SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A sudden and powerful storm swept through parts of Sunriver Wednesday afternoon, toppling trees, blocking roads and briefly trapping vehicles near the Sunriver Airport. According to Chuck Rosenfeld, who identified himself as part of the Sunriver Citizen Patrol, the storm hit around 3 p.m. following a thunderstorm that brought heavy rain
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Nutrition Services has temporarily suspended most of its Summer Meals service at public meal sites. The suspension is a direct response to unhealthy air quality conditions in the area. The district implemented the temporary suspension to protect the health and safety of its staff, volunteers, and families. Only
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WHEELER COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Fire, a complex of 12 separate blazes, continues to burn near Mitchell, straining firefighting resources across Oregon. Close to 600 personnel are battling the fire, which has left significant burn scars near the Painted Hills and reached the Fossil Beds National Monument. Statewide Resource Strain The state
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County resident died in an ATV accident on private property while attempting to protect his home from the advancing Brewer Fire. Stacy Chiddix, 58, was operating his personal ATV on steep terrain when he was ejected. The ATV subsequently overturned and pinned him underneath. Friends who were with Mr.
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By: Justin AldermanPrineville, Ore. — High Desert Christian Academy has announced it will permanently close at the end of the month, bringing an end to what it claims is more than three decades of education in Prineville. In a Facebook post published late Monday night, July 20th, the academy thanked the community and confirmed that it
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the 31st annual High Desert Garden Tour at the OSU Extension Service in Redmond to a vintage pop-up market in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 15th, 2026, Oregon State Police arrested Gregory Adam Polanski, 43, after he struck two Oregon Department of Transportation workers on a closed Interstate 84 off-ramp in Hood River and then left the scene. Polanski was booked into the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR) on charges including reckless
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News is excited to announce the promotion of Kelsey Merison to evening anchor. Merison will begin her new role on Monday, August 3rd. Since returning to Oregon from Montana, Merison has helped people throughout Central Oregon start their day as co-anchor of KTVZ News at Sunrise. Through her current role,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions regarding the amount of cannabis dispensaries allowed within city limits to reports of illegal firework usage over the 4th of July weekend, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras is seeking to settle an outstanding loan of approximately $1.2 million from Initiative Brewing. The city provided the brewery with a combination grant and a loan in 2024 to foster local job creation and business growth. However, the company closed its Madras location in late May 2026.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, July 14th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Northwest made stops in Redmond and Bend this weekend. The group, made up of passionate and patriotic riders, travels each summer to honor America’s fallen service members and support their families. Their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabriel Dean Christensen, 41, was arrested yesterday evening in Bend after a pursuit at the Stillwater Crossing Apartments. Christensen, who was wanted as a suspect in a July 7 assault, fled from officers and was taken into custody with the assistance of a K9. The arrest occurred at approximately 9:36 p.m.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An important reminder from the Bend Park and Recreation District: Bridge jumping is not a harmless summer activity– and it’s extremely dangerous. Already this summer, the district says its seen more jumpers than ever. Bend Parks and Rec says this year’s low water levels and drought conditions make bridge jumping even more risky. What often seems to be
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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/.
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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
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