Meteorological Summer begins today with sunshine and above normal temperatures
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical…
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Caleb Cegers Sentenced to 10-Years in Prison in the death of Taylor Wyss
Update: In a Deschutes County Courtroom on June 1, 2026 – Caleb Cegers was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison after being found guilty of…
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St. Charles’ nurses win DAISY awards for exceptional care
BEND, Ore (KTVz) – Eight nurses from St. Charles Healths system won a DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses. The awards are given to recognize…
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Bentz introduces bill to create new emergency access road and fire safe zones in Juniper Canyon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation today in Washington, D.C., to improve public safety and wildfire…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
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Stereo Planet returns to downtown Bend with grand reopening celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime Central Oregon audio destination is making its return to downtown Bend, aiming to reconnect the community with a…
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Controlled training burn planned south of Bend, Monday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters are planning a controlled training burn south of Bend on Monday as part of a wildland fire investigation course…
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25-year-old man dies after fall at Barnes Butte in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a rock formation at Barnes Butte Recreation Area, according…
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Artists and attendees enjoy revamped Bend Summer Fest schedule
The 2026 Bend Summer Fest, an annual celebration of summer bringing together artists from various disciplines, is currently underway in downtown…
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On a split vote, Oregon Parole Board denies release of Adam Thomas, last of the ‘Redmond 5’ in prison
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quarter-century after five Redmond teens fatally shot and beat a Redmond woman when she arrived home, the last one still in…
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High Desert Workweek Launch: Clear Monday Commute, Midweek Rain Chances, & Rare Blue Moon
Whether you are wrapping up the weekend or getting ready to head out the door for the Monday morning commute, we have a clear and bright start to the…
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FireFree events offer free debris disposal around Central Oregon just in time for wildfire season
(update: adding comments from fire officials) DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It may feel like routine spring cleanup — raking pine needles,…
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Weekend Weather: Chilly Saturday Night, Perfect Sunday Sunshine
If you are looking at your phone right now wondering what the rest of the weekend looks like across Central Oregon, we have great news. Aside from a…
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DEQ Continues Enforcement Over 6,000-Tire Pile on Central Oregon Property
Update: Added response from local tire company, which says it immediately stopped working with the property owner after allegations surfaced. BEND,…
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Drying out today with plenty of sunshine
Today will be a mild day with highs in low 60s. Normal for this time of year is around 70 so we are getting close to that number as we only hit 59 on…
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First Pitch Forecast: Saturday evening game against the Drifters
The Bend Elks play the Springfield Drifters Saturday evening. First pitch is at 6:35 with mostly clear skies and temps in the upper 50s in the first…
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Pay It Forward: Crook County Search & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will…
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Pet Pals: Truffles hopes to be your missing ingredient
This week on Pet Pals we had the pleasure of welcoming Truffles, an adorable rabbit who is looking to be your missing ingredient. Lynne from the…
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Two Sisters High School students face backlash over alleged racist TikTok video
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two students at Sisters High School are facing criticism online after a TikTok video allegedly showed them singing lyrics…
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Strong Winds Cause Damage in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Strong winds damaged structures and knocked trees over in La Pine on Wednesday and Thursday. A Severe Lightning Watch has…
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