Smoke from Central Oregon fires expected to impact air quality
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest…
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Dry and hot weekend ahead, Red Flag Warning in Jefferson County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Smoldering wildfires continue to add smoke to the area. The smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the…
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Pet Pals: This guinea pig pair would love to join your family!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun…
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Redmond City Council to consider year-round ban on private fireworks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city councilors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, on a proposal to ban private fireworks use…
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FIRE ALERT: Hidden Forest Fire Burning in Southern Deschutes County, Evacuation Orders Implemented
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these…
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Wyden secures legislation to prevent taxes on wildfire settlement payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, passed legislation Friday to provide immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their homes…
Continue Reading Hot and dry pattern continues, breezy and high fire dangers remain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new fire has broken out along China Hat Road in Deschutes County near Arnold Ice Cave. This is a very popular spot for hikers…
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Furry Friends: Lucy has a big heart and a love for peanut butter!
This week’s furry friend is Lucy! She is a sweet and gentle girl who has previously lived with both cats and dogs. She can be a little shy when…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
Continue Reading Hot pattern in place, breezy at times this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking another toasty day, with temperatures nearing the triple digits. Bend reached 100 degrees yesterday, breaking…
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Big Ol’ Fish: From Montana to South Twin Lake, this week’s catches reel us in
This week’s Big Ol’ Fish features a rainbow trout caught in Montana and an impressive haul of rainbow trout from South Twin Lake. We’re also…
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Habitat for Humanity gets $350k for affordable housing project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved $350,000 in homebuyer assistance Thursday to support eight local households purchasing homes…
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Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell remains closed, possibly through the weekend
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, if you plan to drive through Central Oregon, plan for continued delays. U.S. Highway 26 remains closed…
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Fire restrictions remain in effect on Oregon and Washington BLM lands
OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as wildfire activity continues. BLM…
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Wildfire Victims: Free screening of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ scheduled for August 9th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families affected by the recent Central Oregon wildfires are being invited to enjoy a free day at the movies this weekend. The…
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Sept. 1 deadline nears for Oregon Summer EBT food assistance
OREGON (KTVZ) — Families in Oregon have until Sept. 1, 2026, to apply for food assistance through the Summer EBT program. The program provides $120…
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3 new doctors join Madras residency program aimed at expanding rural healthcare
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three new medical residents joined the Three Sisters Rural Track Program in Madras this week to focus on rural family…
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Former Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver charged with 19 misdemeanors following April incident
(Update: adding ‘former’ – the bus driver is no longer employed with Bend-La Pine Schools) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former Bend-La Pine Schools bus…
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Pilot killed in plane crash indicted by Deschutes County Grand Jury hours before incident, case dismissed following death
Update: As of August 6th, Deschutes County Circuit Court records show the pending case against Steven Charlton has been dismissed. The judgment of…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Hot and smoky pattern will impact your plans
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the smoke and heat today. The mercury in the…
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