Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a farmers market, to the Pedal for the Planet Event, and the 2026 Home & Garden Show! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Editor’s Note: The former article published omitted Paul Garrison’s tenure with the Madras Police Department following the termination for Tim Plummer. We apologize for the error.MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) The city of Madras has stopped its search for a new police chief. Interim Chief Angela Elder will remain in the role indefinitely, as the city prioritizes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 170 pounds of unused medications have been safely removed from the streets thanks to a recent DEA take back event, with 64 cars participating and nearly 80 pounds of injectable drugs collected. For those who missed the event, a convenient drop-off kiosk remains available at the Bend Police Station.
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India is a fourth grade student at Grace Academy and enjoys studying english and grammar. Each morning India provides her family with the daily forecast and that has become the highlight of the morning for her family. She is also very good at gymnastics and has a trampoline in her yard. She is on a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, visited Buckingham Elementary last week. He shared his journey and messages of resilience and self-belief with students. The visit, hosted by Bend-La Pine Schools, allowed Garcia-Tolson to discuss his experiences growing up with a disability and becoming a world-class athlete. He spoke about determination
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School is set to host its third annual Life and Career Readiness Night this Thursday, April 30th offering students and families a unique opportunity to connect with college representatives, trade schools and employers from across Central Oregon. The event, running from 5 to 7 p.m., aims to help attendees
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders will bring a Fallen Soldier Cart, used to respectfully transport the remains of fallen service members and veterans, through Central Oregon on June 25 and 26. This meaningful stop will include an overnight stay in Madras to honor those who gave everything, including local heroes. This particular
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras High School students are presenting “These Shining Lives,” a play based on the true story of the Radium Girls. The production is scheduled for two runs in May: May 8 through 10 and May 15 through 16. The play chronicles the lives of young women in early 1900s Chicago who
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As warmer weather approaches, local artisans and food enthusiasts are gearing up for the curated Market in Prineville on Saturday, May 16th. Hosted at the Crook County Fairgrounds, this bustling event will feature more than 70 vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delectable baked goods and gourmet treats from food
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, in collaboration with Jefferson County Emergency Management, is set to conduct a crucial county-wide test of the Emergency Alert System today. Residents may receive messages on their phones, landlines and emails between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., but no action is required. This test aims to
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. 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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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is conducting its annual marine law enforcement training in Jefferson County. The training, which began yesterday and runs until May 8th, aims to enhance officers’ boat maneuvering skills and knowledge of boating safety rules. The training provides law enforcement officers with hands-on experience, allowing them
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firewood collection season for personal and commercial use will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland beginning May 1, 2026. The season will run through Nov. 30, 2026. While personal use firewood permits are free, they are still required for collection. The public can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drew Whyte has been named the new deputy chief of prevention and fire marshal for Bend Fire & Rescue. He started his new assignment in February, bringing 29 years of fire service experience to the department. He will lead the Fire Prevention Division and oversee community risk reduction efforts for the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tyler Hubbard, a chart-topping country music artist, will perform live at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Ore. The concert, part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series, is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026. Hubbard is set to deliver a high-energy country music show featuring
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following her April 15th resignation as commissioner of the Madras Redevelopment Commission, Janine Metteer is now citing issues that she felt were “above my pay grade” in a Madras Pioneer interview. Metteer expressed frustration with what she described as a lack of transparency and a disconnect between city priorities and community
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. 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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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Livestock Auction recently held a feeder sale, drawing a large crowd and featuring nearly one thousand cattle on the auction block. The event highlighted the robust state of the cattle industry, which remains strong while other sectors may be struggling. Feeder cattle are defined as being under one
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue was activated Saturday evening for a possible SOS signal on the Lookout Mountain Trail. Teams conducted a search that lasted several hours before being called off around 11 p.m., with no injured or lost person located. Dispatch received the possible distress signal, though no information
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On April 24th, a swift and coordinated response by the Burns Fire Department and Hines Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a significant structure fire on Pierce Street, preserving the majority of the building. The multi-agency effort, which saw minimal resource utilization, highlighted the crucial role of volunteer firefighters in the community. No
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