Fred Meyer offering ‘stress-free’ back-to-school immunizations – no appointment needed
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families gear up for a new school year, Fred Meyer is making it easier than ever to check a major item off the…
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‘Big day for our community’: Newly chosen Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert highlights his hopes for his new position
Deschutes County commissioners on Tuesday morning chose – on a split vote – Sheriff’s Office Detective and Special Services Commander Ty Rupert to…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers come to the aid of 2 ill hikers on a trail south of Sisters
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly a dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of two hikers…
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El Sancho reopens on Bend’s eastside, after a kitchen fire closed the restaurant for more than a year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Bend’s favorite places to grab a taco and a margarita has just reopened its eastside location with a colorful new look,…
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Lightning sparks 14 fires across Central Oregon; 12 are caught fast, crews still fighting 2 as more storms are due
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storms rumbling through Central Oregon Monday brought hundreds of lightning strikes that have ignited more than a dozen fires so…
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It’s been a hot summer, but Oregon, Bend gas prices remain ‘cool as a cucumber,’ AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures are warm, but gas prices are relatively cool. Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fairly stable prices…
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Oregon Department of Corrections outlines moves to improve health care after Department of Justice investigation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Corrections said Tuesday it “has taken major steps to improve health care services for adults in…
Continue ReadingJury reaches verdict in trial of Colorado dentist accused of fatally poisoning wife
By Andi Babineau, Eric Levenson, CNN Centennial, Colorado (CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 3:27 p.m. ET] A jury has reached its…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAYS ISSUED: Thunderstorms and high fire danger
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -This afternoon will be day two out of a string of stormy days. We’re expected to see storms through at least Thursday. Storm…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
Continue ReadingFirst Pitch Forecast: Thunderstorms possible at tonight’s game
Temperatures are hot and conditions may feel a little sticky due to the thunderstorm chances. Keep an eye out on the forecast if you’re planning to…
Continue ReadingAn NYPD officer, security guard, Blackstone exec and Cornell grad were killed in the Manhattan shooting. Here’s what we know
By Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A New York police officer, a “beloved” security guard, a young Cornell graduate…
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Longtime Bend staple, Farmer Brown’s fruit stand, damaged by high winds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It wasn’t just high heat and fire risk today, we also saw strong wind gusts. One gust nearly destroyed a beloved Bend fruit…
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Partially blind, deaf dog runs away on a walk by the Deschutes River, sparks Bend community search that ends happily
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What began as a peaceful morning walk turned into a 12-hour rescue mission in Bend on Saturday that showed the community coming…
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Newberry Regional Partnership develops 5-year plan to tackle homelessness, education, wildfire risk and more
Over the course of nearly two years, the Newberry Regional Partnership surveyed the community on top issues. The group has established a five-year…
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Here comes the fun! Preparing for this week’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wednesday marks the start of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. Through next Sunday, you can enjoy games, food, rides,…
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Rare, orphaned flying squirrel rescued, is being cared for by Think Wild in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Monday it recently admitted an orphaned northern…
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Fire heavily damages home south of Madras, closes U.S. Highway 26 for a time
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — .A fire Sunday afternoon heavily damaged a home atop a hill off U.S. Highway 26 south of Madras, and water shuttles to fight…
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‘That shouldn’t happen again’: Local man recalls family’s tragic loss at Dillon Falls, wants to see cable across river
Following the recent tragic accident at Dillon Falls just outside of Bend, the public is questioning why a barrier of sorts does not exist to prevent…
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Greener days: Deschutes County residents are now able to recycle more items curbside, under a new state law
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, passed by the Legislature in 2021, officially took effect on July…
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