Unhealthy Air Quality tonight
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). The Emigrant Fire, located on the border between Douglas and Lane Counties is about 9000 acres. This fire is burning timber and…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Linda reels in a coho salmon from Alaska, and more
In this week’s Big Ol’ Fish, Linda happily shows off her massive coho salmon, which she caught in Juneau, Alaska. But that’s not all – tune in for…
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Out and About: A beautiful aurora stars in Central Oregon’s night sky
Another week of gorgeous photos for Out and About, featuring a beautiful green and purple aurora being mirrored by the water below it. Plus some…
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Geoff Hinds is leaving after 6 years as the Director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center
He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the…
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2 children are dead and 17 people injured in Minneapolis school mass shooting; shooter died of self-inflicted gunshot wound
By NBC News What we know about the shooting What we know about the shooting Two children, ages 8 and 10, are dead after a shooter opened fire…
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Oregon doubles energy bill assistance funding to help families address the rising cost of living
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) applauds a significant investment that will help more households with low incomes…
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Bend’s Outback Water Facility Expansion could mean higher water bills
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is preparing for a major expansion of its Outback Water Facility—an estimated $50 million project aimed at…
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Back to School: Bend La Pine Schools using technology as tool in curriculum
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With technology quickly advancing, schools are having to adjust, adapt, and evolve to the digital world by implementing…
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Mostly sunny skies and above normal temperatures into the holiday weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Skies have cleared from stormy weather and we should see sunshine and drier conditions take over. Haze will linger; plan for…
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Oregon Health Authority issues recreational use advisory at Ochoco Lake due to potent toxins
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake in Crook County due…
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ESCAPE THE CROWDS: Oregon Department of Forestry recommends less-traveled state campgrounds for Labor Day Weekend
OREGON (KTVZ) — Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and many are packing their bags for a weekend of camping. The Oregon Department of…
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Flat Fire affects multiple Deschutes Land Trust nature preserves
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Flat Fire has moved through fields, forests, and even residential areas, it also passed through several nature preserves…
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Show Us Your Garden, pollinators and sunflowers
This week we share with you three really special gardens. A garden with a breathtaking view of the sunsets each night, another with a towering…
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Junior Forecaster: CJ, a soccer player who loves Halloween
CJ is heading into 7th Grade this fall at Pacific Crest Middle School. Although she loves her friends and teachers, she enjoys summer vacation a…
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Oregon Coast safari park owner indicted on 371 charges
(Update: Adding video) By FOX 12 Staff BANDON, Ore. (KPTV) – The owner of a safari park on the Oregon Coast has been indicted for more than 370…
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Oregon State recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A collaborative research and outreach effort led by Oregon State University to protect whales and…
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Spotty storms today, dry and hot pattern heading into the weekend
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). Isolated storms are likely to develop today and generate periods of heavy rain along with the lightning. These pop and drop…
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Oregon Gas Prices remain Quiet ahead of Labor Day; Refinery Issues send National Average Higher
Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the…
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Congresswomen Bynum, Salinas to host roundtable to discuss rural economic development
OREGON CITY, OR – On Thursday, August 28, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) will host a…
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Deschutes County urges child vaccinations before school starts
(Update: Adding video) As the new school year approaches, Deschutes County reminds parents and guardians to check their children’s vaccine status to…
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