(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians gathered at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station on Sunday to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 82nd birthday while learning how they can help prevent wildfires. The party featured photo opportunities, cupcakes, and activities for children. The Deschutes National Forest co-hosted the event with Discover Your Northwest, a nonprofit
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Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story did not properly credit The Bend Bulletin for information used in the article. We regret the oversight and have updated the story to provide the appropriate attribution. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carhartt plans to open its first Central Oregon store on Nov. 12 on the North side
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The weekend provided us with a change in the overall hot weather and moving into the work week, the temperatures are “less hot” but still above normal. Our normal high temperatures are in the middle 80s through most of Central Oregon, so upper 80s is warmer than normal, but not near
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A trailer fire on undeveloped land east of Redmond one person and left the fire district with no available emergency apparatus late Saturday night. RV Fire in East Redmond on August 8th, 2026. Courtesy of Redmond F&R Officials say, because all district fire resources were tied up with the fire, Redmond
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Skies are mostly clear this morning, but lingering wildfire smoke may lead to poor air quality in some areas. Conditions should improve as we head into the afternoon today. This week will not be as hot as last week, but temperatures will remain warm. Highs will reach the mid to upper
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents affected by wildfire smoke will soon have access to free box fan air purifier kits and N95 masks through a grant from Rotary International District 5110’s Disaster Response Fund. A total of 600 box fan air purifier kits and 200 N95 masks will be available beginning Aug. 15
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(Update – August 9, 2026: Crescent Butte Fire has now burned 194 acres) CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crews responded to a reported vegetation fire on Saturday, near Crescent in Klamath County, where smoke was visible from the area. The fire is now known as the Crescent Butte Fire, according to WildCAD. It is burning about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices in Bend remain above the national average, but drivers in Central Oregon could see some relief at the pump soon. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Bend is $4.54 this week. That is 36 cents higher than the national average. Prices are
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act passed the U.S. Senate, providing a tax exemption for wildfire survivors as Oregon faces its worst wildfire season in modern history. The legislation allows qualified relief payments to be excluded from federal taxable income, including funds received years after a disaster. The
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FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community forum in Forest Grove ended with law enforcement responding and an individual being arrested after state Sen. Janeen Sollman said she was physically accosted Saturday. Sollman, a Hillsboro Democrat who represents part of Washington County, said the incident happened during a public forum on the grounds of the
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Smoke from several active wildfires is expected to bring unhealthy air quality to parts of Central Oregon, with the heaviest periods forecast during morning and overnight hours. Smoke in the region is expected to come primarily from the Rowe Creek Complex. Additional smoke from the Grasshopper Fire could affect Spray and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Smoldering wildfires continue to add smoke to the area. The smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the region. The light winds have not allowed the smoke to mix out effectively, and the result is another smoky day. Those with respiratory issues, the elderly and young need to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is back for our weekly segment “Pet Pals.” They have a variety of other fun animals to consider adopting, including puppies. Lynne Ouchida introduced us to Skunk and Bean, a bonded guinea pig pair, for Friday’s Pet Pals segment.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond city councilors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, on a proposal to ban private fireworks use year-round within city limits. The hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Redmond City Hall, and public comment will be accepted. The discussion follows a troublesome Fourth of July weekend that included
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Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has shared new images from the Hidden Forest Fire. Update: KTVZ News viewer David Copeland shared these photos of firefighting aircraft utilizing the Prineville Reservoir to fight the Hidden Forest Fire in Deschutes County. Update: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has just released new images from the wildfire burning
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, passed legislation Friday to provide immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their homes in federally declared natural disasters, including wildfires. The measure removes taxes on settlement payments received by victims of unpredictable natural disasters. The bill addresses tax provisions originally enacted under a 2017 tax
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new fire has broken out along China Hat Road in Deschutes County near Arnold Ice Cave. This is a very popular spot for hikers and outdoor enthusiast. A level 3 evacuation is in place in that region, no structures are in jeopardy, but as of 7 pm the fire was
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This week’s furry friend is Lucy! She is a sweet and gentle girl who has previously lived with both cats and dogs. She can be a little shy when meeting new people, but with patience and kindness, her loving personality begins to shine. Some of her favorite snacks include peanut butter and cheese. If you’d
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https:
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking another toasty day, with temperatures nearing the triple digits. Bend reached 100 degrees yesterday, breaking the previous record of 97. A ridge of high pressure extending into Oregon from the Desert Southwest has brought hotter temperatures and mostly clear skies to the region. Smoke and haze will remain possible,
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