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Strong storms down trees, traps vehicles near Sunriver airport

July 22, 2026 6:19 pm Tracee Tuesday

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly…

Air quality forces shutdown of several Redmond School District meal sites

July 22, 2026 7:36 am Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Nutrition Services has temporarily suspended most of its Summer Meals service at public meal sites.…

FIRE ALERT: Inside the Line, The Rowe Creek Complex Fire

July 21, 2026 9:46 pm Spencer Sacks

WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting…

Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 22nd

July 22, 2026 7:15 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Jefferson County resident killed in ATV crash amid Brewer Fire response

July 21, 2026 5:37 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County resident died in an ATV accident on private property while attempting to protect his home from the…

High Desert Christian Academy announces permanent and sudden closure

July 21, 2026 9:41 am Prineville Review

By: Justin AldermanPrineville, Ore. — High Desert Christian Academy has announced it will permanently close at the end of the month, bringing an…

Save the Date: 31st annual High Desert Garden Tour, Threads & Tunes vintage pop-up, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon

July 17, 2026 7:15 am Kelsey Merison

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the 31st annual High Desert…

Man arrested after striking two highway workers on I-84 off-ramp

July 17, 2026 7:14 am Kelsey Merison

HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 15th, 2026, Oregon State Police arrested Gregory Adam Polanski, 43, after he struck two Oregon Department of…

Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 17th

July 17, 2026 7:13 am Kelsey Merison

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…

KTVZ News promotes Kelsey Merison to Evening Anchor, Assumes new role with Lee Anderson on August 3rd

July 16, 2026 10:30 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is excited to announce the promotion of Kelsey Merison to evening anchor. Merison will begin her new role on Monday,…

Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to questions regarding cannabis dispensaries, firework usage, and more

July 16, 2026 7:26 am Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions regarding the amount of cannabis dispensaries allowed within city limits to reports of illegal firework usage…

Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 15th

July 15, 2026 7:13 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

City of Madras looks to reclaim business loan

July 14, 2026 10:47 pm Tyson Beauchemin

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras is seeking to settle an outstanding loan of approximately $1.2 million from Initiative Brewing. The city…

Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 14th

July 14, 2026 7:12 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Tribute to fallen soldiers ride through Central Oregon, honoring military heroes

July 12, 2026 9:42 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers…

This Just In: Wanted Suspect, Gabriel Dean Christensen, Arrested

July 11, 2026 9:38 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments.…

Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 9th

July 9, 2026 7:14 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Bend Park and Recreation District: No bridge jumping in Bend parks

July 8, 2026 7:13 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An important reminder from the Bend Park and Recreation District: Bridge jumping is not a harmless summer activity– and it’s…

Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 7th

July 7, 2026 7:17 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Demolition of old Bend High begins with Gymnasium

July 6, 2026 7:32 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Demolition of the old Bend High School began today, starting with the gymnasium. An excavator with a specialized pincer…