Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Experts are warning that the unprecedented heat wave that has roasted the West during the past two weeks has…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries needs community support for Bend/Redmond Easter meals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries will host its annual Easter and Spring celebration meals on April 3, 2026, at three locations in…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Peters Packs a Punch reeling in a massive Mackinaw
Winter blues are no match for the fishing power of this week’s Big Ol Fish participants. Jim Peters reeled in an impressive 32-inch Mackinaw from…
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Oregon gas prices hit nearly $5 a gallon as spring travel begins, experts offer ways to save
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oregon reached $4.80 on Thursday morning. Prices across the state have risen 95…
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SuperDeluxe in Bend suddenly shuts down operations
(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its…
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Pay It Forward: Redmond community rallies to build playground for all
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond received a $500 donation this week to fund a new playground at a planned local recreation center.…
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Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A leading Oregon business group is urging Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic advisers to act…
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City of Redmond issues call for artists for exhibit of paintings to honor America’s 250th birthday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond’s Commission for Art in Public Places announced Thursday a call for Oregon artists…
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City of Bend to discuss major infrastructure projects at open house
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will hold a community open house April 7 to discuss the Hawthorne Connections Study and other major…
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Problem Solvers: Student-led initiative to combat growing mental health issues in schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend-La Pine School’s Healthy Schools program has resulted in a 21% reduction in behavioral health-related emergency…
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There’s Good News: Rudy’s Markets delivers thank you sandwiches to Redmond Airport TSA agents
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Representatives from Rudy’s Markets, which owns Newport and Oliver Lemons, delivered sandwiches to Transportation Security…
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Trump directs DHS chief to pay TSA agents as talks to end shutdown break down
By Ted Barrett, Morgan Rimmer, Sarah Ferris, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump directed his newly installed Department of Homeland…
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U.S. Postal Service, facing soaring gas prices, plans temporary 8% surcharge for priority mail, parcels
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The recent, rapid rise in the price of gas affects everyone, to some degree, but especially delivery-based businesses and…
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Bluebird Day across the Cascades, mild weekend ahead
Some good news to report as Bachelor has re-opened after a one day pause due to the rain Tuesday. There was about an inch added to the mountains…
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Sunny pattern heading into the weekend along with warmer conditions
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Clear and dry weather today will continue as we move closer to the last weekend in March. The normal high temperatures for…
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Spring Break revitalizes Sisters economy after slow winter season
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon…
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Redmond man arrested and indicted on child sex abuse charges following DCSO investigation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Redmond man was indicted by a Deschutes County grand jury this week6 on 20 felony counts related to the sharing…
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VIDEO: Elk spotted in the Deschutes River with netting on antlers
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bull elk near Sunriver, Ore., was spotted in the Deschutes River and appeared to be entangled with netting on its antlers,…
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FEMA announces $1B in federal funding to help states mitigate disaster impact
BOTHELL, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday it has opened applications for $1 billion in federal…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Bluebird day today!
Skies have cleared, giving us a beautiful sunny start to the day. It’s a cold morning, with temperatures in the teens and 20s. A dry pattern will…
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