Pay It Forward: Red Cross receives $2,000 donation to support wildfire evacuees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon as part of the “Pay…
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Air quality issues, hot temperatures ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Be prepared for poor air quality this morning as northeast winds push more smoke into the region. Wildfire smoke will remain a…
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Bend North 12u All Stars will represent Oregon in the Northwest Region tournament
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend North 12U All-Stars are headed to San Bernardino, California, this week to compete in the Little League Northwest…
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“A smashing success”: Watch Oregon Zoo animals celebrate National Watermelon Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Oregon Zoo received fresh watermelons today to observe National Watermelon Day. The fruit is provided as part…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: City of Madras completing tree trimming work, here’s a detour map
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heads up Madras residents, happening tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4th), city crews are trimming trees along B Street. The city…
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Highway 26 closed near Prineville due to wildfire operations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, Highway 26 is closed east of Prineville to wildfire operations. Only emergency personnel are allowed…
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Celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th in Central Oregon
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Tuesday, August 4th marks ‘National Night Out’–and the annual community-building campaign will be featured in multiple…
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Could Spokane-style fire spread happen in Central Oregon?
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wind-driven wildfire complex in Spokane has forced about 65,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 homes and…
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How Central Oregonians can help Spokane wildfire recovery — and prepare for the next disaster
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state as wildfires cause widespread destruction. The…
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Problem Solvers Investigation: Former OSU-Cascades Chancellor Sherman Bloomer is no longer employed by the university following allegations of sexual misconduct involving students
Sources and documents uncovered by KTVZ News appear to show that Sherman Bloomer, the dean and chancellor of Oregon State University-Cascades, is…
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Poor air quality continues, dry and hot pattern returns Wednesday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – After a few days with highs in the 80s, the heat will return by the middle of the week. Highs on Wednesday and will be in the…
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More than 700 structures lost as 65,000 evacuate in Washington state wildfires
By Linda Takahashi, Shayna Jacobs, Nollaig O’Connor and Dennis Romero Wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, region continued…
Continue Reading Smoke and haze today, temperatures heat up this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures will reach the upper 70s to low 80s today, so enjoy the cooler weather before the heat returns this week. Expect…
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FEMA approves federal funds for Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex – West Zone fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized federal funds yesterday to assist with firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek…
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Three dead and seven injured in Twin Falls restaurant shooting
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Three people are dead and seven others were injured following a shooting at a Twin Falls restaurant this past Saturday.…
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‘Particularly dangerous weather’: Round Butte Fire quickly reaches 1,039 acres in Jefferson County
(Update: adding comments from fire official, updates, and video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Round Butte Fire is one of the newest of several…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Gusty Winds Increase Fire Danger Across Central Oregon
Saturday is a Local Alert Weather Day across Central Oregon as gusty winds, low humidity and several active wildfires combine to create critical fire…
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KTVZ is live at the Deschutes County Fair on opening day, featuring America’s 250th tribute
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is broadcasting live from the 106th annual Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo tonight. KTVZ’s Tracee Tuesday will…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: RED FLAG WARNING AND WILDFIRE ACTIVITY
The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for today, Saturday August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be under a Red Flag…
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Deschutes County Fair adds parking crews, extra police to ease traffic after past congestion
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds has contracted a private parking personnel company to manage traffic and congestion for this…
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