Junior Forecaster: Esme is a fan of both the summer and the winter
Esme is heading into the third grade at Miller Elementary School, but is taking time to enjoy all the warmth that the summer months have to offer.…
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Madras Aquatic Center Board reacts to recall
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four of five Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District board members are expected to be removed from office following a…
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Bend police target cell phone use in recent traffic safety operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are reminding you to put down your phones, after a targeted distracted driving enforcement operation. Last Friday,…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY THURSDAY: RECORD HEAT AND SMOKY SKIES
The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Thursday, August 6th due to the smoky skies and near triple digit heat. There…
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BREAKING NEWS: Pilot identified in deadly plane crash, Aircraft brought down intentionally according to investigators
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man died yesterday evening after intentionally crashing his plane in a remote area west of the city. Detectives with the…
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Drazan proposes constitutional amendment to protect Oregon hunting, fishing and farming
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan says, if elected, she plans to introduce a constitutional amendment…
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Bentley’s Coffee Shop Under Construction in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new coffee shop will be opening soon in Redmond.Bentley’s Coffee is building their sixth location at the corner of NW 6th…
Continue Reading LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY THURSDAY: Air quality issues remain; hot pattern arrives
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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Crook County Fair returns with four days of family fun in Prineville
The Crook County Fair is back this week, bringing four days of carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and classic…
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Hot pattern in place with poor air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wildfire smoke is hovering over the region impacting the air quality. An Air Quality Alert is in place until further notice for…
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New Information: One Person Dead Following Plane Crash in Deschutes County
UPDATE: The NTSB has provided KTVZ News with a statement concerning Tuesday’s plane crash in Deschutes County. Below is their press release:NTSB is…
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Bend housing leaders warn of tighter funding, shelter strain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend housing leaders are bracing for a tougher stretch as local shelter and affordable housing programs face shrinking dollars…
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First Nations Online Horse Market to sell horses impacted by wildfire
Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rancher in Warm Springs has launched an online marketplace to sell wild horses after wildfires in Northern Jefferson…
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Wildfire staffing grant helps Crooked River Ranch Fire balance local calls with statewide deployments
(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across…
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Poor Air Quality ahead of very hot pattern
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The region is dealing with very poor air quality as the smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the…
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Pay It Forward: Red Cross receives $2,000 donation to support wildfire evacuees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon as part of the “Pay…
Continue Reading Air quality issues, hot temperatures ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Be prepared for poor air quality this morning as northeast winds push more smoke into the region. Wildfire smoke will remain a…
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Bend North 12u All Stars will represent Oregon in the Northwest Region tournament
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend North 12U All-Stars are headed to San Bernardino, California, this week to compete in the Little League Northwest…
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“A smashing success”: Watch Oregon Zoo animals celebrate National Watermelon Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Oregon Zoo received fresh watermelons today to observe National Watermelon Day. The fruit is provided as part…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: City of Madras completing tree trimming work, here’s a detour map
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heads up Madras residents, happening tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4th), city crews are trimming trees along B Street. The city…
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