Happening Now: Volunteers needed for park and trail projects through October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming…
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Decision 2026: Proposed fire levy for Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District aims to boost staffing and response times in Central Oregon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Central Oregon will soon decide on a proposed fire levy that leaders say is critical to maintaining emergency…
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Employers beware: Oregon OSHA scams on the rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has alerted employers to two active scams targeting businesses, with…
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The Local Lens – Episode 14 – Morgan Schmidt Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Ron Boozell who is running for Deschutes County…
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FINAL UPDATE: Pine Mountain Fire now 100% contained, estimated at 2,589 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Pine Mountain Fire is now 100% contained at 2,589 acres as of Tuesday morning. The…
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Very warm Tuesday, showers & storm chances ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon is in for another very warm day Tuesday, with temperatures climbing well above average for this time of year.…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Fire danger in Malheur National Forest increases with warmer weather
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, with increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a low to a…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 13 – Jennifer Letz Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Jennifer Letz who is running for Deschutes County…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 12 – Rob Imhoff Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Rob Imhoff who is running for Deschutes County…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 11 – Ron Boozell Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Ron Boozell who is running for Deschutes County…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 10 – Rick Russell Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Rick Russell who is running for Deschutes County…
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Smith Rock eaglet “Phoenix” thriving at 24 days old
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have good news to share with you! A young bald eagle is drawing attention at Smith Rock State Park as it continues to…
Continue Reading The Local Lens – Episode 9 – Chet Wamboldt Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Chet Wamboldt who is running for Deschutes County…
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Happy Hour with Coach Dan Lanning returns to Bend next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — University of Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning is set to return to Central Oregon for a community event at Worthy Brewing…
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PacifiCorp proposal aims to shield Central Oregon customers from large energy user costs
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — New rules approved by Oregon regulators aimed at how utilities charge large energy users are expected to have implications…
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Oregon’s handle-less paper bags are frustrating some shoppers. Stores aren’t saying much.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Six years ago, Oregon shoppers were forced to rethink a simple part of everyday life when the state banned single-use plastic…
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Fire restrictions begin in Oregon as Central Oregon enters fire season early
PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have…
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Record heat likely Tuesday, followed by storms early Wednesday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The above normal pattern will continue tomorrow as temperature readings will be in the 90s across the high desert. The normal…
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Michael Hartke to succeed Dr. Steve Gordon as St. Charles Health System CEO
Michael Hartke will become the next President and CEO of St. Charles Health System, with his official transition taking place July 5. He will succeed…
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