Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest and nonprofit Discover Your Northwest will host “Batacular,” an educational event featuring bat-focused activities, games and crafts, on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Bend, Ore. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and marks the start of Bat Week, an annual international campaign designed to
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Editor’s Note: This debate aired at 6 pm on September 30, 2026 on KFXO-TV LIVE BLOG:6:47 pm – McLaughlin’s Closing Statement: Thank you for caring and is asking for your vote. He loves the community and believes Rupert does as well. McLaughlin mentioned he served as a pastor and a Marine — service is what
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Redmond Police Department, drones helped officers locate and arrest two theft suspects Tuesday morning following a burglary at a farm supply store in Redmond. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to Coastal Farm and Ranch Supply at 3141 S. Highway 97 after a community member called 911. Officials say
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Prineville, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Health Authority downgraded the recreational health advisory for Prineville Reservoir to a precaution today. Water testing confirmed that cyanotoxin levels in the Crook County reservoir have fallen below recreational guideline values for humans. The initial health advisory for the reservoir was issued on July 27. Although toxin levels no longer
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 24 long and rewarding years of serving the community of Bend, Fire Captain Preston Prosser is hanging up the uniform in a celebratory fashion. Prosser is retiring after more than two decades as a first responder, working as a fire captain and advanced EMT. Bend firefighters say he’s a beloved captain and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Officers with the Bend Police Department are inviting the community to grab a cup of coffee and chat. National Coffee with a Cop Day is next Wednesday, October 7th. Officers will be at Junction Roastery and Social Club on Ninth Street in Bend from 9-10:30 a.m. The event is open to the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As college students return to campuses across Oregon, state officials are reminding them they may qualify for SNAP food benefits. The Oregon Department of Human Services says student eligibility rules can be complicated, and students shouldn’t assume they don’t qualify. Some exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, COCC’s ‘Fall JobFest’ is kicking off in Bend Thursday, October 1st. The event is open to everyone and takes place at the Coats Campus Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You’ll get to meet employers spanning a wide variety of fields, such as healthcare, technology, trades, and more. You also
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CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, firefighters plan to conduct a prescribed burn Thursday, October 1st, about nine miles southwest of Crescent. The Deschutes National Forest says up to 42 acres could be burned, if conditions are favorable. Ignitions are expected to begin around Noon. No road or trail closures are expected, but smoke will
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, alongside U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, announced $100,000 in federal awards to support wildfire recovery efforts and aid displaced residents in Central Oregon. The funding targets communities recovering from destructive wildfires that struck the region in July 2026. The funding is awarded through the NeighborWorks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise tomorrow, Oct. 1, in the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #two. Central Oregon fire agencies approved the opening after determining that cooler temperatures, recent precipitation and a moderate regional fire danger level made burning safe to conduct. Central Oregon fire agencies work collaboratively
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – September goes out on a warm note, ushering in October with 80-degree conditions. The ridge of high pressure over the western half of the country is maintaining the warmth as the region will be in the upper 70s and low 80s to end the work week. High temperature readings on the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Sept. 26th, in La Pine, quickly bringing the flames under control. The fire broke out at approximately 7:22 a.m. at 52594 Railroad St., according to the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District. All occupants evacuated safely before firefighters arrived and no civilian injuries
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes River High School in Bend is expanding education beyond traditional classrooms by offering four vocational tracks that link academic instruction directly with professional environments. The school’s career technical education curriculum covers business, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), construction and medicine. The career-focused tracks provide students with practical training and
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will remain under a ridge of high pressure through next week, keeping our quiet weather pattern going into October. Highs will reach the mid to upper 70s today under mostly sunny skies. Thursday will feel like a copy and paste of today, with similar temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
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In this week’s Pet Pics, we prove there is no shortage of adorable pets across Central Oregon. Remember to share the next photo of your pet with us and you could see them on the news at 6PM on Tuesdays. All you gotta do is click the share tab.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man is warning his neighbors about mail theft in their area. Carl Loomis reported says his mailbox has been hit several times this month. Thieves have broken into local mailboxes, opening packages and taking what they want. The thefts have affected several neighborhood roads, including Sparks Drive,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Will Speed, a Bend family doctor and Oregon Adaptive Sports volunteer who sustained severe brain trauma after being hit by a car in January, has completed a more than 50-mile bike race in Bend. The collision occurred on Powers Road when a driver allegedly ran a red light and struck
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond and Bend Police have shared the official data from their traffic enforcement cameras, revealing thousands of citations issued across the last few months. Redmond has issued a total of 2,667 photo enforcement citations, while Bend has issued 3,050 as of Sept. 23. Redmond issued 733 citations between June 15 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Oregon businesses are competing for the Coolest Thing Made in Oregon award, and you get to decide who the winner is! One local finalist includes the Hazelnut Espresso Vodka by Crater Lake Spirits in Bend. The first round of voting has concluded, and there are only eight finalists left. The contest
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