FIRE ALERT: Akawa Butte Fire Grows, Challenging Terrain Near Crooked River Ranch
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews continue to battle the Akawa Butte Fire burning roughly nine miles northwest of Crooked River Ranch, as…
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Sunriver Police respond to incident outside Sunriver Public Safety Building
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Police tell KTVZ News an adult man was found dead outside the Sunriver Public Safety Building late Monday morning.…
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UPDATE: Redmond Fire and Rescue Report Fire Started by Resident Shooting at Exploding Targets
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed that the Oak Fire was started by a resident who was shooting at exploding targets. Below is the press…
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Young Listeners’ Guild offers free BOGO concert tickets for ages 17 and under
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Young Listeners’ Guild is offering free concert tickets for ages 17 and under with the purchase of a regular-priced ticket,…
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Gov. Kotek seeks applicants for Union and Wallowa County Circuit Court vacancy
Salem, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Union and Wallowa County…
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Exclusive: Officials for Pilot, Brewer, and Akawa Butte Fires provide update, explain conditions and resources
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An incident command post has been established at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds as crews continue battling numerous wildfires…
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KTVZ News has learned evacuations are underway in Wheeler County due to multiple wildfires. From Central Oregon Fire: Central Oregon —…
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Powder House opens Base Camp, transforming west-side property into food truck pavilion and taphouse
BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place…
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National blood emergency highlights need for donations in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat…
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Over 50 wildfires ignited by lightning strikes sweep across Central Oregon
Wheeler County, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon experienced widespread lightning activity yesterday, July 15, 2026, with more than 2,000 strikes…
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Bend seeks community members for Police Chief’s Advisory Council
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from community members to serve on its Police Chief’s Advisory Council.…
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Crooked River Roundup races kick off in Prineville with four nights of high-stakes action
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 60th annual Crooked River Roundup parimutuel horse races kick off Wednesday night at the Crook County Fairgrounds,…
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Senator Merkley discusses new aviation safety bill, ICE activity, and more with KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) sat down with KTVZ News on Wednesday to discuss new legislation he says is aimed at…
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Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink for Make-A-Wish Oregon this Friday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ)—Dutch Bros Coffee and the Dutch Bros Foundation are partnering with Make-A-Wish Oregon for a fundraiser this Friday, July 17. The…
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Deschutes National Forest opens comment period for restoration project
Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has opened a public comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment of the Sisters…
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Northwest team with Central Oregon ties deployed to Colorado’s Elk Fire
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Colorado is leaning on national support as roughly eight wildfires burn across the state, including several among the…
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Food shortage: Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks urgent community donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries is asking for urgent community support as it faces a critical shortage of food while serving…
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Oregon State Police seek witnesses to serious Highway 20 crash
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are asking for additional witnesses following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 20 last week that…
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Family Access Network receives $50,000 grant for Central Oregon families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to support services for…
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Applications now open for 2026 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for startups hoping to compete in the 2026 Bend Venture Conference, a long-running event that brings…
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