City of Bend awards $650,000 to help lower home prices at Woodhaven Estates
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest has received a $650,000 award from the City of Bend Affordable Housing Fund to support…
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Smokey Bear celebrates 82nd birthday in Central Oregon with wildfire prevention message
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s…
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Carhartt plans first Central Oregon store in former Bend Cracker Barrel
Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story did not properly credit The Bend Bulletin for information used in the article. We regret the…
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Less heat this week, still smoky and dry
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The weekend provided us with a change in the overall hot weather and moving into the work week, the temperatures are “less…
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RV fire in East Redmond injures one person
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A trailer fire on undeveloped land east of Redmond one person and left the fire district with no available emergency…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Skies are mostly clear this morning, but lingering wildfire smoke may lead to poor air quality in some areas. Conditions should…
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Rotary grant brings free smoke protection kits to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks…
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FIRE ALERT: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres in Klamath County
(Update – August 9, 2026: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres) CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire on…
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Central Oregon gas prices remain above national average, but relief may be ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices in Bend remain above the national average, but drivers in Central Oregon could see some relief at the pump soon.…
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Senator Ron Wyden reacts to new federal tax exemption passed as Oregon faces record wildfire season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire…
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Forest Grove forum confrontation leads to arrest, Oregon lawmaker says
FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community forum in Forest Grove ended with law enforcement responding and an individual being arrested after state…
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Smoke from Central Oregon fires expected to impact air quality
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest…
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Dry and hot weekend ahead, Red Flag Warning in Jefferson County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Smoldering wildfires continue to add smoke to the area. The smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the…
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Pet Pals: This guinea pig pair would love to join your family!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun…
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Redmond City Council to consider year-round ban on private fireworks
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city councilors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, on a proposal to ban private fireworks use…
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FIRE ALERT: Hidden Forest Fire Burning in Southern Deschutes County, Evacuation Orders Implemented
Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these…
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Wyden secures legislation to prevent taxes on wildfire settlement payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, passed legislation Friday to provide immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their homes…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new fire has broken out along China Hat Road in Deschutes County near Arnold Ice Cave. This is a very popular spot for hikers…
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Furry Friends: Lucy has a big heart and a love for peanut butter!
This week’s furry friend is Lucy! She is a sweet and gentle girl who has previously lived with both cats and dogs. She can be a little shy when…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, August 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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