Are you looking for something to do in Central Oregon? Jillian Fortner highlights three local events happening this weekend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Fishing enthusiasts, get ready to reel in some inspiration from the impressive catches. From German brown trout to a 26-inch beauty from the Upper Deschutes River, these anglers are setting the bar high. Join the fun and share your own big fish photos for a chance to be featured.
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UPDATE: Bend Police have provided an update concerning today’s incident.At approximately 4:47 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Bend Police received a call from St. Charles Bend reporting that someone had called the hospital and threatened to carry out a shooting there. The hospital conducted a lockout at the facility.As officers were en route to the
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BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But while the air may be cooling down, the pavement beneath their paws often isn’t. Dark asphalt can absorb and retain heat throughout the day, remaining much
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The dry and well above normal conditions will continue over the weekend and into next week. The normal high for mid-July is around the low to middle 80s, and our afternoon highs will reach near 90 or above through the middle of next week. The dry and hot weather only increases
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle crash disrupted traffic at a busy Bend intersection Thursday afternoon after it appeared a car left the roadway and struck an electrical box. It happened around 1 p.m. near the intersection of Northeast 3rd Street and OB Riley Road. When KTVZ News arrived on scene, it appeared the driver
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Warm and very dry weather will continue across Central Oregon over the next several days. We’ll see another mostly sunny day today, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid and upper 80s. Friday warms up by just a degree or two, so you’ll hardly notice a difference in temperature. Elevated fire
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns regarding the voter-passed 2020 Transportation GO Bond to reports of illegal firework use over the 4th of July weekend, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment and have your question
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(UPDATE: Meeting took place where board decided on reduced service) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board of Directors voted today to temporarily reduce emergency services for residents and property owners. Chief resignation, staffing shortage drive decision This decision comes as the district searches for a new fire chief following the resignation of
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BEND, Ore. — Central Oregon is known for outdoor recreation, but for local ice sports athletes, access to year-round ice remains limited.The Forge Community Iceplex, a proposed nonprofit indoor ice facility in northeast Bend, hopes to change that. The project would create Central Oregon’s first dedicated year-round indoor ice facility with two NHL-regulation ice sheets.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-born author Michelle Kutz has released her new children’s book, “Mrs. Moon.” The short story is a bedtime rhyme was inspired by Kutz’s granddaughter and the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Designed to help children fall asleep, “Mrs. Moon” offers a soft yet memorable pattern. The book also incorporates a religious
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump announced today that he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a birthright citizenship case. The announcement follows the High Court’s ruling last week against President Trump’s executive order, which sought to end birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court can choose to rehear cases, but this is an extraordinarily
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The dry and very warm pattern continues into the weekend. A “less hot” day is in store for the region as highs will reach the middle to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. The high temperatures Tuesday were in the 90s from Bend to Madras and east to Prineville, today it
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re in for a beautiful day with mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. Highs cool back into the mid 80s today. While that’s about 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, temperatures are still running above normal for early July. Expect breezy north winds at times this afternoon. The mountains will enjoy pleasant
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An important reminder from the Bend Park and Recreation District: Bridge jumping is not a harmless summer activity– and it’s extremely dangerous. Already this summer, the district says its seen more jumpers than ever. Bend Parks and Rec says this year’s low water levels and drought conditions make bridge jumping even more risky. What often seems to be
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Junior Law Enforcement Camp for Women in Redmond is giving local girls a hands-on look at careers in criminal justice, far beyond the traditional image of a police officer. The camp was created by Redmond Police Lieutenant April Huey, a 20-year veteran of the department, to help young women
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(Update: adding video, comments from assistant city manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville has named Shane Wilson as its new chief of police, a decision city leaders say brings experience and stability to the department. Wilson has been with the Prineville Police Department since 2015 and has served in nearly every law
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The heat has returned to Central Oregon today as mostly sunny skies define the day. Breezy conditions are likely to develop in the afternoon heat. The winds will be noticeable but not overwhelming and may provide a bit of relief from the well above normal temperatures expected today. There is still
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect today to be the warmest day of the week, with afternoon highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. We’ll also see more sunshine than clouds. There is a slight chance of afternoon and evening spotty storms.The Storm Prediction Center has placed Central Oregon under a General Thunderstorm Risk for
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