SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backcountry Offroad Expo is coming to Sisters High School August 1-2. The expo takes place August 1 & 2 and brings together the off-road and outdoor community for a weekend of vehicles, gear, education, camping, and connection. The consumer-facing outdoor trade show will feature off-road vehicles, adventure vans, trucks, trailers, rooftop
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine today with highs reaching the middle to upper 80s across the high desert. Breezy conditions are expected in the late afternoon and early evening across the area and some clouds will develop in the late day heat. Thursday will be the day of transition as we get ready
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to decline this week and have steadily decreased since May 22. But uncertainty remains regarding the fragile peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran, and whether normal shipping traffic will resume in the Strait of Hormuz. The declining pump prices come as Oregonians get ready to travel for
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UPDATE: Lordina Maxwell was sentenced in a Deschutes County Courtroom earlier this month. According to online court records, Maxwell will serve 10 days in jail and is ordered to pay $18,480 in restitution.The Alfalfa woman had been charged with 49 counts of animal neglect. Due to her plea deal, 45 felonies were dropped.Maxwell was also
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Bend Elks are taking on the Ridgefield Raptors today! If you’re heading to the game, plan on partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the 80s. An isolated storm is a possibility today, but chances look low. The Elks will return to Vince Genna Stadium tomorrow.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect another warm day across the region Wednesday, with highs topping out in the low to upper 80s. We could see some breezy conditions develop by the afternoon. While dry weather is expected for most areas, there is a very slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm in the mountains.
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UPDATE: KTVZ News received this press release from Bend Fire and Rescue BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Bend Fire & Rescue responded to several reports of an explosion near the entrance of the Deschutes County Knott Landfill at 27th Avenue and Knott Road in Bend. Firefighters arrived within minutes to
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In this week’s Pet Pics, we highlight a pup (Doggy Parton, anyone?) who’s working hard for their treats. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you may just see your furry friend on next week’s segment. All you gotta do is click the share tab.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. — Bend’s long-running goose management program is drawing renewed attention as the Bend Park and Recreation District continues oiling Canada goose eggs to keep them from hatching. The district says the nonlethal method helps control a resident goose population that can damage turf, erode riverbanks and leave behind waste
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(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Airport manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Municipal Airport is nearing a major safety milestone as its first air traffic control tower prepares to begin operations in the coming weeks. The 115-foot tower is almost ready to guide aircraft and pilots between the ground and sky at one of
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brenda Fahey has been named the new city administrator for Madras, following a months-long search. The Madras City Council reached an employment agreement tonight for her appointment and she is expected to begin her new role next month. Fahey brings more than 25 years of public sector experience to her new
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development will host an open house at its newest site in Bend on Thursday, June 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The event, held at Community of Christ at 20380 Cooley Road, offers guests an opportunity to tour a microshelter and learn about the nonprofit organization’s services
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Filtered sunshine resulting from high clouds late Tuesday, but the highs still expected to reach the upper 80s and some low 90s as above normal pattern continues. Wednesday will be another warm day as the mercury in the thermometer reaches the middle to upper 80s. Normal high in Bend this time
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 66-year-old man from Nampa, Idaho, was rescued after sustaining leg and shoulder injuries in a slow-speed motorcycle fall near Cache Mountain yesterday at 7:14 p.m. The incident, which happened about 10 miles northwest of Sisters, prompted a Garmin emergency activation to Deschutes County 9-1-1. Deschutes County 9-1-1 received the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System is implementing a leadership restructure that will eliminate 22 filled positions and 23 vacant leadership roles in its support services areas. The changes, which affect less than 1% of the health system’s workforce and no direct patient care positions, aim to position the organization for long-term success
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 6th Annual Prideville Festival will bring together community members, visitors, businesses and organizations from across Central Oregon on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The free event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. at Pioneer Park in Prineville, Ore., celebrating community, visibility and belonging with the theme “Small Town, Big
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By: Jared Cowley (KGW)PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers have found their next head coach. The team announced Tuesday morning it has hired Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori as the franchise’s next head coach. Jason Quick of The Athletic was first to report the hire. According to Quick, Nori will sign a one-year deal with team options
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The Bend Elks will take on the Ridgefield Raptors at Vince Genna Stadium today. Grab the sunscreen and a cold drink if you’re heading to Vince Genna Stadium tonight! Temperatures will be close to 90 degrees around first pitch at 6:35pm.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-vehicle crash on Highway 126 in Deschutes County, Ore., on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:05 p.m., resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Michelle Renee Pettit, 59, of Gilchrist, was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision occurred near milepost 103.5 when a westbound GMC Sierra pulling a
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighty cats were seized from a Central Point residence due to suspected neglect and unsanitary living conditions, with Oregon Humane transporting the entire group to Portland for care. The seizure followed a search warrant served by the Central Point Police Department on June 11. Authorities served the warrant after receiving reports
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