Isabella Warren reports live on KTVZ+ from Cram Fire’s fire camp
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Isabella Warren gave us the latest updates on the fast-growing Cram Fire during a KTVZ+ livestream Wednesday afternoon from…
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Governor Kotek declares state of emergency for the rest of 2025 due to imminent threat of wildfire
Declaration allows responders to use all necessary and appropriate resources of the state to support wildfire response. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Unhealthy air quality expected to continue into the afternoon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -We have issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the smoke impacts. Yesterday we saw air quality worsen quickly to very unhealthy…
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Wildfire smoke and your health: Best practices to stay safe outdoors and indoors
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Where there’s smoke, there’s probably fire! In fact, Central Oregon has one of the most intense wildfire seasons, and it’s not…
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First Pitch Forecast: Hazy skies for tonight’s game
Smoke will bring poor air quality into the region today. Plan for hazy skies during tonights game. Temperatures are in the…
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Smoky skies across Central Oregon: What you need to know to stay safe
As wildfires continue to burn across Central Oregon, many of you are seeing hazy skies and smoky air. KTVZ News wanted to know why some towns are hit…
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Cram Fire builds, dangerously poor air quality ahead, fire danger remains
Bend, OR (KTVZ). The Cram Fire in Northern Jefferson County and now Wasco County is producing significant smoke in the area. The winds from the…
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Wahlburgers will be making its Oregon debut at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wahlburgers is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks…
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Isabella Warren gives us a LIVE update on KTVZ+ from the lines of the fast-growing Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firefight intensified Tuesday as the fast-growing Cram Fire prompted Highway 97’s closure and expanded evacuation alerts…
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The Portland Fire officially return next year. Here’s everything we know about the WNBA team
(Update: Adding video) By: Anthony Macuk (KGW), Alex JensenPORTLAND, Ore. — The biggest burning question about Portland’s WNBA team got an answer…
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Quiet week at the pumps as summer travel hits high gear; Bend’s average gas price drops a nickel a gallon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s the heart of the summer driving season, but gas prices are showing little movement, AAA…
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Containment grows on Crook County’s Highland Fire, evacuation levels reduced to levels 1 and 2
As of Tuesday morning, containment of the Highland Fire in Crook County is now at 55%. All evacuation levels have been reduced to a level 1 or…
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Fire danger remains elevated, hazy skies likely this afternoon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Warm, dry, and breezy conditions continue today which will provide a challenge to firefighters this afternoon. Temperatures are…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 15th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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A fire engulfed a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, killing 10 people. Here’s what we know
By Hanna Park, Andy Rose and Zoe Sottile (CNN) — Elderly residents – some in wheelchairs and some dependent on oxygen tanks – were blinded…
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Crook County community dedication helping to support unwavering firefighting efforts in Highland Fire
Containment is growing on the Highland Fire near Prineville, and so is the gratitude — from firefighters working long hours on the front lines to…
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Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man accused of striking dog with shovel pleads for other 2 dogs’ return; plea entry delayed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of striking his dog repeatedly with a shovel this spring was back in court Monday, still representing…
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Hot and dry pattern continues, fire danger increases
Bend, OR (KTVZ). As we continue with our dry and hot conditions, our fire danger increases significantly. The weekend fires are representative…
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Vital role: Scooper planes, helicopters draw water from Lake Billy Chinook to help fight the Cram Fire
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Large retardant planes get much of the focus of wildfire-fighting attention, but the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office pointed…
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