio station serving Central Oregon will cut services and programming after losing…
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Police close parts of forest in search for suspect in killing of 4 people at a Montana bar, investigators say
By Taylor Romine, Josh Campbell, Taylor Galgano, Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Investigators are still searching for a man they say shot and killed…
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Decision 2026: More candidates file to run for four Deschutes County commissioner seats
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– More candidates have filed to run for four out of the five Deschutes County commissioner seats on the ballot in next May’s…
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Happy half-birthday to Tula-Tu! Oregon Zoo’s elephant calf is just 6 months old, and already a star
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s youngest Asian elephant is halfway to 1 today, and what a year it’s been so far: In her first six…
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Trump fires a senior official over jobs numbers
By Kit Maher, Matt Egan, Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has fired Dr. Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of the Bureau of…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s ’30 Bigs in 30 Days’ aims to recruit urgently needed mentors for boys
Bend, OR, August 1, 2025- This August, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is calling on men across…
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Trump says he’s ordered nuclear submarines repositioned after Russian official’s ‘highly provocative’ remarks
By Alejandra Jaramillo, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a rare threat of nuclear escalation on Friday, saying he had…
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Save the Date: First Friday Art Walk returns to the Old Mill District, fair and rodeo happens through Sunday
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a summer movie night to the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 1st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 1st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Furry Friends: Frank the blue-eyed beauty
This week’s Furry Friend is Frank, a 9-month-old Siberian Husky mix looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Frank is a…
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Shifting Seasons: Climate change’s impact on Oregon’s native fish populations
Fish play a huge role in Oregon’s culture, economy, and ecological health. People travel across the country just to cast lines in Oregon’s rivers.…
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