Michael Hartke to succeed Dr. Steve Gordon as St. Charles Health System CEO
Michael Hartke will become the next President and CEO of St. Charles Health System, with his official transition taking place July 5. He will succeed…
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Deschutes County prepares for fire season with alert system test May 13th
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County residents are preparing for fire season this May as the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of…
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Gas prices in Oregon rise to $5.27, up 30.4 cents from last month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 8.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.27 cents a…
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Bend Police provide update on city’s new automated traffic cameras
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police have provided an update for the community concerning the city’s traffic cameras. On their social media platforms,…
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Furry Friends: Meet Ouzo, the playful dog ready for adventure at BrightSide Animal Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for an energetic and playful canine companion? Meet Ouzo, the adoptable dog at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, who…
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Save the Date: Bend Creators Market, Beltane Moonlight Market, Mom’s Makers Market
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a creator’s market, to the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: George reeled in ‘Ull’ of this Mackinaw out of Odell lake, & more
What a week of fish we had everywhere from Odell Lake to a super secret fishing spot. You would withhold the location if you were catching Big Ol’…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, May 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Junior Forecaster: Harrison loves dodgeball and forecasts nice weather for Central Oregon
Harrison, a 10-year-old student from Cascade Academy, delivered this week’s weather forecast, predicting warm and mostly sunny conditions for Bend…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild’s Kylie Lanuza recognized for outstanding conservation efforts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon says that one of it’s own, Kylie Lanuza, has been awarded the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer…
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Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honors 199 fallen officers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn ceremony in Oregon honored fallen law enforcement officers on Tuesday. The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial…
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‘Stop the Bleed:’ Learn to manage bleeding emergencies with Crook County Fire & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles Prineville are collaborating to offer a free “Stop the Bleed” class on…
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Bethlehem Inn exploring Redmond expansion as family shelter need grows in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is…
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Madras Interim City Administrator lays out a path for his replacement
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, May 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: Elevation Farmers Market, Pedal for the Planet, Home & Garden Show
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a farmers market, to the…
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Interim Chief Elder remains as City of Madras prioritizes filling city administrator role
Editor’s Note: The former article published omitted Paul Garrison’s tenure with the Madras Police Department following the termination for Tim…
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Drop-off kiosk available at Bend Police Station for unused medications
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 170 pounds of unused medications have been safely removed from the streets thanks to a recent DEA take back event,…
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Junior Forecaster: India enjoys gymnastics and grammer
India is a fourth grade student at Grace Academy and enjoys studying english and grammar. Each morning India provides her family with the daily…
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There’s Good News: Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson shares message of resilience at Buckingham Elementary in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paralympian Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic medalist, visited Buckingham Elementary last week. He shared his journey…
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