Central Oregon wildfires draw national and international attention
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the severity and international response, Central Oregon’s wildfires have gained worldwide attention. On Tuesday, KTVZ’s…
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Warm and dry pattern remains, heating up Friday, clouds Saturday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – As the wildfires continue to dominate the weather headlines, the overall weather pattern in Central Oregon remains very warm and…
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Gov. Kotek orders half-staff flags to honor fallen Navy Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on July 29th, 2026, in solemn…
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First Pitch Forecast: Stepping up to sunny skies!
The Bend Elks take on the Portland Pickles tonight at Vince Genna Stadium! Temperatures will be in the upper 80s for the 6:35pm first pitch, with…
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Very warm and dry this week, several active wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wildfires remain the main concern this week, with several active fires bringing smoke, travel restrictions and evacuation notices…
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Crooked River Ranch responders extinguish vehicle fire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore.(KTVZ) — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire Monday evening and worked…
Continue Reading High fire danger continues this week with dry and very warm conditions
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) –Wildfire activity is dominating the forecast presentation this week as several fires continue to grow. The weather over the…
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Central Oregon faces extreme fire behavior as Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite wildfires impact Crook County
(Update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews are battling multiple wildfires across Central Oregon, with the Brewer Fire continuing…
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Oregon animal rights proposal falls short of ballot after signature review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A controversial proposal that could have dramatically reshaped ranching and outdoor recreation in Oregon will not appear on the…
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Jefferson County School District cancels summer programs amid wildfire concerns
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County School District has canceled all summer programming for Monday, July 27, citing rapidly changing…
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Volunteers support wildfire evacuees at Sisters High School
Sisters High School has served as an evacuation site for the Akawa fire for almost a week, providing shelter and resources to approximately 100…
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FIRE ALERT: Emergency Conflagration Act Initiated for Fires in Jefferson County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on Friday, July 25, for the Bench and Beachcomb Fires in Jefferson…
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Emergency crews battle two separate fires in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two separate fires kept Bend emergency crews busy today, including a brush fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Road…
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Crook County schools open doors to wildfire crews battling Central Oregon fires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville is providing overnight accommodations at Crook County Middle School and…
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High fire danger continues this week with dry and very warm conditions
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) –The dry and very warm conditions have not been favorable for fire suppression. The winds yesterday allowed the Bench Fire and the…
Continue Reading Very warm and dry as firefighting efforts continue in the region
I have classified the wildfires in the area into two categories, the older and the newer fires. The older fires began with the lightning storms that…
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BREAKING NEWS: Evacuation Alert issued for Warm Springs Agency due to Bench Fire, Police say
UPDATE: Officials have just provided an updated concerning the fires burning near Warm Springs, prompting evacuation notices:Bench FireAcres:…
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Warm, Dry Week Ahead with Continued Fire Concerns
Central Oregon is settling into a warm, dry stretch of weather this week. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s through the first half of the week…
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High fire danger this weekend, gusty at times, very warm and dry
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The weather this weekend will not be favorable for fighting fires as the winds will be in the 15 – 20 mph range and gusts may…
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Jefferson County Fair offers new attractions, sheriff’s trading cards
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Fair is currently underway, offering classic fair attractions and entertainment despite ongoing wildfires…
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