Shifting Seasons: Wildfire activity and our warming world
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year was a record year for wildfires in Oregon, as 1.93 million acres were burned, surpassing the old record of 1.2 million…
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Pacific Power plans a second 15-minute power outage late Thursday to 6,530 customers in NE Bend
(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for…
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Chavez-DeRemer warns governors states could lose federal funds if illegal immigrants are given jobless benefits
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is urging governors to comply with President Trump’s directives ensuring tax…
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Save the Date: First-ever Bend Bike Festival and more events in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a new…
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It’s time to speak your MIND: USC’s ice bucket challenge makes waves in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’ve opened social media recently, you’ve likely seen it — hundreds, even thousands of people dumping ice water over…
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Key precision: St. Charles spinal surgeons are first in Oregon to use state-of-the-art 3D navigation system
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a piece of hardware – like a screw – needs to be inserted into a patient’s spine, it’s…
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Caught on camera: Officials warn of wolf on the move, apparently not scared of people
NEWELL, Calif. (KTVZ) — Modoc County, California authorities shared some photos with the public this week, warning of a wolf that was spotted in the…
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‘Leash your pooches!’: Dog attacks on the rise in Central Oregon; father of young bite victim seeks tougher leash laws
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services and Bend father) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – According to Deschutes County Health…
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City of Redmond seeks to reduce water usage with summer goal; mayor urges community participation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has set a goal to reduce water usage by 10% this summer, with the community’s help. According to the…
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450-acre prescribed burn puts up tall smoke west of Bend; part of trail and road to be closed for several days
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters conducted up to 450 acres of prescribed burning Thursday about three miles west of Bend, near Forest…
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84-acre prescribed burn conducted south of Sisters
Sisters Ranger District firefighters on Thursday conducted 84 acres of prescribed burning three miles south of Sisters along Forest Service Road 16,…
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Stepping up: Jen Temple chosen as new principal of Redmond’s Hugh Hartman Elementary School
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District announced Thursday that Jen Temple has been selected as the next principal of Hugh Hartman…
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Dylan Anderman promoted to Sports Director at KTVZ News
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News is proud to announce the promotion of Dylan Anderman to Sports Director. A Central Oregon native and lifelong…
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‘A very big concern’: Second neighborhood SE of Bend pushes back on another Pacific Power transmission line route
Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend are voicing their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the proposed installation of a…
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Mosaic Community Health receives $25,000 gift from Les Schwab Tire Centers to support Street Medicine program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Central Oregon, has received a…
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Major restoration complete; Historic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church holding open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An extensive restoration has been completed at the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in downtown Bend, which is…
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Effort to add four Highway 20 wildlife crossings between Bend and Suttle Lake tops $1 million fundraising mark
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) ─ As spring thaws the Central Cascades, a herd of roughly 250 elk are embarking on their seasonal migration between winter and…
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Serving up pride: Crook County Culinary Team honored with ‘Free Beef’ sendoff before Nationals
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community pride was piping hot at Abby’s Legendary Pizza Monday night, where Crook County High School’s culinary team…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp tells KTVZ News he’ll ‘reevaluate,’ decide whether to resign within 90 days
As more concerning accusations came to light Wednesday, this time in a state agency’s draft investigative report, Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van…
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Alert employees catch fire early at downtown Bend bike-ski shop housed in historic ‘Old Stone Church’
Thanks to alert employees, a fire was kept fairly small and quickly stopped Wednesday morning in a downtown Bend bike and ski shop housed in a more…
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