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Junior Forecaster: Carter is a fan of snowboarding and math

July 30, 2025 7:43 pm John Carroll

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carter is heading into fourth grade at Jewell Elementary School this fall and is looking forward to getting back to his math…

Two dancing sea lions at the Deschutes County Fair are also super-friendly to our Lynsey Harris

July 30, 2025 7:40 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pair of fun and friendly sea lions featured at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo didn’t just flap their flippers and…

Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Harry is the ultimate cycling partner

July 30, 2025 7:24 pm Triton Notary

Check out the adorable photos sent in by you, our viewers this week. Take a look at Harry, who clearly is interested in an afternoon bike ride. Be…

Deschutes County Fair Presley and cute bunnies

No Deschutes County Fair would be complete without animals, including cute bunnies

July 30, 2025 7:12 pm KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plenty of animals are on display at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, one of the most beloved features. Presley…

Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists

July 30, 2025 7:17 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…

Coast Guard medevacs woman off cruise ship

Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuates woman with health emergency from cruise ship off Washington coast

July 30, 2025 6:42 pm Barney Lerten

ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria medevaced a woman experiencing a health emergency onboard the…

WATCH: The opening ceremony of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo

July 30, 2025 6:33 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday with a special opening ceremony that we…

Famed Budweiser Clydesdales still coming to Deschutes County Fair, but travel delay cancels downtown Redmond event

July 25, 2025 2:30 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Clydesdales’ travel delay, downtown Redmond event canceled) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said…

‘Very different spot’: ODF says 2025 wildfire season has seen much less acreage burned so far, compared to last year

July 30, 2025 11:32 am KTVZ

Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern…

Local Alert Days, Round three today, round four Thursday

July 30, 2025 11:45 am John Carroll

(KTVZ Bend, OR). Today is a Local Alert Day with the chance for some strong storms to develop in the afternoon and linger into the evening. The…

Former Deer Ridge prison contract worker gets 10-day jail term, 3 years probation for sexual relationship with inmate

May 26, 2025 6:28 pm Harley Coldiron

Jobett Christine Zamora pleaded guilty to one count of custodial misconduct and received a sentence of 10 days in jail and three years’ probation for…

Riding high: Lynsey and Dylan take a pair of camels for a spin on opening day of the Deschutes County Fair

July 30, 2025 5:20 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If variety is indeed the spice of life, you’re in for a spicy treat at this year’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. A…

Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play

July 30, 2025 3:52 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…

More lightning brings new wildfires around Central Oregon, the largest at about 27 acres, as stormy weather lingers

July 30, 2025 2:11 pm Barney Lerten

A new fire, Incident 667, was reported late Wednesday morning southwest of Mackey Mountain in the southeast corner of Crook County.
By mid-afternoon,…