SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting on April 22 where it approved several grant recommendations totaling over $11 million and adopted new rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, operations. The commission also denied a petition seeking to change the extra vehicle fee rule for motorhomes. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Farmers Market will return to downtown Bend on Wednesday, May 6, marking the start of another season. The market, located in Brooks Alley just off Drake Park, offers fresh food, community connections and a lively atmosphere. The market aims to support local farmers, ranchers, bakers and artisan food producers
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Indian Head Casino is hosting a series of job fairs this week, starting tomorrow, with opportunities in food and beverage, facility management and more. The events, which will also take place at Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras, offer a chance to meet managers and explore various roles. Don’t miss the
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The Spring Home and Garden Show is returning to Central Oregon this upcoming weekend, hosted by the Central Oregon Builders Association. Organizers expect approximately 10,000 attendees for the event, which offers free admission and free parking. The show will feature more than 200 vendors, along with live demonstrations and fresh ideas for home and garden
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have increased 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $5.00 per gallon today. The national average price for gasoline has also risen, climbing 7.0 cents per gallon to $4.04 per gallon. Gasoline prices across the state are currently $1.14 per gallon higher than
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring, weather modeling and community planning is key to limiting smoke impacts in Bend and surrounding areas. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) relies on meteorologists who track air quality using Department of Environmental
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A quiet pattern continues as we close out April this week. Expect mostly sunny skies through Monday. Highs will reach the upper 50s to low 60s today, with a gradual warming trend ahead. Planned prescribed burning today could bring some smoke to parts of Deschutes County, especially overnight and into the
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Update: adding details about DUII, crash, and suspect admitting to drinking. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A high-speed rollover crash on Highway 97 in Redmond on Sunday brought down power lines and temporarily closed a section of the road. The driver involved in the crash was arrested and cited for driving under the influence of intoxicants
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(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for a legislative town hall in Bend, and brought big questions to Central Oregon lawmakers — touching on everything from wildfire and water concerns to federal funding cuts and growing political division.
Continue ReadingCENTRAL, OR — If you’re out on the back deck or finishing up a Sunday project, you’ve likely noticed the shift. That bright, calm morning has given way to a stiff North breeze—a classic spring transition for Central Oregon. As we head into the evening hours, the story isn’t about moisture, but about the dropping
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care reform took center stage at Trinity Episcopal Church this week, where Central Oregon residents gathered for a town hall focused on the future of universal coverage in the state. The discussion, hosted by Health Care for All Oregon, comes as lawmakers and advocates explore ways to make care more
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If you’re finishing up a hike at Smith Rock or just settling onto a patio in Bend, keep that fleece handy. We are moving into a classic Central Oregon spring evening—the kind where the sky is breathtakingly clear, but the temperature likes to play “limbo.” SKYLINE VIEW: A crisp look southwest toward North Sister and
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival has selected Bend artist Michele Michael’s acrylic painting “Strawberry Skies” as the featured artwork for its 2026 season. The 18-by-24-inch piece will appear on the cover of the festival’s program magazine and will be auctioned July 18 during the annual Raise the Baton fundraising party. The event
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Hundreds of youth and volunteers from the Heart of Oregon Corps converged on Dry Canyon Park in Redmond for a major cleanup on Global Youth Service Day. Their efforts included addressing a significant safety concern by removing hazardous makeshift forts hidden along the canyon walls. Each year, the Heart of Oregon Corps
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild released a rehabilitated bald eagle today in a field north of Prineville. Local farmers discovered the injured bald eagle hopping and walking in the area, prompting them to contact Think Wild for assistance. The wildlife rescue organization identified the bird’s chest injury, and it spent a month in their
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If you have spring plants outside or haven’t quite finished winterizing your irrigation, tonight is the time to pay attention. We are looking at a stretch of clear skies that will bring plenty of sunshine, but very cold overnight temperatures. Tonight: The Freeze With clear skies and calming winds, temperatures will drop quickly tonight. Lows:
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following KTVZ’s recent reporting of growing community frustration with off leash pets in public spaces, personal injury attorneys are advising the community on what to do in case of an off-leash dog incident. Moreover, Bend Parks and Recreation District as well as Bend Police are increasing compliance patrols of parks and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dutchess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. This goofy girl is full of so much love. She’ll melt in your lap the second you show her any attention! Volunteers and staff at BrightSide call her Exquisite,
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in Redmond to the return of The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Fair & Parade at Alpenglow Park in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be slightly cooler as a weak cold front moves through, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Expect more sunshine and mild temperatures as the dry pattern continues. Overnight hours are looking chilly as temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s. Expect a pattern of cold mornings
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