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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, July 7th

July 7, 2026 7:17 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.

Demolition of old Bend High begins with Gymnasium

July 6, 2026 7:32 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Demolition of the old Bend High School began today, starting with the gymnasium. An excavator with a specialized pincer attachment started pulling apart the old structure. The demolition is expected to continue until the end of the summer, by which time every part of the old school, except a mini-gymnasium, will

Central Oregon crews juggle multiple July 4th fires

July 6, 2026 6:41 pm Tracee Tuesday

Bend/Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire crews spent the Fourth of July weekend racing from one call to the next, as hot weather and holiday activity helped spark multiple fires from Crooked River Ranch to Bend. The incidents ranged from fast-moving wildfires threatening powerlines and homes to a structure fire in a Redmond neighborhood,

Vice-Chair of Aquatic Board makes statment on recall petition

July 6, 2026 6:45 pm Tyson Beauchemin

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Member of the Madras Aquatic Center board is making a statement in light of the upcoming special election. This August, four of the five board members are facing recall. KTVZ has asked the members of the board for comment, and so far we have heard back from vice-chair Jean McCloskey.

Scattered storms possible today, stray showers Tuesday

July 6, 2026 1:01 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mostly cloudy skies early in the day slowed down the heating process, so I don’t expect to see our high temperatures peak past 90. There is still a chance for some isolated showers and storms to arrive, with slow movement. The showers will more than likely stay fairly stationary, so not

Peninsula Fire Update: Brush fire in Crooked River Ranch contained, goats helped slow the spread

July 6, 2026 7:40 am Kelsey Merison

CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire broke out on Saturday in Crooked River Ranch that has since been fully contained. The fire was burning near the 14,000 block of SW Peninsula Drive. The first arriving engine found a 1/4 acre brush fire being pushed by winds, threatening the home and several sheds on the property. According to

Former corrections officer sentenced in major Oregon poaching case spanning multiple counties

July 5, 2026 11:31 pm Tracee Tuesday

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A yearslong investigation by the Oregon State Police (OSP), in addition to the Fish and Wildlife Division, has resulted in significant penalties for an Umatilla man accused of illegally killing wildlife across Oregon, in what prosecutors describe as one of the most damaging serial poaching cases tied to a single

Very warm Monday with a chance for isolated storms

July 6, 2026 2:58 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The warming trend continues through Tuesday. Expect afternoon highs in the upper 80s and low 90s both today and tomorrow. There is a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms today, with the best chance southeast of Bend. Severe weather is not expected, but if you hear thunder, move indoors. Skies will be

There’s Good News: Bend-La Pine Schools receive 2 grants from ODOT for road safety

July 6, 2026 7:51 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend–La Pine schools has been awarded two grants from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The funding will create a Safe Routes to School Plan, identifying hazards and improving walking and biking routes. It will also fund a new ‘Traffic Garden’ at La Pine Elementary, where students can learn bike and pedestrian safety. The

Oregon gas prices continue to fall

July 6, 2026 7:50 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has dropped 11.2 cents over the past week, now sitting at $4.49 a gallon. That’s nearly 59 cents lower than a month ago, but still about 54 cents higher than

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, July 6th

July 6, 2026 7:39 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 6th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.

Bend’s 4th of July pet parade draws crowds, continues century-old tradition

July 4, 2026 11:58 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon tradition more than a century in the making brought thousands to downtown Bend Saturday morning, for the annual Fourth of July Pet Parade. The event, put on by Bend Park & Recreation District, dates back to 1924 and is one of the oldest pet parades in the country.

UPDATE: Illegal fireworks spark structure fire in northwest Redmond

July 5, 2026 10:40 pm Tracee Tuesday

(Update: fire was caused by illegal fireworks) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire Sunday evening in northwest Redmond, where investigators say illegal fireworks sparked the blaze. Firefighters were alerted around 7:30 p.m. to a possible fire near NW 4th Street and NW Hemlock Court. When crews arrived,

UPDATE: Coyner Fire in Redmond held at 20.5 acres, evacuation level remains in place

July 5, 2026 8:07 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh, Tracee Tuesday

(Update: July 5th; 20.5 acres burned; 10% contained) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews continue working to contain the Coyner Fire burning northwest of Tetherow Road in Redmond, where flames threatened homes and powerlines over the holiday weekend. The fire started Saturday afternoon near Northwest Tetherow Road and Northwest Helmholtz Way and has grown to

Vegetation Fire Sparked on Pilot Butte during Fireworks Show

July 5, 2026 4:16 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small vegetation fire sparked on Pilot Butte during Bend’s fireworks show Saturday night. KTVZ News’ viewer Barron Sawyer shared video of the incident, which shows the fire’s growth, response and containment. This was one of two fires that sparked near Saturday’s shows, the other fire was reported at the Deschutes

Warm Monday with a Chance for Isolated Afternoon Storms

July 5, 2026 3:58 pm Lance Campbell

While we have a clear, warm start to the work week on the horizon, there is a 20% chance of isolated afternoon storms popping up across the region on Monday. Here is what you need to know before you head out the door. 🌙 Tonight: Sunday Evening Wrap-Up Expect a comfortable and mostly quiet night

Hot and dry with scattered storms in the afternoon

July 5, 2026 12:28 am John Carroll

Today continue our warmer than normal pattern as the mercury in the thermometer will rise into the upper 80s and low 90s once again. The region is tinder dry and any fires that start will spread rapidly. Saturday around 8 pm the Coyner Fire NW of Redmond grew rapidly to 11 acres and prompted evacuations

ICYMI: The KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular

July 4, 2026 11:10 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND / REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you missed it, you can watch the entire KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular above. Happy Independence Day!

Fire sparks at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, 388 Fire

July 4, 2026 10:55 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

UPDATE: This fire is now being called the Fairgrounds Fire. UPDATE: WATCH DUTY – The size of the fire is 5 acres, per WildCAD. UPDATE: WATCH DUTY – Structures are threatened, and additional resources are being requested. This is now known as the Fairgrounds Fire (388). – Per radio traffic. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The

UPDATE: Redmond fire damages two homes, prompts second alarm response

July 4, 2026 9:14 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh, Tracee Tuesday

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast-moving fire damaged two homes in a northwest Redmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, prompting a second alarm response from multiple agencies. Redmond Fire & Rescue responded around 3:15 p.m. to the 2700 block of NW Greenwood Avenue after several 911 callers reported thick black smoke and flames coming from residential structures.