MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council has identified Brenda Fahey as its preferred candidate for the position of City Administrator. The Council directed the preparation of an employment agreement for consideration at its June 23, 2026, meeting. Fahey, who currently serves as Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director for the City of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As concert season ramps up across Central Oregon, venues in Bend, Redmond and beyond are doing more than drawing crowds—they’re helping drive the region’s summer economy. From large-scale performances at Hayden Homes Amphitheater to local shows at General Duffy’s Watering Hole, live music is bringing in both visitors and locals who
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police arrested 19-year-old Alex Roger Stanley today, on suspicion of sexual abuse charges involving a minor. Authorities are seeking additional potential victims who may have had contact with Stanley. Police tell KTVZ News, the arrest resulted from an investigation that began in February, when a 15-year-old female victim received a
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Landon has just completed 7th grade at Cascade Middle School. His favorite subject is Social Studies, but probably takes a back seat to his love of soccer. He plays soccer whenever he can, an is a solid center back for his summer team. Landon shared with me that he attended the match between Qatar v.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) and Bend Bikes are teaming up for a community social event focused on the future of housing and transportation in Bend. The groups will host the gathering on Tuesday, June 23 at UPP Liquids from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Organizers say the event
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Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new fire has been reported near the Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs, according to Watch Duty. According to The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Fire Management, “The Rocky Fire is estimated to be 30-40 acres and burning in rocky and grassy terrain heading to the northwest. Local wildland
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new campaign is underway by several nonprofits in Deschutes County that its supporters say could reshape how local leaders are elected and give more voters a voice in the process. A coalition of community members and good-government groups has launched a signature drive for a proposed measure called Voices for All
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PRINEVILLE, ORE. (KTVZ) The Fourth Annual Wheels and Wings event will return to Prineville Airport on Saturday, June 20th. The event, hosted by Central Oregon Car Shows, will bring together aviation and automobiles to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & Southwest Washington This highly anticipated summer event will run from 10:00
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify additional victims of sexual violence involving Robert Ray Warner. Warner was federally indicted following an alleged sexual assault on or about Nov. 25, 2025, on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation and remains in custody. The federal indictment accuses Warner of
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Log hauling and road maintenance are set to get underway this summer in the Deschutes National Forest near Camp Sherman after Warm Springs Timber Company LLC received approval from the U.S. Forest Service. The work, which will take place along Forest Service roads 12 and 1290 in the Sisters Ranger
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Culver High School students spent the final month of the school year bringing new life to one of the community’s most familiar landmarks: the giant “C” on Juniper Butte. What started as a class project turned into a monthlong restoration effort, with students hiking up the steep hillside
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of the viewing area until 9 pm tonight. The dry air, dry fuel and breezy conditions are creating a scenario for rapid fire growth. If you are planning any outdoor activities, obey all fire restrictions and be careful with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Earth Seeds and Moonchild Artistry Events invite the community to join this Saturday’s Juneteenth Central Oregon Celebration at Open Space Event Studios. From 2pm to 8pm, attendees can enjoy a vibrant Vendor Market, local food offerings, on-site barber services by Lion’s Den and live music from WBR. Come celebrate this
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the 4th of July holiday. This sets a new record, up from 71.8 million travelers last year. But the increase is 0.5% which is smaller than recent year-over-year gains. The number of travelers driving and flying to their
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Driver Education Program offered through High Desert Driver Education in Redmond. The program aims to equip high school students with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary for safe and responsible driving. The driver education program provides young drivers with practical skills through both classroom
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OREGON (KTVZ) — (UPDATE) KTVZ spoke with a parent, Kacey McCarney about this change. Here’s what they had to say: “As a parent I can understand why they raised the age. But at the same time, I feel like, there’s a certain independence that kids get from it and a lot of things that they
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The High Desert is on high alert today as the National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Central Mountains (Fire Weather Zone 700), in effect from 11:00 AM this morning until 9:00 PM tonight. A dangerous combination of rising temperatures, shifting winds, and bone-dry air is creating critical conditions
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has reopened its search for a new Police Chief, seeking an experienced leader to guide the department through Central Oregon’s growth. With a focus on professional service and community engagement, this pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of policing in the region. Interested
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Update: All evacuation orders have been dropped. Update: Evacuation orders have been downgraded to Level 1 – BE READY Forward progress has been stopped on the Cultus Fire east of Bend in the Alfalfa area. The Level 3 GO NOW evacuations have been dropped to LEVEL 1. All other areas are back to normal status. Alfalfa
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Sawyer Park is one of Bend’s larger community parks, stretching along both sides of the Deschutes River. In this week’s Park Pick, Jillian Fortner explores the park’s history, from its days as a state park to the improvements planned for its future.
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