Local Alert Weather Day: Thunderstorms bring fire and flood alerts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Local Alert Weather Day has been issue due to chances for isolated thunderstorms and heightened fire danger. The Red Flag…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz Talks Federal Budget, Forest Management, and Rural Transportation in KTVZ News Interview
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz sat down with KTVZ News on Thursday to discuss a broad range of issues impacting Oregonians, from the…
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Street performer MickeyO offers fun at the Deschutes County Fair, with audience participation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ+ is offering some fun livestreams during the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, including this fun unicycle-riding…
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Ty Rupert sworn in as Deschutes County interim sheriff: ‘We’re going in a different direction’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ty Rupert was sworn in as Deschutes County sheriff Thursday morning in a packed courtroom ceremony, greeted by loud applause by…
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Governor Kotek signs four education bills, says they aim to ‘build on the fundamentals,’ hold schools accountable
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek commemorated the signing Thursday of Senate Bill 141, House Bill 2140, House Bill 3037, and House Bill…
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First Pitch Forecast: Watch the forecast for thunderstorm chances tonight
There is another chance for thunderstorms this evening. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s, but make sure you keep an eye on the forecast and…
Continue ReadingTrump announces agreement to pause higher tariffs on Mexico for 90 days
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he’s extending the existing tariffs with Mexico, America’s…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Thunderstorms continue but chances drop this weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -This morning, stray showers are possible, maybe a few raindrops on your windshield during your morning commute. Thunderstorms…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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100+ Women Who Care makes $14,000 donation to local Meals on Wheels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A group of women came together to make a big difference for our local Meals on Wheels program. The group is called 100 Women Who…
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Show Us Your Garden: Blooms and views dominate this week’s garden highlights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we serve up three lovely gardens from Central Oregon. One of the gardens gives great joy to the tender, as all the…
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Junior Forecaster: Carter is a fan of snowboarding and math
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carter is heading into fourth grade at Jewell Elementary School this fall and is looking forward to getting back to his math…
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Two dancing sea lions at the Deschutes County Fair are also super-friendly to our Lynsey Harris
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pair of fun and friendly sea lions featured at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo didn’t just flap their flippers and…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Harry is the ultimate cycling partner
Check out the adorable photos sent in by you, our viewers this week. Take a look at Harry, who clearly is interested in an afternoon bike ride. Be…
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No Deschutes County Fair would be complete without animals, including cute bunnies
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plenty of animals are on display at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, one of the most beloved features. Presley…
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Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuates woman with health emergency from cruise ship off Washington coast
ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria medevaced a woman experiencing a health emergency onboard the…
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WATCH: The opening ceremony of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday with a special opening ceremony that we…
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Famed Budweiser Clydesdales still coming to Deschutes County Fair, but travel delay cancels downtown Redmond event
(Update: Clydesdales’ travel delay, downtown Redmond event canceled) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said…
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‘Very different spot’: ODF says 2025 wildfire season has seen much less acreage burned so far, compared to last year
Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern…
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