(Update: added information about Sister-Camp Sherman’s Fire Corps’ Car Seat Safety Program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Central Oregon for a child passenger safety enforcement blitz through Sept. 6. Deputies will be watching for children who are unbuckled or improperly restrained. Sheriff Ty Rupert says the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking volunteers for an expanded fall field season after wildfires and unsafe summer conditions forced the cancellation and rescheduling of multiple restoration projects. The recruitment push will run through September and October across Central and Eastern Oregon to make up for field time lost
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the people working behind the scenes to keep residents informed during emergencies. During fire season, emergency management teams work around the clock to provide updates and important information to the community. That includes coordinating with
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a house fire breaks out, every second counts — including when it comes to getting your pets to safety. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue says a device called Rescue Retriever was designed to help firefighters locate pets inside a burning home. The device detects smoke and activates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Meet Matt, a three-month-old puppy looking for his forever home through the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Matt and his littermate, Logan, are both male puppies who are expected to grow into large dogs. Humane Society staff say Matt is curious and inquisitive, but surprisingly calm and laid-back for a puppy.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual Airshow of the Cascades returns to the Madras Municipal Airport Friday and Saturday. Organizers describe the event as more than an airshow. The two-day festival combines aerial performances with aircraft displays, rides,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a commercial quantity of fentanyl during a traffic stop. Jeremy Scott Boggs was taken into custody following a month-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team into suspected illegal narcotics sales. Detectives with
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub Scout, and now he’s earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He’s also the first Eagle Scout from Jefferson County in 15 years. For his Eagle Project, Martinelli designed and built two
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the Pacific Northwest faces a record-setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest. BLM officials are urging hikers, hunters, and other recreators to use extreme caution and follow all fire restrictions
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of fire crews. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says there are now no Level 3 – Go Now or Level 2 – Be Set evacuation notifications remaining for the fire. A
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly contained the blaze, officials said. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched just before 9 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of NW Fresno Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the
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Summer is coming to an end shortly, but it is also getting closer to “Harvest Time” in the area. This week’s featured gardens include a box garden, or raised garden, a pollinator’s paradise along with a long standing garden of “red ladies” continuing to stand tall.
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Cambria is heading into the 8th grade at Sky View Middle School and is looking forward to her social studies classes and choir. A big fan of the Today Show, Cambria has been looking forward to becoming a Junior Forecaster for a long time. She understands the difficulty forecasting the weather and is curious about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruffwear, a dog clothing company based in Bend, donated approximately $15,000 in cash and gear to the Humane Society of Central Oregon in recognition of International Dog Day. The holiday is observed to celebrate dogs and encourage pet adoption. In addition to the financial and product donation, Ruffwear employees spent the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond is getting a $25,000 boost toward a new playground! The grant from the Kiwanis International Foundation will help fund a playground at the new Redmond Hub. The center is expected to open in early fall. The grant brings the Kiwanis Club’s three-year fundraising total to $143,000
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Dog Day, and local law enforcement is celebrating with some very good boys and girls. Bend Police K9’s Maggie, Billy, and Buck are getting some extra treats. Drug Detection K9 Bonnie is getting some extra love too — if she can ever sit still long enough for it! Happy
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Happening next, AAA is expecting a busy, and more expensive, labor day weekend for travelers. AAA booking data shows Alaska cruises, national parks, Central Oregon, and the Oregon coast are among the top destinations for Oregonians. Many travel expenses are up compared to last year, including domestic flights, hotels, cruises and gas–but rental cars and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest revenue and economic forecast is holding steady overall, but some numbers are raising concerns about the state’s economy. The forecast shows corporate income tax and corporate activities tax revenue projections dropping by a combined $187 million. House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer of McMinnville says the numbers are a warning sign
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OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 1,900 Oregon households have received long-term rental assistance since July of last year through a program run by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). The program helps people stay housed after exiting homelessness. More than 500 people in rural Oregon have received help since the program expanded to those communities.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest lifted the temporary emergency closure for the Akawa Butte Fire area today, reopening the land to the public while urging visitors to exercise caution. Forest Service officials warned that burned landscapes contain safety hazards that did not exist prior to the fire or were worsened by its
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