REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From speeding concerns to xeriscape landscaping rebates, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. He also wanted to invited the community to the upcoming Community Block Party to celebrate America’s 250th celebration and the annual 4th of July celebration: July 2 – 4:00 PM Concert –
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Sawyer Park is one of Bend’s larger community parks, stretching along both sides of the Deschutes River. In this week’s Park Pick, Jillian Fortner explores the park’s history, from its days as a state park to the improvements planned for its future.
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says this funding allows the station to have more employees on throughout the summer, allowing them to better serve their communities with quicker response times and manage wildfire threats faster. Crews will be seen throughout
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative petition has been filed in La Pine, Ore., to establish noise and lighting standards for data centers operating within the city. The measure also requires annual public reporting of electricity usage, water usage, generator runtime and the number of employees. This initiative seeks to reduce nuisance impacts that
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Val Hoyle (OR-4) reintroduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act) yesterday in Washington, D.C. The comprehensive housing legislation aims to tackle the housing affordability crisis and end homelessness nationwide. The bill would expand the production of affordable housing for low-income and
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of the Reggae Rise Up music festival in Redmond to the Sisters Rodeo. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, June 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:Â https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 71st class of the Oregon Youth Challenge graduated today. The formal ceremony took place at the Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend, and marks the completion of an intensive 22-week program. The program focues on regimented behavior and education. It offers youth a second chance, if they’re struggling with school or
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District is set to enhance its athletic facilities with the construction of a new wrestling room at the middle school, promising improved training opportunities for young athletes.In a press release provided to KTVZ News from district superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff, Hoff said, “This project is much more than
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Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency for Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake and Malheur counties in Oregon. This declaration brings the total number of Oregon counties under drought emergency status to 17 out of 36. The declaration, issued through Executive Order 26-09, directs state agencies to coordinate
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:Â https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn tribute will take place next week in Salem as Oregon honors firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training and the Oregon Fire Service Honor Guard will host the annual Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns for the upcoming 4th of July fireworks show due to dry conditions to e-bike enforcement, 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 and have your question featured on next months
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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. Congrats Grad! is sponsored by Mission Linen Supply and Bright Wood. Submissions closed June 6th.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services are partnering to host a free Community Shred Event this Saturday, June 13, in La Pine. Residents can dispose of sensitive documents, unwanted medications and worn American flags and also donate non-perishable food items. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The intersection will fully close to safely complete the work, with detours in place for motorists. The project is a voter-approved 2020 Transportation GO Bond initiative. The work includes constructing a new
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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:Â 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
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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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