Save the Date: ‘Balloons Over Bend’ returns to Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of ‘Balloons Over…
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Furry Friends: Mamas is a calm, kind-hearted girl
This week’s Furry Friend is Mamas, the sweetest 1 1/2-year-old dog looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. She is a very…
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Storms south again today, typical summer pattern this weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Storms are expected in southern Oregon again today which will keep fire danger high. A Red Flag Warning is active through tonight…
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Out and About: POV of Kayaking Sparks Lake in Central Oregon
In this week’s Out and About, a wonderful POV shot of a kayaker on Sparks Lake. Don’t forget to send in your great photos and you may see your photos…
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Big Ol’ Fish: The biggest Sturgeon you’ve ever seen coming straight outta Hell(s) Canyon
Another week of impressive catches from anglers across Central Oregon. Check out this ridiculous catch from Snake River in Hell’s Canyon. That sure…
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Look to the skies for Balloons Over Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hot air balloons will fill the skies once again as Balloons Over Bend returns for a three day celebration starting Friday. The…
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Storms south today and Friday, warm and dry weekend ahead
(KTVZ Bend, OR) Along the southern tier of Oregon there will be showers and storms developing over the next few days. These storms have the…
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Sheriff van der Kamp could get $50,000 a year in retirement, despite board vote to revoke certification
The board of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training voted Wednesday to accept a committee recommendation and revoke Sheriff…
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Bend mayor among seven appointees to Deschutes County commissioner district mapping advisory panel
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday appointed seven community members to serve on…
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Over 600,000 Frigidaire minifridges recalled due to fire hazard
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Thousands of Frigidaire-branded minifridges are being recalled nationwide after reports of electrical issues that pose a fire…
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Problem Solvers: La Pine family searches for their missing pony after lease takes troubling turn
(Update: Adding video) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine resident Katherine Rozelle just wants to bring her daughter’s pony home. The pony, Sam, is a…
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Governor Kotek signs bill establishing permanent statewide shelter program
(Update: Adding video) TIGARD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek commemorated Thursday the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an…
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Man arrested after shots fired in homeless camp area of East Redmond
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gunshots fired Tuesday night in an area of homeless camps in east Redmond led to a man’s arrest on…
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Second recent brush fire near La Pine homeless camp stopped fast; authorities seek ‘person of interest,’ public info
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second time in recent weeks, a brush fire broke out near a transient camp on BLM land off…
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Governor Kotek proposing gas tax, vehicle fee hikes to fill ODOT’s funding gap, head off major layoffs, service cuts
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — One day after calling a special session of the Oregon Legislature, Governor Tina Kotek laid out her…
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Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan dead at the age of 71, WWE says
(CNN) — Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to WWE. Bollea is widely…
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Storms and fire danger further south, Central Oregon stays sunny and dry
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -There is an upper level low pressure that is cut off from the overall flow, currently spinning over California. Portions of Southern…
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Old Costco location in east Bend, up for saleÂ
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Back in October 2024, Costco located along U.S. Highway 20, in the Forum Shopping Center in east Bend, moved to a new…
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Viewer footage captures a pickup truck in flames on Highway 97
HIGHWAY 97, Ore. (KTVZ)– Take a look at these viewer images sent into our newsroom. You can see dark black smoke coming from a pickup on Highway 97…
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Junior Forecaster Kaysen, a meteorologist in the making
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kayson has a passion for weather and wants to pursue a career as a meteorologist. Heading to Sky View Middle School this fall,…
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