Sunny skies, warmer conditions and lingering smoke
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Warming pattern continues through the weekend as high pressure moves inland. The high pressure will not be the normal arching…
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REMINDER: Burn ban in Redmond starting April 30 due to early wildfire season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue will implement an outdoor debris burn ban starting at midnight on April 30, 2026. This measure is…
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Caldera High School hosts 3rd annual Life and Career Readiness Night for students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School is set to host its third annual Life and Career Readiness Night this Thursday, April 30th offering students…
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Fallen Soldier Cart to visit Central Oregon on June 25-26
SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service…
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Madras HS Students bring labor history to life with ‘These Shining Lives’ production
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras High School students are presenting “These Shining Lives,” a play based on the true story of the Radium Girls. The…
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Jefferson County to Conduct Crucial Test of Emergency Alert System today
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with Jefferson County Emergency Management, is set to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, April 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
Continue Reading The last few days of April look dry and warm
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon continues the warming pattern, with highs in the mid to upper 60s today. Above normal temperatures are expected…
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DECISION 2026: Deadline looms for Oregon voters to register or change party affiliation
(Correction: Party Affiliation Deadline was Tuesday, April 28th) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final day to register to vote or change party affiliation…
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Pet Pics: Chata is in full bloom, just in time for spring
This week, we enjoy more adorable pet photos across Central Oregon. Including one pup named Chata, rocking some flower power just in time for spring.…
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12 regional tourism projects awarded grants by Visit Central Oregon, totaling $300k
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) Visit Central Oregon has awarded $300,000 in grant money to 12 regional tourism projects through its Central Oregon Future…
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Oregon State Marine Board conducts annual training for marine law enforcement in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting its annual marine law enforcement training in Jefferson County. The…
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Bend Factory Stores announces rebrand, new farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market…
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Plan Ahead: Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road to open for season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road are scheduled to open for the season on Thursday, May 7, at 8 a.m. The Deschutes…
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Problem Solvers: Camp closures climb as concerns grow over where people go next
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Standing along Highway 97 on Revere Avenue, the changes are hard to miss. Where tents once stood off and on for years, there…
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Oregon gas prices soar double digits as surge hits 49 states
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are up in 49 states this week, with 38 states, including Oregon, showing double-digit increases. Drivers are…
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Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests to allow firewood collection until Nov. 30, 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firewood collection season for personal and commercial use will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and…
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Mostly sunny skies, warmer conditions and lingering smoke
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Warmer pattern on the way as we reach the middle and upper 60s today, with a chance for several days in a row of 70-degree…
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Bend Fire & Rescue welcomes Drew Whyte as deputy chief and fire marshal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new…
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Country star Tyler Hubbard set to rock Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in 2026
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country music artist, will perform live at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond,…
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