Oily rags spark fire that damages historic Bend home, displaces 2 adults and dogs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire on NW Florida Avenue on May 6, 2026, rendered an original mill house uninhabitable, displacing two adults and…
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Bend Fire & Rescue will hold wildfire preparedness fair to educate residents on safety measures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is observing May as National Wildfire Awareness Month, encouraging the community to prepare their homes…
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Bend Park and Recreation District implements new wildfire risk reduction projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District staff presented information on recently completed and future forest health and fuels reduction…
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Crook County Fire and Rescue Implements Summer Burn Restrictions
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue will implement its Summer Burn Regulations starting Saturday, May 9, 2026, prohibiting…
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The Mid-Week Warm-Up & Your Sunday Reward
We are officially in that stretch of weather that rewards you for calling Central Oregon home. I’m tracking a total regional turnaround that brings…
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PRESCRIBED BURNS: Controlled burns planned near Sisters, Bend, and Crescent today
Prescribed burns are set to commence today across multiple locations in Central Oregon, including significant operations near Sisters, Bend and…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild’s Kylie Lanuza recognized for outstanding conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon says that one of it’s own, Kylie Lanuza, has been awarded the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer…
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Summer-like temperatures continue across Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The warm and dry pattern continues as high pressure remains parked over the Pacific Northwest. Today looks to be the warmest day…
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Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors 199 fallen officers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn ceremony in Oregon honored fallen law enforcement officers on Tuesday. The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial…
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Summit makes a statement in Game 1 win over Bend High
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Summit came out firing in a matchup between two top IMC teams, jumping on Bend early and never letting up in a dominant win. The…
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Sunny stretch continues across Central Oregon, 80s stick around into the weekend
If it feels like Central Oregon skipped spring and jumped straight into early summer, you’re not wrong. We’re in the middle of a warm, dry…
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Ja Rule to perform free concert at Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on…
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Redmond Police Lieutenant April Huey to lead Oregon’s women in criminal justice organization
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lieutenant April Huey of the Redmond Police Department has been elected as the first President of the Oregon Association for…
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Gov. Tina Kotek warns of potentially severe 2026 wildfire season amid drought, low snowpack
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek received a comprehensive briefing today from state wildfire leaders regarding the potentially severe 2026…
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Bend receives nearly $1M in federal funding for water system improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced the delivery of $992,250 in federal funding to the City of Bend for its…
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Pacific Power files rate case, aims for stable and affordable electricity costs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize…
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‘We always find a way forward’: President of Central Oregon Community College shares state of the college
(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State…
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There’s Good News: Paddy Pint Road Race boosts Prineville schools with $5,000 donation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April…
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Help restock local food shelves: Central Oregon’s Stamp Out Hunger event is back
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents can help address local food insecurity by participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers’…
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Redmond City Council approves action plan for housing and community needs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan on Tuesday, April 28,…
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