Central Oregon Earth Seeds hosts vibrant Juneteenth celebration this Saturday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Earth Seeds and Moonchild Artistry Events invite the community to join this Saturday’s Juneteenth Central Oregon…
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Record Independence Day travel expected to impact Central Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the 4th of July holiday. This sets a new…
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High Desert Driver Education opens registration for 2026 Summer Program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Driver Education Program offered through High Desert Driver Education in Redmond.…
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Oregon Health Authority revisits pool supervision rule for minors
OREGON (KTVZ) — (UPDATE) KTVZ spoke with a parent, Kacey McCarney about this change. Here’s what they had to say: “As a parent I can understand why…
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CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER: Red Flag Warning Issued for Central Oregon Today
The High Desert is on high alert today as the National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Central Mountains (Fire…
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City of Madras resumes search for police chief
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has reopened its search for a new Police Chief, seeking an experienced leader to guide the department…
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Update: All Evacuation Orders Dropped in Deschutes County following Vegetation Fire
Update: All evacuation orders have been dropped. Update: Evacuation orders have been downgraded to Level 1 – BE READY Forward progress has been…
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Park Picks: Sawyer Park offers a quiet escape
Sawyer Park is one of Bend’s larger community parks, stretching along both sides of the Deschutes River. In this week’s Park Pick, Jillian…
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Governor declares state of emergency as wildfires threaten Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency across Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfire, a move that…
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City officials talk of legacy and future goals after Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe resigns
(Update: adding comments from Prineville City Manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has announced his immediate…
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Pet Pals: Star Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pets Pals on Friday, June 12th featured Star Fire. You can learn more about Star Fire and other adoptable furry friends at the…
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Red Flag Warning Wednesday, increased fire danger, breezy and above normal temperatures this week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure well off the coast is continuing to dominate our overall weather pattern here in Central Oregon. The…
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Redmond to accept applications for final retail marijuana dispensary
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will begin accepting applications for its final retail marijuana dispensary on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.…
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Burns Fire Department receives funding for summer staffing boost
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says…
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Petition filed to increase transparency and control over data centers in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative petition has been filed in La Pine, Ore., to establish noise and lighting standards for data centers operating…
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90° Heat and 35 MPH Gusts Today
We are looking at peak afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s and lower 90s across Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras. Cooler conditions are…
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Redmond traffic cameras begin issuing tickets, drawing mixed reaction from residents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into…
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Rattlesnake Aversion Training for dogs returns to Central Oregon for another successful season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid…
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Arrest made in Bend after robbery and assaults at two locations
UPDATE: Bend Police have provided an update concerning this case adding that the incident did not happen at the Express Eco Laundromat. BEND, Ore.…
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Trader Joe’s to Expand in Bend, Adding Second Location
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed Trader Joe’s is looking to expand in Bend, adding a second location in the former Joanne Fabric and…
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