REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Air Tanker Base has pumped more than 1 million gallons of retardant in the last two weeks, reaching its typical annual volume in just 14 days. Crews at the base are currently supporting firefighting efforts for the Akawa Butte Fire, the Rowe Creek Complex Fire and several other blazes
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the the GoodLife Brewing Backyard Bash to the return of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents of a place to go if they need to evacuate their animals. It says the Pet Evacuation Team is available 24/7 at Sky Hawk Ranch in Redmond. If you are being evacuated, bring your animals directly to Sky Hawk Ranch, located at
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes and the Redmond Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday for Hearthstone at Redmond Ranch, a new townhome development in Northwest Redmond. The event included a donation to the nonprofit Leadership Redmond and serves as a preview for public grand opening events scheduled for this weekend. The development
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fair entered its second day today, featuring a wide variety of food vendors alongside traditional rides and entertainment. The event at the fairgrounds offers a diverse selection of culinary options ranging from classic fair staples to international dishes. The fair features a mix of new and returning stands
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A coalition of animal welfare groups and veterinarians has launched the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund to support animals impacted by the Bench Fire. The campaign aims to raise $15,000 to provide feed, veterinary supplies and recovery resources for livestock and companion animals. The Bench Fire has destroyed an estimated
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(Update: adding comments from Red Cross) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As wildfire evacuations continue across Central Oregon, some evacuees say they were quoted sharply higher hotel rates while trying to find a place to stay after being forced out under Level 3 “Go Now” orders. One Central Oregon couple and their pets spent six days
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UPDATE: The Oregon Department of Human Services has confirmed Julian Hawes and Mahina Hawes were located on July 28. The full press release is below: “The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is thankful for the community support to find Julian and Mahina Hawes. Sometimes when a child is missing, they may
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources department announced today it is accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost child care program serving eligible families in Central Oregon. The program provides full-time, year-round care through a network of licensed providers for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. Families selected for the program are
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OREGON (KTVZ) — State health officials are warning residents to avoid contact with bats after 22 of the animals tested positive for rabies in Oregon so far this year. The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are urging people to keep themselves and their pets away from dead or dying
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregonians affected by wildfires or poor air quality can now access a dedicated statewide hotline for support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hotline, reached at 1-833-699-0554, was established to provide immediate access to resources for those navigating the fire season. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the service, which is
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved emergency funding for the Akawa Butte Fire while denying assistance for two other major wildfires in Oregon. The denials for the Rowe Creek Complex and East Evans Creek fires come as the state faces its worst wildfire season on record. State officials noted that both
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Twenty Mazama newt hatchlings emerged at the Oregon Zoo this month, marking the first time the rare subspecies has been successfully bred in human care. The hatchlings are part of an emergency conservation effort to prevent the extinction of the amphibians, which are found only at Crater Lake. Mazama newts arrived
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – After a pleasant mid-summer day Thursday the region will be heating up Friday. The mercury in the thermometer will cross back into the 90s most locations which increases the fire danger in the area. The hot air will only be with us for one day before some clouds arrive ahead of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Highs return to the mid to upper 80s today under partly cloudy skies, with breezy winds at times. The Air Quality Alert is still in place for Crook and Jefferson Counties. High pressure remains in control this week, keeping us warm and very dry. We may see a few more clouds
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services has extended the deadline for residents in 10 counties to request replacement SNAP benefits following food losses caused by wildfires and evacuations in July. Households in the designated areas now have until Aug. 14 to report their losses. The extension applies to food bought with Supplemental
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is hosting three community enrollment events in August to help families register for after-school programming. The events are scheduled to take place in Bend and La Pine between Aug. 11 and Aug. 13. Families attending the events can meet club staff, ask questions
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs declared a state of emergency recently after the Bench and Beachcomb fires merged, consuming more than 60,000 acres. At least six homes have been destroyed by the wildfires in the Warm Springs area. The crisis on the reservation comes as more than 1 million acres
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Colton is heading into the sixth grade at Cascades Middle School, but is enjoying his summer. A huge fan of soccer, Colton had fun watching this years World Cup. Of course his favorite team is Team USA, but was pleased to see Spain win the Cup.He has some great advice to everyone who will be
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