BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A natural gas leak prompted road closures and shelter-in-place precautions in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday afternoon after a construction crew struck a gas line. Just after noon, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a gas leak near Southwest Hill Street and Southwest McKinley Avenue. Officials said construction work
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Enjoy the beautiful 90-degree sunshine for the rest of today, but grab a jacket for tonight as the winds pick up with gusts around 30 mph and temperatures drop into the 50s. Saturday brings a welcome drop into the low 80s, but the main story is a Red Flag Warning from 3 PM to 8
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Friday morning! Temperatures are heating up into the upper 80s and low 90s today. Expect clouds to increase as we head into the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center include parts of Central Oregon in the General Thunderstorm Risk area for Friday. A few isolated storms are possible, but nothing severe.
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Queeny is still looking for her forever home! This sweet senior cat loves gentle pets and attention from her people. Although she is blind and hard of hearing, Queeny doesn’t let that stop her from exploring the world around her. She would like a quieter home where she has time to adjust, but she has
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon athletes are preparing to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, following a send-off celebration recently held in Redmond. Team Oregon qualified for the national competition by winning the 2024 state championship. The games are scheduled from the 20th through the 26th of this month. The
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(Update: adding comments from homeowner, BBB) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon homeowner says he paid thousands in a deposit for a new roof, but after the charge went through, communication with the contractor stopped — prompting a credit card dispute and raising broader concerns about consumer protection. Martin Stadtmueller told KTVZ News he
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of debate, Bend City Council has approved a new Climate Pollution Fee that will place charges on certain natural gas appliances in some new homes, setting up another fight over climate policy, housing costs and energy choice in the city. The council adopted the ordinance at its June 3
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police have confirmed to KTVZ News that a crash on Ochoco Highway, also knows as the Prineville Grade, is slowing down traffic in both directions. Courtesy: Tammy Thomas In a picture shared with KTVZ News, you can see a semi truck rolled over. Stay with our digital properties for urgent
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Real Taste of India Restaurant has closed following the closure of the Shilo Inn. KTVZ News went to the property on Thursday afternoon and found a sign posted on the door stating the restaurant was permanently closed.The Real Taste of India was located at the former Shilo Inn property, which
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a fundraiser supporting local community charities, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, in Bend. Tickets for the event, which has raised more than $2 million for local nonprofit organizations since the late 1980s, go on sale June 26. Participants in the race have
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For one afternoon, downtown Bend streets, usually filled with traffic, will belong to cyclists of every age and ability. Organizers of the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium are inviting the community to take part in two free family-friendly events on Sunday, June 21, including a new “All-Bikes Ride” and the return
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)- Today there was a noticeable change to the weather pattern as clouds migrate north from California. The ridge of high pressure over the area will begin to break down and that will allow a low to form in Northern California. This will spin some high clouds into the region Thursday that will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The networks of KTVZ will be airing select Seattle Mariners games starting on July 3rd. KTVZ is excited to announce that multiple games will be airing on The CW and FOX throughout the summer.Friday, July 3rd – 7:10 pm – CW – vs. TorontoFriday, July 17th – 7:10 pm – CW – vs.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning organization forfeited the remainder of its 2026 AF1 season on June 11, 2026, citing significant player injuries and overriding safety concerns. The decision comes after medical evaluations determined the team could no longer safely field a roster that meets professional standards for competition and player well-being. Player health
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two bicyclists were killed and a third was injured in a suspected DUI crash on June 11 on the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura County, California. A 24-year-old man from Oxnard was arrested in connection with the incident. Kellie Standish, 33, of Bend, Oregon, and William Tucker, 39, of Ventura, California,
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be another warm day across Central Oregon with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s. High pressure will begin to weaken, allowing a low pressure system to develop to our south. As a result, we’ll see an increase in clouds today, along with a slight chance for a stray
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, June 18th, Redmond’s current mayor, Ed Fitch, announced on KTVZ News at Sunrise during ‘Ask the Mayor’ that he will be seeking re-election. This follows the city’s recent announcement that residents interested in serving their community through elected office may obtain candidate election packets from the City Recorder’s Office,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From speeding concerns to xeriscape landscaping rebates, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. He also wanted to invited the community to the upcoming Community Block Party to celebrate America’s 250th celebration and the annual 4th of July celebration: July 2 – 4:00 PM Concert –
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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) —According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lone Pine Fire, which was burning northwest of Powell Butte, is now 100% contained. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office said the brush fire sparked just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday night. The agency says multiple abandoned motor homes, as well as juniper trees and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Central Library in east Bend is drawing record crowds just weeks after opening. In its first 30 days, the library welcomed more than 63,000 visitors, with patrons checking out over 80,000 items. By comparison, all Central Oregon libraries combined saw about 52,000 visitors in May 2025. The surge in
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