WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School NJROTC cadets have arrived in Washington, D.C., where they will represent Oregon in the National Memorial Day Parade this Monday. This opportunity was made possible through significant community support and generous donations. The cadets have already begun making memories in the nation’s capital, visiting historical sites such
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Memorial Day is considered by some to be the “unofficial” start to summer. This weekend the weather will help that along with temperatures in the low 80s starting tomorrow and lingering through Sunday. High pressure off the coast will continue to keep the dry pattern in place as well as the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is launching a series of new youth and family volunteer opportunities. These programs aim to engage the high desert community in caring for and protecting native wildlife. Think Wild, a small non-profit organization in Bend, relies on local community support to accomplish
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local agencies are issuing a community-wide reminder about e-bike safety and laws as warmer weather increases the number of road users. This alert follows a significant rise in e-bike crashes and patient injuries in the area. The Bend Police Department, in collaboration with Bend Fire & Rescue, Bend-La Pine Schools, Bend
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Public Health is urging residents to take precautions after a dog in Sisters came into contact with a bat that tested positive for rabies. The public health advisory emphasizes the serious nature of the viral disease and the importance of preventative measures for both people and pets. Rabies is
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OREGON (KTVZ) — GasBuddy released its 2026 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast today, indicating that American road trip culture remains resilient even as fuel prices surge. The national average gas price is forecast to reach $4.48 per gallon on Memorial Day and could average $4.80 per gallon throughout the summer travel season. This projected
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community Development Department’s 2026-27 Work Plan. This hearing, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Deschutes Services Building, located at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend, invites community members to provide feedback. The public
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) will begin offering digital 12-month parking permits starting May 21. These new digital permits provide a modern and accessible way for visitors to park at Oregon’s state parks. The digital permits are available for the same price as the previous physical parking permits. In-state residents
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF), a program of Visit Bend, recently awarded $300,000 in grants to 22 organizations in Bend. This funding supports arts and cultural tourism projects to increase participation in cultural experiences and spur economic activity during Bend’s shoulder seasons. The BCTF has now reinvested more than $2.8
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our local graduates who are ready to take the next big step. Do you have a graduate this year? We invite proud families and friends to share their favorite
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Burns Fire and Police recently welcomed some special guests for a fun-filled, and educational day. Burns Fire says Juntura School students, teachers, and families came to the Burns Fire and Police departments for an exciting BBQ and tour. Everyone had a blast touring the station, emergency vehicles, and participating in the activities.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a quiet week across the High Desert as high pressure continues to bring dry and warmer weather. The gradual warm up continues today, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 70s. Thursday may bring a few more clouds at times, but overall we’re expecting mostly sunny skies. If
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner positions, primary nominations for statewide offices and the failure of several measures. While some races concluded with clear winners, others in Deschutes and Crook Counties are headed for November runoffs. Deschutes and Jefferson County Results
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a tractor competition today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This event provided participants with both a competitive challenge and a practical learning experience. Teen competitors engaged in various tasks, including parking tractors with long and short trailers, attaching and detaching different farm equipment and
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Frankie is in fifth grade at Sage Elementary School in Redmond and is a huge fan of math and geography. To become meteorologist, you really need to know mathematics and it is very important to understand and figure out the maps. A great combination if anyone wants to forecast the weather, and Frankie is well
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) BestCare Treatment Services broke ground today in Madras on a new Latino residential treatment facility for substance abuse. This project aims to provide live-in treatment with a crucial cultural component. The facility is expected to be a historic new project for the community. The new 8,000-square-foot campus will provide live-in treatment for
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(update: adding video, comments from future homeowner, First Story director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local family’s dream of homeownership took a major step forward Wednesday, as First Story, volunteers, and community leaders raised the first walls of their new home in Bend. First Story, a nonprofit founded by Hayden Homes, helps families build long-term
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community radio station KPOV is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a Beatles Sing-Along fundraiser on June 26. The event, scheduled from 7-10 p.m. at The Commonwealth Pub in Bend, marks the return of a popular gathering after a 2-year hiatus. Tickets are currently on sale and are expected to sell out
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor’s sixth annual RendezVan festival achieved a 45% landfill diversion rate while also raising over $1,000 for The Environmental Center. The sustainability efforts were led by a Green Team, composed of Central Oregon locals and supported by a Subaru Cause-Marketing Grant and Mt. Bachelor’s Play Forever program. The four-day
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