Smoke, heat shape how people are spending summer in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — From checking air quality before heading outside to changing vacation destinations overnight, wildfire smoke is factoring into summer…
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There’s Good News: Young volunteers learn rescue techniques and wildfire safety in Burns
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young people in Burns are getting hands-on experience helping protect their community from wildfires. On August 11th and 12th,…
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There’s Good News: Over The Edge Taphouse donates $3,414 to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local business is giving back to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. Over The Edge Taphouse donated $3,414…
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Redmond intersection closure scheduled from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond should expect a full intersection closure starting next week. The city says NW 19th Street and NW Maple…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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Oregon voters may decide on hunting and farming protections by November 2028
OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon.…
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Madras selects three finalists for next police chief position
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has selected three finalists for its next police chief. The finalists are Jeffrey Hattersley, Adrian…
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Bend man arrested after alleged explicit texts to teen in undercover police operation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 47-year-old Bend resident was arrested Thursday on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual conduct and online sexual corruption…
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BLM urges caution on public lands as Oregon fire season breaks records
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land…
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Rep. Bentz to host Prineville town hall on wildfire recovery, federal legislation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2…
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NASA studies fire clouds during Oregon’s record 2.5 million-acre burn season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of…
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By Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Prince Harry and Meghan’s surprise return to Britain has sparked global speculation about why now…
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Woman charged in ISIS-inspired terror plot to detonate explosive device at New York State Capitol, feds say
By Lila Dominus, CNN (CNN) – A 35-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a plot to use an explosive device to attack the New York State…
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Central Oregon youth seek mentors as new school year begins
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is asking community members to become mentors as 78 local youth await matches for…
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Camera Confusion: City of Bend reminds residents Flock cameras are not traffic enforcement cameras, pilot program expired
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents,…
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Fire restrictions stay in place on Oregon and Washington BLM lands
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all Bureau of Land Management public lands across Oregon and Washington today, as a…
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Oregon highlights paid family leave options for new parents this month
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Paid Leave Oregon is highlighting paid family leave benefits available to new parents during National Breastfeeding Month this…
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Free health and wellness fair to offer screenings in Bend on Sept. 19
A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide…
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Oregon reports 93% of SNAP recipients qualify for work rule exemptions
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Most Oregonians subject to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work or activity rules qualify for an exemption, according…
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Israel moves forward with internationally condemned settlement plan that could ‘bury’ two-state solution
By Tal Shalev, Zeena Saifi, Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli government advanced an internationally condemned settlement plan in the…
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