WATCH: Bend Senior High School completes new main parking lot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Senior High School has completed its new main parking lot, marking the close of phase one of its redesign project. Phase…
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There’s Good News: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office honors heroes at first annual awards
BEND, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office held its first annual awards ceremony Thursday evening at Caldera High School in Bend. The…
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Sierra Stigall Pleads Not Guilty to Charges, Including Rape, Sexual Abuse and Sodomy
Former La Pine volleyball coach Sierra Stigall faces dozens of sex crime charges involving two alleged underage victims, and new questions have…
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Strong Storms Move Through Central Oregon
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that remains in effect through 5:30 p.m. for parts of Crook,…
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Downtown Bend to host Hixon Mortgage Summer Festival in May 2026
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Hixon Mortgage Bend Summer Festival will return to downtown Bend, Ore., from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026.…
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Cool and dreary Friday ahead of a dry and mild weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The severe weather and Local Alert Weather Day are now behind us. But some moisture still remains today. Here is a map of the…
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Thunder and Spurs to Battle in Decisive Game 7 for NBA Finals Ticket on NBC (KTVZ)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will play in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals this Saturday, May 30, with…
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Furry Friends: Bogart is playful and full of life!
This week’s Furry Friend is Bogart! He’s a 2 year old pup with a goofy, playful personality and plenty of excitement for life. He is ready to give…
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First Pitch Forecast: Drying out Friday, cooler temps for the season opener!
Happy Opening Day for the Bend Elks! The Elks take on the Springfield Drifters tonight to kick off the season. Temperatures will stay in the 50s for…
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New bus routes and extended hours coming to Redmond, Bend, and Madras in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
Continue Reading Cooler Friday with early rain, drying out for the weekend ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The severe weather threat is over, but a few light showers are still possible today. Rain will move from west to east through the…
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Save the Date: Friday Night Roller Dancing in Bend and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Friday Night Roller Dancing at…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Meteorologist John Carroll speaks to the Redmond Rotary Club about the weather
John Carroll was a featured speaker at the Redmond Rotary Club discussing his background as a meteorologist. He walked the Rotarians through putting…
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Weather Watchers: Your snaps of Central Oregon’s severe storms
As strong thunderstorms with wind up to 70 miles an hour ripped through Central Oregon, KTVZ Viewers captured some fantastic video and photos of the…
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Emergency officials urge caution as severe weather threatens Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from Oregon Emergency Management) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, a severe weather warning in Central Oregon, with…
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High Water Warning: Sheriff’s Deputies Urging Caution as Roadways Flood Due to Strong Storms
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Thursday evening that deputies are aware of standing water on…
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Power Outages: Strong Storms Knock Out Power to Central Oregon Communities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Power outages are being reported throughout Central Oregon as strong thunderstorms move through the region.Here are the power…
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Severe thunderstorms batter Harney County with destructive winds and hail
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Harney County this afternoon, bringing dangerous winds, large hail, and…
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State health officials warn of declining vaccination rates in Oregon schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high…
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