Alaska Airlines lifts ground stop after IT outage affects operations
By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Alaska Airlines said its operations have resumed after a temporary ground stop was issued on all its flights and…
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Fairwell Festival in Redmond, new exit route added to ease traffic
The third annual FairWell Festival is set to begin in Redmond…
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Cram Fire grows to nearly 96,000 acres, closer to ‘megafire’ status; widespread evacuations continue
The Cram Fire raging in Jefferson and Wasco counties grew fast in more hot and dry conditions Wednesday, paired with shifting winds and challenging…
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Pedaling toward progress: City of Bend launches bike-share as eco-friendly transportation option
You may have seen new black and teal e-bikes popping up around Bend recently. They’re part of a new bike-share program the City of Bend…
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Problem Solvers: Missed mail, illegal signs, fed-up residents: Why one Bend neighborhood may be a warning sign for others
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As one westside Bend neighborhood near Galveston and Century Drive grows with new construction and tourists, the Problem Solvers…
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Six structures lost to explosive Cram Fire, now approaching 100,000 acres: One resident shares story
Residents living in the Ashwood community are grappling with the loss of structures after the over 95,000-acre Cram Fire started this…
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Redmond-area RV park arson suspect arraigned; judge sets bail at $1 million after learning of 2 prior arson convictions
A Deschutes County judge on Friday set bail at $1 million for a Redmond-area woman facing arson and other charges, accused of setting her RV on fire,…
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Man seeking ‘fresh start’ accused of arson, setting SUV on fire north of Bend that spread to nearby trailer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of a small homeless encampment north of Bend was arrested on arson and other charges Friday, accused of setting a…
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PLAN AHEAD: Officials offer public safety reminders ahead of Redmond’s FairWell Festival
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual FairWell Festival is returning to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, bringing in thousands of…
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Salt Lake City-based Breeze Airways to begin flights from Redmond to Burbank, Las Vegas and Utah next spring
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just days after Avelo Airlines announced it would be leaving Redmond Airport, another airline, Breeze Airways, announced…
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OSU-Cascades launching a degree in accountancy this fall to address a statewide shortage of accountants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades announced this week it will offer a new bachelor’s degree in accountancy this fall to…
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Willamette National Forest to implement fire restrictions, including Three Sisters and Mt. Jefferson wilderness areas
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting Friday,…
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: From new city developments to drone light shows in 2026, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer questions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic intersections to new business developments, park programs, drone shows. Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch bring us the…
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$10 million state funding boost advances CORE3, Redmond’s regional disaster response, training hub
The Oregon Legislature has approved $10 million to help advance the long-planned CORE3 training and response center in…
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Crews contain apparent vehicle fire which broke out off Highway 97 in north Bend near the homeless encampment ‘Dirt World’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire has contained a fire that broke out at 2:35 PM in north Bend off Highway 97, near the homeless encampment known as…
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Pets and smoke: How to keep your furry friend safe with poor air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, smoke and air quality concerns are top of mind for many Central Oregonians. It’s important to remember to limit…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Jefferson, Klamath counties due to wildfire smoke; rest of local area also affected
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday for Klamath and Jefferson…
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Isabella Warren reports live on KTVZ+ from Cram Fire’s fire camp
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Isabella Warren gave us the latest updates on the fast-growing Cram Fire during a KTVZ+ livestream Wednesday afternoon from…
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Highland Fire in Juniper Canyon SE of Prineville now 75% contained as crews continue mop-up efforts
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Highland Fire burning in the Juniper Canyon area southeast of Prineville is now 75% contained and remains at 719…
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Governor Kotek declares state of emergency for the rest of 2025 due to imminent threat of wildfire
Declaration allows responders to use all necessary and appropriate resources of the state to support wildfire response. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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