ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board met Wednesday evening where residents voiced concerns about the proposed levy on Tuesday’s ballot. According to the district, the levy is needed to provide funding for operations, staffing and emergency response services.In the photo below, provided by the Alfalfa Fire and Rescue Facebook page, the district
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Quincy, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, recently retired from R.E. Jewell Elementary in Bend after more than seven years of service. The elementary school marked her dedication with a special assembly, where she received a plaque and a gift basket. Quincy spent her tenure at the elementary school teaching students and
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SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet drive home turned into a rare, and for some, unsettling wildlife encounter in southern Deschutes County. A wolf sighting near La Pine is once again putting a spotlight on the growing presence of apex predators in Central Oregon. The video, captured by a local college student, was
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The high desert will see a mix of clouds and sunshine today and again Friday as temperatures cool down for the weekend. The highs today will be in the low 70s followed by the middle 60s Friday and the 50s over the weekend. There will be a ridge of high pressure
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ordinary city council meeting in La Pine Wednesday night was unexpectedly attended by nearly a hundred members of the public, who all had the same message. They want the city to say “no” to data centers. Back in March, the council heard a proposal for the creation of a data
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National Forests–and you have the chance to help out. The nonprofit is looking for volunteers from June 23rd-26th and again from July 9th-12th, to help restore and protect beaver habitat across central and eastern Oregon. The
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, which means many are getting their boats ready for the season. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to get their boats inspected now for the 2026 season. There’s a boat inspection scheduled at Madras Marine on Saturday, May 16th from 9 a.m-1 p.m. You’ll need to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a beautiful spring day across Central Oregon with mostly sunny skies and dry conditions. Highs will climb into the mid 60s to low 70s this afternoon, along with some breezy winds developing later in the day. Friday starts off mostly sunny, but clouds will gradually increase through the day.
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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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about the new red light traffic cameras to what the city is doing to conserve water, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment. Just click here.
Continue Reading UPDATE: KTVZ News has posted the entire board meeting from Wednesday night, which included a public comment period. You can watch the entire meeting above. UPDATE: At Wednesday’s meeting, there were concerns by voiced by residents over the proposed levy on Tuesday’s ballot and the impact higher taxes would have on their finances. KTVZ News
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Sammy is in the sixth grade at Sisters Middle School, and his favorite subject is science. The best part of science is learning about plants and animals, as well as the weather. As far as the weather goes, there is equal interest in both warm and cold weather, as long as they are not too
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office recently tested its emergency alert system by sending messages to 72,000 people. The system is designed to notify the public during critical events such as wildfires, gas leaks and active shooter incidents.The alert system aims to provide residents with vital time to prepare for emergencies.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday, May 30th, from 5-10 p.m., the La Pine Community Kitchen is holding ‘Together for Tomorrow’ luau and auction fundraiser. You can enjoy Hawaiian food and help feed people who need a hand up
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Homeless Leadership Coalition announced a significant decrease in homelessness for Bend and the Central Oregon region, according to its 2026 Point in Time Count. The count, conducted from Jan. 27 through Feb. 2, found a 16% reduction in people experiencing homelessness in Bend. The broader Central Oregon region also experienced a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – SeaPort Airlines is launching new seasonal service from Redmond with flights scheduled to begin May 22nd with destinations in the Pacific Northwest.It’s a private chartered plane service, which means you skip TSA, and enjoy the exclusivity of flying in your own plane. The limited seasonal service will operate on Mondays and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is looking to hire 10 bus drivers as a wave of longtime employees retire, and the district is inviting potential applicants to try the job for themselves at an upcoming “Drive & Apply” event. Executive Director of Transportation Kim Crabtree said the openings come as several veteran drivers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — KTVZ’s Spencer Sacks spoke with Sen. Jeff Merkley on Wednesday to discuss his concerns and position on the Iran Conflict as well as insider training within government institutions on prediction markets.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Gusty winds will continue today and tonight as we dry out from the mountain rain and high elevation wintry mix last night. The winds will be generally from the west, so robust crosswinds may cause some issues on North/South roadways like 97. The windy weather is also associated with much cooler
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent the devastating consequences of human-caused wildfires. With more than 70% of Oregon wildfires stemming from human actions, ODF is emphasizing the importance of safe burning practices and introducing a new
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