Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…
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Central Oregon Labor Chapter holds annual picnic for union members and their families
The Central Oregon Labor Chapter held a picnic attended by dozens of union members and their families to celebrate the federal holiday and the…
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Chesterton Academy Mater Dei, Bend Oregon’s first Catholic High School opens this Fall
(Update: Adding video) Bend, OR (KTVZ) — Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is announcing the opening of Central Oregon’s first Catholic high school.…
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Franklin Avenue Temporary One-way Closure Begins September 2
(Update: Adding video) Construction will begin Tuesday on Franklin Avenue, between Fourth and Eighth streets, to improve safety for all…
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Above normal temperatures for the first part of September
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -September 1st marks the first day of meteorological fall! Meteorological seasons are created based on the average temperatures and…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, September 1st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, September 1st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Beyond the Score: Episode 12
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)- On Episode 12 of Beyond the score we deep dive into what it takes to be a QB on Friday night. I followed around four local QB’s on…
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Heat and haze for Labor Day, storm chances return Tuesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re still dealing with the heat and widespread haze in Central Oregon. Deschutes and Klamath counties remain under an Air…
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Oregon Duck mascot hilariously loses his head in season opener
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Ducks had some unexpected drama off the scoreboard this weekend when beloved mascot Puddles literally lost his…
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Deschutes County Medical Examiner conducting tests to identify body found at Lava Island Falls on the Deschutes River
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team recovered a body found at Lava Island Falls on the…
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Welding setup leak and extension cord led to storage container explosion in NE Bend, severely damaging two businesses, impacting four others, and rattling residents across Central Oregon
(UPDATE: Interview with Deputy Fire Marshal, business owner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, residents from around Central Oregon…
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Hot Labor Day weekend, Air Quality Alert in place
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re in for a hot and dry Labor Day weekend across Central Oregon. Highs should reach the low 90s today, though smoke will…
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Air Quality Alert, hot and dry holiday weekend
An Air Quality Alert has been issued until further notice for Deschutes County due to the smoke from the Emigrant Fire. That fire is burning on the…
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Pet Pals: Meet Mango Jr. the most talkative cat you’ll ever meet
Meet the adorable and very outgoing Mango Jr. She is the most talkative cat we have ever had in the studio. Mango and a plethora of other pets will…
Continue Reading Air Quality Alert today, hot pattern through the holiday weekend
The smoke form the Emigrant Fire continues to drift into western and southern Deschutes County. This fire is south of the Willamette Pass and on the…
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“Toddler of the Year” Contestant in Central Oregon
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local toddler is nearing the quarter finals for a “toddler of the year” competition. Cedar sanders and his family…
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SHOCKING RETIREMENT: Prineville Police Chief retires after less than 1 year on the job
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Chief Profio is retiring after 31 years in law enforcement in a surprising moment. He leaves having only joined the department…
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Goo Goo Dolls concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater cancelled due to poor air quality
(Update: Adding Local Alert Weather Forecast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Due to the wildfire smoke we are seeing across Deschutes County, Hayden Homes…
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From flatbeds to fast horses – the 101st Harney County Fair is here
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The tradition continues, and the spirit of the West rides strong! Harney County is proud to present the 101st…
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BLM reminds the public to prevent wildfire over a hot and dry Labor Day Weekend
Campfire ban and other fire prevention measures are still in effect statewide PORTLAND, Ore. — As fire risk remains…
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