Dry and mild pattern heading into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The skies have cleared and the sunshine is helping drive the mercury in the thermometer into the 60s this afternoon. The general…
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Bend Police, Park and Rec will visit parks to remind dog owners about leash rules, seek voluntary compliance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs are big users of parks and trails, but there are few public places where leashes aren’t required, so Bend Police and the…
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There’s Good News: Bend 5-year-old competing in ‘Jr. Ranger’ competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According…
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Dry and mild pattern for the next few days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The pattern looks quiet across Central Oregon over the next few days. Expect a mostly clear and chilly start to your day.…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch speaks on Elkhorn Avenue extension, water levels for the summer, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Elkhorn Avenue to water levels for the summer, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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Hayden Homes launches ‘Give As You Go Fund,’ pledges $25 million to charitable causes by 2030
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to…
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Burn alert: Up to 120 acres of prescribed burning planned Thursday southwest of Lake Billy Chinook
Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning prescribed burning ignitions Thursday, if…
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Officials advise Oregonians affected by new federal work rules how they could regain their SNAP benefits
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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There’s Good News: A beaver birthday celebration at the Oregon Zoo!
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age,…
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Worst spring drought on record grips US, fueling wildfires and water worries
By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Drought in the continental United States has expanded to its record-highest level for spring, and…
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Justice Department reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Steve Contorno, Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order Thursday reclassifying…
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Mtn. View softball cruises past Crook County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The No. 8 Mountain View Cougars put on a dominant performance against the Crook County Cowgirls, cruising to a 16-1 win in just…
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Junior Forecaster: Raynie has the perfect weather name, but she enjoys the sunshine
Raynie is a third grade student at Oak Meadow Elementary School and enjoys math and art. Math is great for beginning meteorologists due to all the…
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Deschutes County commissioners send William Bailey’s firing appeal to advisory arbitrator, will decide his fate later
Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to send a grievance filed by former Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey over his firing to an…
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Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries
Six new Oregon housing laws aim to make it easier for cities and developers to build housing and prioritize affordable housing for families and older…
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Bend police: teens accused of targeting people with airsoft guns at Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police say several teenagers are facing consequences after an alleged incident involving airsoft-style weapons in one of…
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COCC invites public to ribbon-cutting ceremony for expanded Madras campus
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is inviting the public to its official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its Madras…
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Earth Day will be cloudy with periods of light rain and gusty winds.
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Rainy conditions are ending tonight with a drier and cooler pattern replacing the rainy and cloudy one. The bulk of the rain…
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City of Bend’s new ‘home-hardening’ rules to reduce wildfire threat will take effect May 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend will enact “home-hardening” requirements on May 15 for new homes, to improve their resiliency in the face of…
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Oregon Lightning face Albany Firebirds in home opener
REDMOND, Ore. – The Oregon Lightning will host the defending Arena Football One champions, the Albany Firebirds, this Saturday, April 25, 2026, for…
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