PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Highway 26 between Prineville and Mitchell reopened Thursday, August 13th, following a closure due to wildfires. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office announced the re-opening, and also stated that the Marks Creek Community along Highway 26 has been reduced to Level 2 – BE SET. The department also asked residents to please
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As wildfires and smoke continue to impact Oregon, health officials are reminding people to take care of their mental health, too. The Oregon Health Authority says wildfires can cause stress, anxiety, grief and trouble sleeping, even for people who aren’t directly affected by a fire. Officials recommend staying connected with friends and neighbors
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 pm Thursday night as the potential for isolated storms exists across portions of Central and Eastern Oregon. The storms in the Tri-Counties will be few and far between, but it only takes one lightning strike to kick off a new fire. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Bend-La Pine School District is changing how their students use technology with one simple adjustment. As part of getting ready for the next school year, the tech department is preparing 139 iPad charging carts. In previous years, students were permitted to bring their iPads home. Now, only the high school students
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BEND, Ore. — A Pacific Northwest pet retailer is calling on customers across the region to help pets and families affected by recent fires in Spokane-area communities.Mud Bay is collecting donated pet food and supplies at its stores through Aug. 30, giving Central Oregonians and other customers a way to contribute directly to the relief
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 50-year-old Bend man was arrested Wednesday night after police said he threatened to shoot a resident who was walking his dog, then fired an AR-style rifle outside his home. Joshua Lee Russell was taken into custody in the 2700 block of NE Great Horned Place following reports of gunshots in
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Oregon ranks 45th in the nation for the proportion of home buyers younger than age 35, according to a study published by SmartAsset. The study found that 17% of new mortgage applications in the state over the last year were made by applicants under 35. In total, young buyers in Oregon
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 13th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We are transitioning into a more active weather pattern, bringing daily chances for showers and storms. Some areas will be waking up to unhealthy air quality this morning. Throughout the day, the smoke looks to stay light to moderate across the Tri-Counties. Today will start mostly sunny, but clouds will increase
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Another great set of gardens and garden potpourri that defines the greatness and singularity of each creation. This week we have a hard working garden simply called, Our Garden. Then we have a couple caught on camera, a momma and a baby deer hanging out in a lovely setting. Finally, everyone needs a little Hei
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Ski’s Pierogis at The Podski Food Cart Lot in Bend is permanently closing after a 12-year run. The food truck, which was was featured on The Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, will be closing at the end of the year. Owner Rich “Ski” Winiarski announced the closure via social media.
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — After smoke levels dropped back into a safe range, kindergarten jumpstart students in Crook County got to enjoy outdoor recess for the first time. The school says it was great to see its newest students running, playing, and exploring. Staff and students had been making the most of indoor recess,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — State and federal agencies are making multiple financial and technical assistance programs available to support Oregon communities, small businesses and agricultural producers affected by ongoing drought conditions. Find the full press release here. The available programs offer funding for local water infrastructure, drought mitigation planning and economic recovery. The resources include low-interest
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This article was written by Jared Cowley and Evan Watson from KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland City Council voted 8-4 Wednesday to approve an amended, nonbinding term sheet, taking the first step toward a deal that could put up to $120 million in city money into a renovation of the Moda Center and keep the Trail Blazers
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 10 states in filing a lawsuit today against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The legal action challenges a federal rule that invalidates state laws requiring mortgage lenders to pay interest on escrow
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Finley is heading into the fourth grade at Jewell Elementary but is enjoying her summer months. When it is sunny, she enjoys riding her bike and hanging out with her friends. Here favorite subjects are reading and writing, but math is going to help her with meteorology. Finley also is excited about the Perseid meteor
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local fire department is inviting residents to breakfast to raise money for volunteer firefighters. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is hosting the Firefighter Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, September 6th. Breakfast runs from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at station 501 on SW Shad Road. There is no set cost for the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority has announced a leadership change at Oregon State Hospital in Salem, ending Sean Murphy’s trial-service period as superintendent. Jim Diegel has been named interim superintendent effective immediately, returning to a role he previously held at the state psychiatric facility. In a statement, the Oregon Health Authority described
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Homeless encampments along Central Oregon dirt roads have existed for decades, according to organizer Nicholas Dieringer. He said the areas were once known as “the trees,” a name based on their surroundings. Today, they’re called Dirt World. Dieringer said there are eight Dirt World communities across Central Oregon. His project, “Dirtworld:
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The skies have been pleasantly clear of smoke this afternoon with the potential for more smoke to arrive in the overnight hours. The dense smoke seems to be less likely, but not off the table as there are still several smoldering, contained fires. Remember, contained is not extinguished, some smoke may
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