Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, June 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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First Pitch Forecast: sunny skies and warm temperatures
We have beautiful weather in store for the Bend Elks game tonight! Expect sunny skies and temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for most of the…
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Annual ceremony in Salem honors Oregon’s fallen firefighters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn tribute will take place next week in Salem as Oregon honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line…
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Central Oregon is warming up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s starting to feel more like summer across Central Oregon as a warming trend takes over. Expect mostly sunny skies today…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about fireworks, e-bikes, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns for the upcoming 4th of July fireworks show due to dry conditions to e-bike enforcement, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor…
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Congrats Grad 2026: Final round of senior shoutouts!
A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are…
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Community meets finalists for Madras city administrator position
(UPDATE: ADDING CONTENT FROM EVENT & QUOTES FROM RESIDENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATES) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three finalists for the…
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Free community shred event in La Pine this Saturday
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday,…
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OnPoint grant funds BendNEXT program for emerging Central Oregon leaders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships…
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Bend’s 15th Street and Ferguson Road intersection to close for construction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The…
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Junior Forecaster: 6th Grader Noah from La Pine Middle loves Math and Soccer
Noah, a sixth grade student from La Pine Middle School, recently appeared as a junior forecaster, delivering the weather report for several local…
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Watch Duty enhances emergency response with new flood alert features
(Update: adding comments from Watch Duty) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer in Central Oregon is a time many people spend outdoors, but as wildfire season…
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There’s Good News: Warm Springs students celebrate last day of school with annual powwow
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students, families and staff at Warm Springs K-8 Academy marked the last day of school with a celebration centered on…
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Electric mobility grants to boost Central Oregon transportation access
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Central Oregon organizations are among more than a dozen across the state receiving e-mobility grants aimed at…
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Grace and Hammer expands in Redmond with live music, menu updates under new ownership
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grace and Hammer restaurant in Redmond is expanding its offerings in its fourth month under new ownership. The establishment,…
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Actor who played Dwight on ‘The Office’ promotes religious freedom on Capitol Hill
Editor’s Note: Rainn Wilson is also a Central Oregon resident and was evacuated during the 2025 Flat Fire. By:Ashley Murray-June 9, 2026 WASHINGTON…
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Crook county residents gain free, year-round mattress recycling drop-off site
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, residents of Prineville and Crook County gained a new, permanent, no-cost option to recycle unwanted mattresses and…
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Over 74,000 ponderosa pine seedlings planted in Ochoco National Forest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Ochoco National Forest have completed a pioneering reforestation project in the…
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A Classic High-Desert Flip
Tonight will be a chilly one with clear skies and temperatures plunging into the 30s and low 40s across the Tri-County area. But grab your sunscreen…
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Sisters Rodeo kicks off 86th year of “Biggest Little Show in the World”
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life.…
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