Central Oregon wildfires draw national and international attention
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the severity and international response, Central Oregon’s wildfires have gained worldwide attention. On Tuesday, KTVZ’s…
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Here’s how you can help those impacted by the Bench Fire in Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs community is currently dealing with the impacts of the Bench Fire, which has destroyed multiple homes…
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Harney County wildfires explode amid lightning storms, evacuations underway
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dangerous surge of wildfire activity is unfolding in Harney County, where multiple fast-moving fires have exploded…
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Gov. Kotek orders half-staff flags to honor fallen Navy Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff on July 29th, 2026, in solemn…
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Akawa Butte Fire: Mop-up continues ahead of public meeting tonight
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Akawa Butte Fire remains active as of July 28, 2026, with crews continuing mop-up operations today to identify and…
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Crooked River Ranch responders extinguish vehicle fire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore.(KTVZ) — Crews from Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire Monday evening and worked…
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Health advisory upgraded for Prineville Reservoir following toxic algae findings
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Prineville Reservoir after…
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Emergency crews take control of Burns District corrals to protect animals
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency officials are requesting the public avoid the Burns District corrals in Burns, Ore., to ensure firefighting crews can…
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Redmond receives $1.25 million federal grant for wastewater expansion
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, today announced that the city of Redmond…
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MISSING CHILDREN ALERT: Two Bend Children Reported Missing by ODHS, Believed to be in Danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is asking for public assistance to locate Julian Hawes,…
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Officials provide update as crews battle Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite West fires near Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Monday, July 27th, firefighters are engaged in a persistent battle against the Brewer, Green Mountain, and…
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Volvo driver killed after rear-ending stopped Freightliner on Highway 26
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — One man died Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, after his white Volvo semi-truck and triple trailer rear-ended an overheated…
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Central Oregon faces extreme fire behavior as Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite wildfires impact Crook County
(Update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews are battling multiple wildfires across Central Oregon, with the Brewer Fire continuing…
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Oregon animal rights proposal falls short of ballot after signature review
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A controversial proposal that could have dramatically reshaped ranching and outdoor recreation in Oregon will not appear on the…
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Jefferson County School District cancels summer programs amid wildfire concerns
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County School District has canceled all summer programming for Monday, July 27, citing rapidly changing…
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Fire officials to host public meeting on Coyote and Henry fires near Paulina; KTVZ to stream live
PAULINA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials are inviting Central Oregon residents to a public information meeting Monday, evening to share updates on the…
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Volunteers support wildfire evacuees at Sisters High School
Sisters High School has served as an evacuation site for the Akawa fire for almost a week, providing shelter and resources to approximately 100…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Emergency Conflagration Act Initiated for Fires in Jefferson County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act on Friday, July 25, for the Bench and Beachcomb Fires in Jefferson…
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Emergency crews battle two separate fires in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two separate fires kept Bend emergency crews busy today, including a brush fire behind the Red Lion Hotel on Butler Market Road…
Continue Reading FIRE ALERT: Deschutes County reduces evacuation levels for Akawa Butte Fire, Level 3 still in place for some areas
(Update: adding additional information from Akawa Butte fire official) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As of Sunday, July 26th: Fire crews are expected to…
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