One Class at a Time: Think Wild
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Do you remember going to summer camp? Is there a lesson that you learned there that stayed with you for the rest of your life?…
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Police investigate early morning Saturday shooting in Madras that left 1 injured, and 2 businesses damaged
(Update: adding video from the scene, interviews with a downtown Madras worker, and business owner). MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras police are…
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Overland Expo PNW 2025 Brings the Ultimate Overlanding Experience Back to Oregon, June 27–29
REDMOND, OR – June 5, 2025 — Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the premier overland event series in the United States, returns June…
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As firework sales open, Oregon’s Fire Marshal urges residents to check local restrictions and keep celebrations safe
SALEM, Ore. – With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July…
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NEW VIDEO: Bald Eagle rescued and rehabilitated after ingesting lead, released back into the wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — A bald eagle recently spotlighted in a Problem Solvers report on the dangers of lead poisoning in wildlife has made a return to…
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Furry Freight Shelter Transport to hold 8th annual benefit yard sale this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The small but mighty team of volunteers at Furry Freight Shelter Transport are holding a fundraiser garage sale all weekend in…
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Trey Songz replaces Tyga for 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo concert lineup
Redmond, OR – The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B…
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Dry and warmer pattern moving through the week
There is not much moisture around to help with our deficit of rainfall for the region. Over the weekend the hope of getting some nice soaking rain…
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Burgerville officially expands into Central Oregon with grand opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over 100 hundred people lined up outside of Burgerville’s newest location on 3rd Street in Bend, for the grand opening of its…
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Sheriff Kent van der Kamp announces resignation minutes after recall efforts were made public
(Update: Adding video; Sheriff announces his resignation effective July 31st after recall efforts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recall is underway for…
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Warmer, sensible weather returns to Central Oregon this week
After a cool, cloudy, and slightly wet weekend, skies are clearing and temperatures are heating back up. The low pressure system that brought the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 23rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Entering a stretch of warm, dry weather
Happy Sunday! It was a quiet and mild day across Central Oregon with afternoon highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Although we’re slightly warmer than…
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Clearing on Sunday with slightly warmer temps
Happy Saturday! We’re experiencing a chilly start to the summer season! This is due to a deep pocket of cold air that is dropping in from the…
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‘Fight for your land’: group gathers in downtown Bend to protest proposed sale of public lands
On Saturday in Bend, a group gathered in Drake Park in protest of a provision being considered as an addition to the Trump administration’s ‘Big…
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Problem Solvers: Social media post highlights reality of camping in Central Oregon, homeless weigh in
(Update: Adding video, comments from poster and homeless) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Jill Sweet shares her life on the road as a vanlifer across social…
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UPDATE: Alder Springs Fire 68% Contained, Final Update Provided as Evacuation Orders Lifted
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alder Springs Fire is now 68% contained with LEVEL 1 evacuation notices in place. Below is the latest from…
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Summer starts out chilly, breezy and rainy
There is a deep pocket of cold air that is dropping in from the Gulf of Alaska that is cooling us back to the 50s and 60s for a spell. There is…
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Pay it Forward: Veterans Appreciation Events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– KTVZ News along with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros are always on the lookout for people giving back to the community.…
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Prineville’s Rockhound Pow Wow returns to Crook County Fairgrounds
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-standing Crook County tradition is back in full swing. The Rockhound Pow Wow kicked off in Prineville on Thursday,…
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