CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Tuesday, August 4th marks ‘National Night Out’–and the annual community-building campaign will be featured in multiple Central Oregon communities. National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, and our Central Oregon agencies would love for you to join in on the fun! You can join Bend Police at Mountain View
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 65,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Washington state as wildfires cause widespread destruction. The American Red Cross is currently coordinating relief efforts and requesting local support to assist those displaced by the fires. The organization is accepting monetary donations and blood to support ongoing disaster relief operations.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds has contracted a private parking personnel company to manage traffic and congestion for this year’s event. A team of 25 people is dedicated to directing vehicles entering and leaving the fairgrounds. Additionally, the Redmond Police Department has assigned two units for traffic patrol to assist with the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Air Tanker Base has pumped more than 1 million gallons of retardant in the last two weeks, reaching its typical annual volume in just 14 days. Crews at the base are currently supporting firefighting efforts for the Akawa Butte Fire, the Rowe Creek Complex Fire and several other blazes
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 31st. 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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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the the GoodLife Brewing Backyard Bash to the return of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a place to go if they need to evacuate their animals. It says the Pet Evacuation Team is available 24/7 at Sky Hawk Ranch in Redmond. If you are being evacuated, bring your animals directly to Sky Hawk Ranch, located at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch, a new townhome development in Northwest Redmond. The event included a donation to the nonprofit Leadership Redmond and serves as a preview for public grand opening events scheduled for this weekend. The development
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides and entertainment. The event at the fairgrounds offers a diverse selection of culinary options ranging from classic fair staples to international dishes. The fair features a mix of new and returning stands
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the City of Bend is working on several street preservation projects. This week, they’re chipsealing some busy streets, including Mt. Washington Drive, Olney and Revere avenues, and Purcell Boulevard. Brosterhous Road from the railroad undercrossing to Windsor Drive is now closed for construction on the Azalia and Windsor Septic to Sewer Project.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 29th. 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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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore.(KTVZ) — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire Monday evening and worked quickly to extinguish the blaze and ensure the scene was safe. The agency offered a reminder to stay alert while driving: if you notice smoke or flames coming from a vehicle, pull over
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members rolled up their sleeves Friday to honor the life and legacy of Redmond firefighter-paramedic Michael Kienzle by donating blood during a special American Red Cross blood drive.The event brought together family, friends, fellow firefighters, first responders and community members to continue Kienzle’s lifelong commitment to helping others. Organizers said
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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 Balloons Over Bend all weekend long to a free plant swap happening at the Deschutes Central Library. 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, July 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) BrightSide Animal Center, Redmond’s nonprofit animal shelter, has a new ‘Dog Day Out’ program, where community members can take a shelter dog out for a day on the town. Whether it’s walking around your block, a relaxing afternoon at home, a hike on the trails, or an adventure around town–even a few hours
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of Sisters is rallying to support firefighters and residents affected by nearby fires. Local businesses Lucky’s Woodsman and Sisters Athletic Club are offering free services to those protecting the area and anyone displaced from their homes. These community efforts come as fires in the region are getting closer to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is once again stepping up to help out our local wildlife population. The nonprofit wildlife hospital says right now, wildfire season is affecting both people and wildlife across Central Oregon. As animals move to escape fire and smoke, we’re likely to see increased wildlife activity in unexpected places.
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue crews responded to a reported lightning strike during Thursday night’s thunderstorms (July 22nd). The agency reminds you that lightning can ignite vegetation and create fire hazards. If you see smoke or fire following a storm, call 911 immediately.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 23rd. 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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