Community Conversations: Play Now Kids helps children reconnect through play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new local program called Play Now Kids is helping Central Oregon children ages 8 to 12 recover from pandemic setbacks through…
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Think Wild Volunteer Day launches habitat restoration project in Prineville
Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife conservation nonprofit, invited community members to join a volunteer day on Thursday to help launch a new…
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Bend-La Pine Schools reminder: Fireworks are prohibited on all school campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools said Thursday it would like to remind residents and visitors that the use of fireworks is not permitted on…
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President Trump talks with reporters after major bill passage as he departs for Iowa rally
WASHINGTON (NBC) – Before boarding Air Force One on Friday for a rally in Iowa, President Trump spoke with reporters about congressional passage of…
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Deschutes County Planning Commission sets public hearing on proposed changes to outdoor lighting rules
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of its commitment to enhancing dark skies in the community, the Deschutes County Planning…
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Powell Butte community meeting planned with PacifiCorp on proposed transmission line
(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Board of Commissioners have invited representatives from PacifiCorp to…
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Humane Society of Central Oregon has some safety tips to share with Bend Pet Parade participants
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While tradition calls for fun at the 4th of July Pet Parade, precautions are necessary for pets and people. The Humane Society…
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Air and ground crews have 624-acre Grizzly Flat Fire SE of Madras 65% contained, evacuations lifted
Numerous firefighters on the ground and in the air stopped the spread of a new grass fire that burned about 500 acres southeast of Madras near the…
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Trump lands first major legislative win after Congress passes his massive domestic policy bill
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Republican lawmakers have handed President Donald Trump the first major legislative achievement of his second…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses landscaping, fireworks, multi-use paths and Bend’s safe parking program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From landscaping in public areas, Bend’s fireworks policy, plans for multi-use pedestrian paths and the city’s safe parking…
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Temperatures dropping to near normal with a chance for rain overnight
We’ll see highs today in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies. Clouds will increase into the night.There is a slight chance for rain overnight…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 3rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 147,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The US job market continues to chug along despite heightened uncertainty about the economy and how President…
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Show Us Your Garden
This week kicks of the summer tradition of showing every viewer the beautiful gardens in Central Oregon. This week we look at a koi-zen garden, a…
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Junior Forecaster: Theater and art help Bria present the weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Theater seems to be very helpful when presenting the weather, along with a passion for art. Bria, who is heading into 6th grade…
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Governor Kotek signs executive order prohibiting student cellphone use during the day in public schools
Governor Tina Kotek on Wednesday signed Executive Order 25-09, which aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental well-being across the…
Continue Reading Redmond officials urge fireworks caution: Leave it to the pros, or keep it legal and safe
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue, the City of Redmond & Redmond Police Department officials said Wednesday they are concerned…
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High fire danger into the evening, dry and breezy pattern remains
Monday and Tuesday had temperature readings in the middle to upper 90s as a brief round of hot weather took over Central Oregon. The highs today will…
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A cool trip: Lava River Cave tour proceeds support forest program hit by federal funding cuts
(Update: Adding videos, Adding details, Jillian Fortner has a report at 6) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Lava River Cave, Oregon’s longest known lava…
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Guatemalan national, Culver man living illegally in U.S. arrested on federal charges of enticing, abusing minor
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A suspected child abuser living illegally in Culver has been arrested on federal charges, accused of…
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