$10 million state funding boost advances CORE3, Redmond’s regional disaster response, training hub
The Oregon Legislature has approved $10 million to help advance the long-planned CORE3 training and response center in…
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Red Cross evacuation shelter in Madras empty for a second day as Cram Fire evacuations continue to expand
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Despite the size of the Cram fire the Red Cross tells KTVZ news no one has used their shelter in Madras for the last 2 days.…
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Show Us Your Garden: La Pine flowers, a stream and a pond, and an old fashioned hand pump water feature highlight this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, our gardens highlight several different ways you can express yourself through your garden. A garden filled with a…
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Junior Forecaster: Cozman, a math whiz, enjoys forecasting the weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cozman, who will be attending Cascade Middle School in the fall, is a fan of mathematics. To be a forecaster, you are going to…
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Crews contain apparent vehicle fire which broke out off Highway 97 in north Bend near the homeless encampment ‘Dirt World’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire has contained a fire that broke out at 2:35 PM in north Bend off Highway 97, near the homeless encampment known as…
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Pets and smoke: How to keep your furry friend safe with poor air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, smoke and air quality concerns are top of mind for many Central Oregonians. It’s important to remember to limit…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Jefferson, Klamath counties due to wildfire smoke; rest of local area also affected
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday for Klamath and Jefferson…
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LOCAL WEATHER ALERT DAY: Cram Fire continues to grow as smoky pattern remains as the region heats up heading into the weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ). The Cram Fire continues to generate significant smoke to the region as the footprint grows. This fire is now the largest…
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Isabella Warren reports live on KTVZ+ from Cram Fire’s fire camp
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Isabella Warren gave us the latest updates on the fast-growing Cram Fire during a KTVZ+ livestream Wednesday afternoon from…
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Governor Kotek declares state of emergency for the rest of 2025 due to imminent threat of wildfire
Declaration allows responders to use all necessary and appropriate resources of the state to support wildfire response. SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Unhealthy air quality expected to continue into the afternoon
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -We have issued a Local Alert Weather Day due to the smoke impacts. Yesterday we saw air quality worsen quickly to very unhealthy…
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Wildfire smoke and your health: Best practices to stay safe outdoors and indoors
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Where there’s smoke, there’s probably fire! In fact, Central Oregon has one of the most intense wildfire seasons, and it’s not…
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First Pitch Forecast: Hazy skies for tonight’s game
Smoke will bring poor air quality into the region today. Plan for hazy skies during tonights game. Temperatures are in the…
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Smoky skies across Central Oregon: What you need to know to stay safe
As wildfires continue to burn across Central Oregon, many of you are seeing hazy skies and smoky air. KTVZ News wanted to know why some towns are hit…
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Cram Fire builds, dangerously poor air quality ahead, fire danger remains
Bend, OR (KTVZ). The Cram Fire in Northern Jefferson County and now Wasco County is producing significant smoke in the area. The winds from the…
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Wahlburgers will be making its Oregon debut at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wahlburgers is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks…
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Isabella Warren gives us a LIVE update on KTVZ+ from the lines of the fast-growing Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firefight intensified Tuesday as the fast-growing Cram Fire prompted Highway 97’s closure and expanded evacuation alerts…
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The Portland Fire officially return next year. Here’s everything we know about the WNBA team
(Update: Adding video) By: Anthony Macuk (KGW), Alex JensenPORTLAND, Ore. — The biggest burning question about Portland’s WNBA team got an answer…
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Quiet week at the pumps as summer travel hits high gear; Bend’s average gas price drops a nickel a gallon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s the heart of the summer driving season, but gas prices are showing little movement, AAA…
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