The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day for Thursday, August 6th due to the smoky skies and near triple digit heat. There is an Air Quality Alert for Central Oregon until further notice due to all the smoke from the smoldering fires and active burning fires in the area. Combine
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man died yesterday evening after intentionally crashing his plane in a remote area west of the city. Detectives with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office determined that 48-year-old Steven Nicholas Charlton was the sole occupant of the Cirrus SR22T aircraft when it went down at 6:46 p.m. The crash followed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Republican gubernatorial candidate Christine Drazan says, if elected, she plans to introduce a constitutional amendment during the 2027 legislative session that would protect the rights of Oregonians to hunt, fish and farm. Drazan said the proposal would allow voters to decide whether to add protections for cultivating crops and raising
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new coffee shop will be opening soon in Redmond.Bentley’s Coffee is building their sixth location at the corner of NW 6th Street and NW Maple Avenue. Construction on the property is currently underway.In a Facebook post, the company says, “As we make our way into central Oregon, we will be
Continue Reading 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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The Crook County Fair is back this week, bringing four days of carnival rides, live entertainment, livestock shows, agricultural exhibits and classic fair food to Prineville.This year’s “Blue Ribbon Days” fair runs Aug. 5-8 at the Crook County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free. Opening night is Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., with full-day
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wildfire smoke is hovering over the region impacting the air quality. An Air Quality Alert is in place until further notice for most of the state. Another concern this week will be the heat as a strong ridge of high pressure builds over the Desert Southwest and expands into Oregon. Highs
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UPDATE: The NTSB has provided KTVZ News with a statement concerning Tuesday’s plane crash in Deschutes County. Below is their press release:NTSB is investigating the crash of a Cirrus SR22-T on Aug. 4 in Bend, Oregon. The preliminary information we have is the plane impacted terrain under unknown circumstances. An NTSB investigator is en route to the scene and is expected to arrive this afternoon. Once
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend housing leaders are bracing for a tougher stretch as local shelter and affordable housing programs face shrinking dollars and fewer options. At Tuesday’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meeting, city staff were expected to walk through shelter planning strategies tied to the city’s changing role in addressing houselessness, along with the
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Warm Springs, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rancher in Warm Springs has launched an online marketplace to sell wild horses after wildfires in Northern Jefferson County damaged grazing land on the reservation. The Bench fire has burned more 67,000 acres in Warm Springs, including land used for grazing by wild horses. Smith and his family have
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(Update: adding comments from OSFM, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, video) CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — As firefighters are sent across Oregon to battle wildfires, small departments must balance the broader call for help while ensuring they have enough personnel to respond to emergencies at home. Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue shares
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The region is dealing with very poor air quality as 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 a smoky day. Those with respiratory issues, the elderly and young need
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon as part of the “Pay It Forward” program. The funding comes as the organization manages multiple shelters for residents displaced by fires burning in their own backyards. Mid Oregon Credit Union, Dutch Brothers and KTVZ News
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Be prepared for poor air quality this morning as northeast winds push more smoke into the region. Wildfire smoke will remain a concern through at least midweek. Tuesday will be warm and breezy, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Temperatures will fall into the 40s and 50s overnight. A
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend North 12U All-Stars are headed to San Bernardino, California, this week to compete in the Little League Northwest Regional Tournament after an impressive run through district and state play. Bend North earned its spot at regionals by going undefeated in both the District 5 and Oregon State tournaments, continuing a
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Oregon Zoo received fresh watermelons today to observe National Watermelon Day. The fruit is provided as part of environmental enrichment efforts. These activities are designed to create stimulating and challenging environments that promote the well-being of the animals through the use of seasonal food items and objects. A
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heads up Madras residents, happening tomorrow (Tuesday, August 4th), city crews are trimming trees along B Street. The city says eastbound B Street and the center turn lane between Seventh Street and Ninth Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You’re asked to please follow the posted detour route and allow extra
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, Highway 26 is closed east of Prineville to wildfire operations. Only emergency personnel are allowed through the closure. You’re asked to plan alternate routes, avoid the area, and do not attempt to bypass road closures. Remember to always check tripcheck.com before hitting the road, especially during wildfire season.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Tuesday, August 4th marks ‘National Night Out’–and the annual community-building campaign will be featured in multiple Central Oregon communities. National Night Out promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, and our Central Oregon agencies would love for you to join in on the fun! You can join Bend Police at Mountain View
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wind-driven wildfire complex in Spokane has forced about 65,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 700 homes and buildings, prompting a local question with urgency: could the same kind of fast-moving fire spread happen in Central Oregon? Fire and weather experts say the ingredients for rapid fire growth —
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