PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, residents of Prineville and Crook County gained a new, permanent, no-cost option to recycle unwanted mattresses and box springs at the Prineville Recycling Depot. This service is made possible through a collaboration between Republic Services and the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress Program. The new local facility joins a
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) and the Ochoco National Forest have completed a pioneering reforestation project in the Crazy Creek Fire burn area. This effort resulted in the planting and protection of more than 74,000 ponderosa pine seedlings across 424 acres of federal forestland. This initiative marks the first reforestation project
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Tonight will be a chilly one with clear skies and temperatures plunging into the 30s and low 40s across the Tri-County area. But grab your sunscreen for tomorrow, because we are vaulting straight into a beautiful stretch of sunny, 80-degree weather that is perfect for hitting the local trails or the golf course. Enjoy these
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 86th Annual Sisters Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, bringing one of Central Oregon’s most iconic traditions back to life. Known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” the Sisters Rodeo runs June 10 through June 14 at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds, drawing top-ranked PRCA athletes from across the country. The
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This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — Annual inflation rose to a three-year-high of 4.2% in May, underscoring how elevated energy prices are rippling through the US economy, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Prices rose 0.5% on a monthly basis, driven higher by the
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, June 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — Right now, the Trump Administration is urging a federal judge to reject a bid to stop an upcoming UFC fight at the White House. It argues a lawsuit from two Virginia residents against the event was brought too late to justify judicial intervention now. The event is set to take place
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will see several dry days ahead with warming temperatures into next week as high pressure builds over the Pacific Northwest. Today will be a little warmer than yesterday with highs climbing into the mid to upper 60s. Mountain areas could still see a few lingering showers today while lower
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After a blustery start to the week, Central Oregon is heading into a stretch of classic early summer weather. The gusty winds and scattered mountain showers that moved through Tuesday will gradually wind down on Wednesday, making way for warmer temperatures, sunny skies and a dry pattern that looks set to stick around through the
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It was a great week of Pet Pics, we had a bunch of adorable submissions making it hard to choose a handful. Like this one, Ghost and his adorable feline friend Turnip who look like they’ve been cuddling for years now. We are always in need of more submission so if you have a pet
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide free summer bus passes to all current students. These passes will allow for free rides on fixed routes and community connectors in Bend and some routes in Redmond through Aug. 31. To activate the free transportation, students must link their ID
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(Update: Summer lunch program offers La Pine students the option to take their lunch to-go) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the school year ends, free summer meals for all children and teens in Bend and La Pine begin. The Bend-La Pine School District’s Summer Meal Program is now open, offering free breakfast and lunch to kids
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Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2026 Sisters Rodeo is scheduled to begin Wednesday, June 11, with newly crowned rodeo queen Naomi Bailey leading the celebration. Bailey, who recently graduated from Oregon State University, will participate in the rodeo as part of a busy week. KTVZ met with Bailey on Tuesday, to get to know the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Live Well, Age Well” senior resource fair was held today at The Pavilion in Bend. The event offered free information and activities to senior citizens. The expo provided a range of services, including information on different types of housing and retirement options. Seniors also found support groups for memory and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Someone in Central Oregon is waking up a millionaire this week after a winning Megabucks ticket worth $3.2 million was sold in Prineville. The Oregon Lottery announced that a ticket sold in Prineville matched all six numbers in Saturday’s Megabucks drawing, securing the jackpot prize. Lottery officials have not yet identified
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 7th Annual Heroes on the Run event, presented by Subaru of Bend, will take place on Sunday, June 14, in Bend’s Old Mill District. This event combines a professionally timed run with family-friendly activities to raise funds for Street Dog Hero’s animal rescue and welfare missions. The day-long event, scheduled
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police along with Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a rollover crash on NE 3rd Street and NE Marshall Avenue around noon today. When KTVZ News arrived on scene, the crash was cleared and traffic was moving. Bend PD told KTVZ News, the car had just left the parking lot
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue posted a video on their social media platforms that is gaining a lot of attention. In the video, two firefighters are seen rescuing a dog from a rocky cliff.Here is what the post said:
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will close the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to new applications at 8 a.m. on June 15th. The program assists homeowners who have struggled to make mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure comes as program funds are running low, prompting an urgent
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across the region, calling on people to schedule appointments now to stabilize the blood supply. The organization has seen an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks, critical for maintaining lifesaving blood products in hospitals into
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