WEATHER ALERT: Strong Storms Move Through Central Oregon
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is now included in a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that remains in effect through 5:30 p.m. for parts of Crook,…
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New bus routes and extended hours coming to Redmond, Bend, and Madras in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET) will implement service updates across Redmond, Bend and Madras beginning Monday, June 15, 2026. The…
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Weather Watchers: Your snaps of Central Oregon’s severe storms
As strong thunderstorms with wind up to 70 miles an hour ripped through Central Oregon, KTVZ Viewers captured some fantastic video and photos of the…
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Emergency officials urge caution as severe weather threatens Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, comments from Oregon Emergency Management) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, a severe weather warning in Central Oregon, with…
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High Water Warning: Sheriff’s Deputies Urging Caution as Roadways Flood Due to Strong Storms
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook Thursday evening that deputies are aware of standing water on…
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Power Outages: Strong Storms Knock Out Power to Central Oregon Communities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Power outages are being reported throughout Central Oregon as strong thunderstorms move through the region.Here are the power…
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Strong Winds Cause Damage in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Strong winds damaged structures and knocked trees over in La Pine on Wednesday and Thursday. A Severe Lightning Watch has…
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Severe thunderstorms batter Harney County with destructive winds and hail
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Severe thunderstorms are sweeping across Harney County this afternoon, bringing dangerous winds, large hail, and…
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State health officials warn of declining vaccination rates in Oregon schools
Oregon’s kindergarten vaccination rates have fallen to a new low for the 2025-2026 school year. This coincides with record high nonmedical exemptions…
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Cascade Equinox Festival reschedules for 2027, offers ticket options
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascade Equinox Festival has been postponed until 2027, with new dates set for Sept. 17-19, 2027, at the Deschutes County…
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Summer EBT program returns to help Oregon kids during summer break
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – The Oregon Summer Electronic Benefits (Summer EBT) program is returning in 2026 to help families buy groceries for school-aged…
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Made in Central Oregon: Goody’s turns sweet treats into a Central Oregon tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For more than 40 years, Goody’s has been serving up more than candy and ice cream in Central Oregon — it has been creating…
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Traffic Alert: U.S. 26 Between Warm Springs and Mt. Hood now open after semi-truck tipped over
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — After being closed for several hours due to an overturned semi-truck, U.S. 26 is now open between Warm Springs and Mt.…
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Upcoming community fundraiser in Redmond for orphaned foal Rocky Balboa
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 13, 2026, 3 Sisters Equine Refuge in Redmond, Ore., received an orphaned foal named Rocky Balboa, who was immediately…
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Residents celebrate as La Pine council votes down Boxminer proposal
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine City Council voted unanimously against a proposal for a new 20-megawatt Boxminer data mining center, following a…
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Zen Fire Containment Grows as Crews Make Progress on Suppression Efforts
Update: Central Oregon Fire Information is reporting the Zen Fire is now 40% contained, with the fire burning 1,500 acres. According to the latest…
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St. Charles switches from AirLink to Life Flight for air medical transport in Central Oregon
(Update: adding video, Life Flight Network is a not-for-profit air medical transport organization) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System…
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Local Bishop reacts to Pope’s stance on Artifical Intelligence
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The pope recently released a large announcement regarding artificial intelligence, clarifying the church’s position on the…
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Bishop Thomas Hennen Discusses Pope Leo’s Recent Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bishop Thomas Hennen discussed Pope Leo’s most recent Encyclical with KTVZ News on Wednesday, focused on Artificial…
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship triggers painful memories for Bend family
Deschutes County Health shares crucial prevention tips to avoid contracting the virus. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family is feeling a painful…
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