WATCH: Community Meeting on Central Oregon Wildfires
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community meeting was held on Monday evening concerning the response to Central Oregon’s wildfires. You can watch the…
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Wildfires impact the region as light rain assists in suppression efforts today
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The wildfires that began last week as a result of thousands of lightning strikes Wednesday and Thursday morning are continuing…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Firefighters provide update concerning Akawa Butte Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have provided an update concerning the Akawa Butte Fire. You can track Fire Alert updates through KTVZ.com and…
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Increasing heat into midweek, areas of smoke possible
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High pressure will continue building over the Pacific Northwest through midweek, bringing hotter temperatures to Central Oregon.…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Firefighters provide update concerning Crook County Wildfires
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have provided an update concerning the wildfires in Crook County. You can track Fire Alert updates through…
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Exclusive: Officials for Pilot, Brewer, and Akawa Butte Fires provide update, explain conditions and resources
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An incident command post has been established at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds as crews continue battling numerous wildfires…
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Wildfires and smoke continue to impact Central Oregon
Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively today as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday evening. Several…
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Man dies after being hit by vehicle on U.S. Highway 97 in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An adult male died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 97 in Madras. The driver involved was taken…
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Heat Continues Before Midweek Rain Chances
Hot weather will continue across Central Oregon through Tuesday, with afternoon highs in the lower to mid-90s for Bend, Redmond, Madras and…
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Smoky and hot weekend as several wildfires burn in the area
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes Wednesday…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Urgent Evacuations Underway in Wheeler County
KTVZ News has learned evacuations are underway in Wheeler County due to multiple wildfires. From Central Oregon Fire: Central Oregon —…
Continue Reading Dry, hot and breezy over the weekend, High Fire Danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Several wildfires are being attacked aggressively today as dozens of new wildfires were started by the lightning strikes…
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BREAKING NEWS: Redmond Firefighters Respond to House Fire
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Firefighters are responding to a house fire on Wickiup Court. A KTVZ News crew just arrived on scene and is following…
Continue Reading Possible air quality impacts, dry and hot pattern to continue next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re expecting some impacts to air quality this morning due to nearby wildfires that started this week. Today will be mostly…
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Furry Friends: Kyle is ready for adventure!
Meet Kyle! Kyle is an energetic, playful dog who is always ready for his next adventure. He has been enjoying BrightSide’s Dog Day Out program,…
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Save the Date: 31st annual High Desert Garden Tour, Threads & Tunes vintage pop-up, 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 the 31st annual High Desert…
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Man arrested after striking two highway workers on I-84 off-ramp
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 15th, 2026, Oregon State Police arrested Gregory Adam Polanski, 43, after he struck two Oregon Department of…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 17th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Monsters caught from the water
Aright fishin’ friends, get your rods and reels ready! it’s time for Big Ol’ Fish. Dane Krueger who went fishing in the depoe bay. He reeled…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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