LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: SATURDAY for Red Flag Warning, high fire danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Saturday, August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: SATURDAY for Red Flag Warning, high fire danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Saturday, August 1st. Most of Central Oregon will be…
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Update: Oregon State Marine Board Provides Update Concerning Lake Billy Chinook Recreational Guidelines
UPDATE: The Oregon State Marine Board has updated their guidance concerning Lake Billy Chinook, below is their updated press release. CORRECTION:…
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Oregon DHS employee arrested for child neglect after infant left in car
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kenneth Michael Anderson, an Oregon Department of Human Services employee, was arrested yesterday on a charge of second-degree…
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Marked for Love joins NeighborImpact to expand supportive services
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Marked for Love, the organization known locally as Every Child Central Oregon, has joined NeighborImpact to form a new…
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Decision 2026: Governor Kotek Announces Deschutes County Circuit Court Vacancy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Judge Bethany P. Flint is retiring from the Deschutes County Bench effective July 31, 2026, following an announcement by…
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Furry Friends: River has unique eyes and an adventurous spirit!
This week’s Furry Friend is River! River is an energetic and loving pup with heterochromia, meaning he has two different-colored eyes. BrightSide…
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Hot Friday, weekend cooldown with gusty winds Saturday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will be hot and dry today with high temperatures returning to the 90s. Wildfire smoke will continue to impact…
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Inside the lines: Redmond Air Tanker Base
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Air Tanker Base has pumped more than 1 million gallons of retardant in the last two weeks, reaching its typical…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: GoodLife Brewing’s 15th anniversary party, Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, and more events happening this weekend
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the the GoodLife Brewing…
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Sky Hawk Ranch in Redmond open 24/7 for emergency pet evacuations
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a place to go if they need to evacuate their animals. It…
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Redmond Chamber celebrates launch of Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch, a…
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A taste of the Deschutes County Fair: Visitors explore this year’s food lineup
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides…
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Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund launched to help animals impacted by Bench Fire
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of animal welfare groups and veterinarians has launched the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund to support…
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Problem Solvers: Price concerns rise as Central Oregon evacuees search for hotels amid wildfire evacuations
(Update: adding comments from Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuations continue across Central Oregon, some evacuees say they were…
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Two Bend Children Reported Missing by ODHS Have Been Found
UPDATE: The Oregon Department of Human Services has confirmed Julian Hawes and Mahina Hawes were located on July 28. The full press release is below:…
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NeighborImpact opens applications for free child care program
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources department announced today it is accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost…
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22 bats test positive for rabies in Oregon this year, matching state record
OREGON (KTVZ) — State health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with bats after 22 of the animals tested positive for rabies in Oregon…
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Oregon launches 24/7 wildfire hotline to help residents affected by fires, smoke
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregonians affected by wildfires or poor air quality can now access a dedicated statewide hotline for support 24 hours a day, seven…
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