Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, May 27th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 27th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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New affordable housing community in La Pine to open applications
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications for Wickiup Station Apartments, a new affordable housing community in La Pine, will open on Thursday, May 28, 2026, along with a community application event. This event marks a major milestone for the development located in the Wickiup Junction area. The new development will provide 39 affordable housing units,
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Memorial Day gas prices in Oregon hit record high despite recent drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are pulling back in 44 states, including Oregon this week. But Memorial Day weekend gas prices in Oregon were the highest ever for the holiday, while the national average was the highest in four years. Crude oil prices moved lower last week as the U.S. and Iran seemed to
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Bullet tears through neighbor’s TV in one of two accidental Bend gun discharges this month
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Bend PD PIO, Shelia Miller and from a neighbor of one of the shootings) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police issued gun safety reminders after two separate accidental handgun discharges occurred in Bend just this month. The incidents resulted in two arrests and put neighbors at serious risk. The incidents involved
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OSU-Cascades launches Energy Innovation Center for energy solutions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades has launched the Energy Innovation Center in Bend to accelerate research and development in energy technologies. The center will focus on energy storage, carbon capture and abatement, and power generation and controls. The new center is designed to help advance the work of entrepreneurs and companies focused on
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St. Charles Foundation’s ‘Give for Good Day’ supports health system services & their workers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The St. Charles Foundation is inviting the community to express gratitude and support health care workers during Give for Good Day on May 28. The 24-hour virtual event has already garnered more than $45,000 toward its $80,000 fundraising goal. St. Charles Foundation is celebrating the positive impact of health care workers on
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COCC’s community education program offers 70+ youth camps in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon Community College will host youth camps from June 15 to Aug. 27, 2026. The hands-on, multi-day programs will take place at the college’s campuses in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. These camps are designed for children ages 10 to 15 and start at $59. The camps, part of COCC’s community
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Caught on Camera: Theft from Marijuana Dispensary
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected robbery of marijuana vapes was captured on camera. The business, Wacky Tobacky on Greenwood, seeks public assistance in identifying the individual in the video. In the video, you can see a young man tearing vapes off of the wall. The manager, Jay Burns was just around the corner and
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Gas prices fall slightly in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon drivers are getting a little relief at the pump this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Oregon dropped nearly 5 cents over the past week, now sitting at $5.26 a gallon. That’s still about 26 cents higher than a month ago — and more than
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2026 Wildfire Awareness Month: Have a Plan, Build a Go-bag, Get Insured, Be Ready to Evacuate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon is going to be a tinderbox this wildfire season. With counties across the state already declaring drought emergencies, we are heading into what will be one of the driest seasons in more than a decade. As a result, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is asking you to get ready
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 26th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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WATCH: Coast Guard uses helicopter to rescue injured hiker in Lincoln City
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Newport rescued a 25-year-old female hiker from a cliff on God’s Thumb in Lincoln City on Sunday. According to a press release, at approximately 4:10 p.m. on May 24th, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were contacted by Lincoln County dispatch, who requested assistance rescuing a hiker from a cliff after she sustained multiple injuries during a fall. The Coast Guard
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Redmond honors fallen service members with Memorial Day ceremonies and flag displays
REDMOND, Ore. — Memorial Day in Redmond began early Monday morning, with rows of American flags lining Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery as the community gathered to honor those who served. The first ceremony took place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery, where attendees paused to reflect and pay tribute to fallen service members.
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‘We are Remebering’, Veteran shares story of fallen friend on Memorial Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Memorial Day, the names, ages and hometowns of every U.S. service person killed in Afghanistan and Iraq were read in Troy field. The event, formally known as “We Are Remembering – Not Just A Number,” has been going for 19 years. The names are read in front of a field
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Central Oregon NJROTC cadets represent the region in Washington, D.C. Memorial Day Parade
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Cadets with the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) from Mountain View High School, La Pine, and Crook County are in Washington, D.C., and marched in the 250th Memorial Day Parade today. They also attended the National Memorial Day Concert on the West Lawn of the Capitol Building. The program provides leadership education
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Pet Pals: Bunny is a funny, fitting name for this furry rabbit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon has pets, ready They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including several rabbits. Lynne Ouchida brought one, fittingly named Bunny, for Friday’s Pet Pals segment.
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High Desert vs. high costs: Central Oregon heads outdoors for Memorial Day weekend activities
(update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is once again a top Memorial Day weekend destination. This year, as travel, gas, and food costs rise, people are looking for ways to enjoy the weekend without overspending. For many people in Central Oregon, the plan is simple: get outside. According to AAA, about 45 million
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Organ donor advocate and Ride4Life founder, Max Orsini, aims for Guinness World Record
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Max Orsini, a two-time organ recipient and founder of the charity Ride Four Life Northwest, announced today his plan to attempt a Guinness World Record. Next year, Orsini will try to achieve the longest recorded trip with a motorcycle sidecar across Central Oregon. His goal is to raise awareness for organ donation.
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Happening Next: Learn About Homeownership Opportunities at an Affordable Home Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are invited to a free Affordable Homeownership Fair on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. NeighborImpact HomeSource will host the event, connecting attendees with local affordable housing developers and resources for homebuyer education and eligibility. The fair is part of NeighborWorks Week, which
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Boating safety tips for a memorable Oregon waterway experience
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time with friends and family. That is why recreational boating is one of the best ways to create memories. The Oregon State Marine Board advocates that all boaters be aware of their surroundings while on
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