BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For children facing adversity, having a trusted adult to lean on can make all the difference. That’s the mission behind Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, that connects local youth with caring adult volunteers through one-on-one mentoring relationships. The organization carefully matches
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures have been gradually warming across Central Oregon this week, and we’ll be running above average by the holiday weekend thanks to a broad ridge of high pressure building over the Pacific Northwest. Expect highs in the mid to upper 70s today, with low 80s in Jefferson County. We’ll see increasing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is extending it’s ‘Summer of Love’ dog adoption promotion through tomorrow, July 3rd. The shelter says the response to choosing your own adoption fee has been so positive that the promotion is being extended to adopt more dogs into loving homes. HSCO is also full and expects an
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is seeking a communications and marketing intern. Do you know a student interested in communications and marketing? This is the perfect opportunity for them! The 3-month temporary position pays $20 an hour and has a flexible schedule. The position is funded through a grant
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 2nd. 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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WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the night of June 29th, drawing several calls to local authorities. Officers with the Wilsonville Police Department responded to the sighting around 10:45 p.m. Using their patrol vehicles, they safely directed
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(UPDATE: Adding more information on the Department.) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District has faced a series of challenges in recent months, including board member resignations, the departure of longtime Chief Chad Lavallee, and a failed levy. But firefighters on the ground say the department remains focused on maintaining service to the
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MADRAS/PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon communities are marking the Fourth of July with a full slate of events in Madras and Prineville, celebrating Independence Day as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. From early-morning breakfasts and parades to fireworks and stargazing, the holiday stretches from sunrise to well after dark. In Madras, the celebration
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LA PINE, Ore. — Final preparations are underway at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds as crews set up for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions, kicking off Thursday night. Proudly dubbed “The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon,” the three-day, NPRA-sanctioned event brings thousands of visitors to Southern Deschutes County annually, serving as
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When you ask Braxton about his favorite subjects in school he will tell you art and geography. Those are two fantastic subjects to study if you want to do the weather, especially on television with the graphics and maps. Braxton is a fan of temperatures in the middle 70s, which to him, is just right.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special election will be held to decide if four members of the Madras Aquatic Center board, including the executive director, will be recalled. This special election was triggered after petitioners successfully gathered enough signatures to force the public vote. Jefferson County officials confirmed that the petition collected the necessary signatures,
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(Update: adding comment from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden) TACOMA, Was. (KTVZ) — The truck driver involved in a deadly crash near Brothers that killed a newlywed couple will be deported to India, avoiding trial.Rajinder Kumar, an undocumented immigrant from India, was involved in the fatal car crash in November of 2025. William Carter and Jennifer
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, a family-owned Bend restaurant known for its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has been listed for sale, according to a public comment from owner Nick on a Facebook post and a commercial real estate listing for the restaurant space. “Yes it’s true we have put Kefi for sale,”
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – After a cold start to the day, the sunshine has done its job and warmed us back to the 70s. Still below where we should be for this time of year, normally early July is around 80. The low today in La Pine was 30°, which is about 8 – 10
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Enjoy another great evening at Vince Genna Stadium! Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the 60s to 70s. It may be a bit breezy at times, but overall, it’ll be a comfortable night for baseball.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Patrol Sergeant Tyler Takagi has returned to the Prineville Police Department after a year-long military deployment, bringing with him the same dedication and professionalism he has always shown. The department says his service as a Staff Sergeant reflects his commitment to both our nation and the Prineville community. From all of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures will continue to warm through the first few days of July. Wednesday will feel a lot like Tuesday, with afternoon highs in the low to mid 70s. Breezy afternoon winds will develop, with gusts up to 30 mph possible, mainly in Jefferson County. Overnight lows will fall into the mid
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 1st. 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) — Bend Fire officials are reminding residents about firework safety for the Fourth of July. Public safety advice includes soaking all used fireworks in water for at least 24 hours before disposal. The city of Bend implemented its fireworks restrictions in 2021, allowing only novelty items such as sparklers, smoke bombs and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old male was arrested on Monday, June 29 for Criminal Mischief after damaging newly installed sprinkler heads at the Skate Park in Redmond’s Central Dry Canyon. The Redmond Police Department responded to a report of the damage at approximately 6:40 p.m. The Redmond Police Department posted the video of the
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