Fatal single-car accident in Crook County claims life of Prineville woman
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday morning just before 9:00 a.m., Crook County Sheriff’s Office and EMS from Crook County Fire and Rescue responded…
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Central Oregon school districts release plans for phone policy, amid Governor Kotek phone ban
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With students heading back to the classroom next week, school districts are adapting to Governor Tina Kotek’s order to ban…
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It’s National Dog Day! Are you celebrating around Central Oregon with your furry friend?
(CNN) — Today is the year’s biggest day for man’s best friend. It’s National Dog Day, right in the middle of the “dog days” of summer! Dogs give…
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Mt. Bachelor’s Redline Rally is this Saturday! Hear from one of the participants ahead of the event
Mt. Bachelor is gearing up for the fifth-annual Redline Rally, Central Oregon’s premier downhill bike event. Ahead of Saturday’s action-packed…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Chance for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Cloud cover and recent rainfall really helped cool our temperatures down yesterday. Many areas saw high temperatures only reach the…
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A community meeting was held Monday night in Sisters to update concerned citizens on the Flat Fire, as more difficulties or problematic weather events may occur this week
SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — A community meeting was held Monday night at the Sisters High School auditorium, where fire and law enforcement officials…
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KTVZ News celebrates Bend residents’ 75th wedding anniversary
BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, everyone here at KTVZ News would like to wish a very happy 75th anniversary to Joan and Lew Walton. The couple first met…
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Deschutes County advisory committee begins work to draft proposed commissioner districts
(Update: Adding video) The Deschutes County District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) will begin work in September to develop…
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Commissioners to hold public hearing for changes to county outdoor lighting regulations
On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to…
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Local Alert Weather Day through Tuesday, spotty storms and fire concerns
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). The cloud cover and the light rain have been a welcomed addition to the region. The light rain has helped suppress the smoke…
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Beyond the Score: Episode 11
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Episode 11 of Beyond the Score we talk with the number one earner in the poker world and Bend native Seth Davies. Davies has…
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Back to School: Bend shopping options from apparel to supplies as online prices rise
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer winds down, one thing is top of mind for many children and parents: the 2025-26 school year!…
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Think Wild offers tips for aiding wildlife as Central Oregon battles Flat Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As crews work to contain the Flat Fire, now at just under 22,000 acres, Think Wild Central Oregon is offering tips on how to aid…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: High heat, poor air quality, and enhanced fire danger today
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day for high heat, unhealthy air quality, and enhanced fire danger.Today should be the last…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Red Flag Warning through Monday night, multiple chances for thunderstorms this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon is holding onto the heat. Highs will run in the low to upper 90s through Tuesday, keeping the Heat Advisory in…
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Closet light ignites fire in home; Bend Fire stresses smoke alarm safety
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Fire & Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on White Rock Loop just before 1pm Saturday. No one was at home…
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Police seize more than 4,000 pounds of marijuana, shut down unlicensed extraction lab
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Police seized thousands of pounds of marijuana and dismantled a large, unlicensed extraction lab during a raid Friday morning…
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Your voice matters: State and local leaders host Central Oregon Town Hall
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — There was a Central Oregon legislative Town Hall Sunday morning at OSU Cascades, Edward J. Ray Hall, in Bend. Oregon…
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Crews respond to fire at Prineville Freight Depot; cause under investigation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire crews are responded to a fire reported Sunday morning at the Prineville Freight Depot on Northwest Bus Evans Road. The…
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