CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire broke out on Saturday in Crooked River Ranch that has since been fully contained. The fire was burning near the 14,000 block of SW Peninsula Drive. The first arriving engine found a 1/4 acre brush fire being pushed by winds, threatening the home and several sheds on the property. According to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend–La Pine schools has been awarded two grants from the Oregon Department of Transportation. The funding will create a Safe Routes to School Plan, identifying hazards and improving walking and biking routes. It will also fund a new ‘Traffic Garden’ at La Pine Elementary, where students can learn bike and pedestrian safety. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has dropped 11.2 cents over the past week, now sitting at $4.49 a gallon. That’s nearly 59 cents lower than a month ago, but still about 54 cents higher than
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, July 6th. 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) — Pilot Butte is being prepared for Bend’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. It will feature more than 1,000 shells and a massive 12-inch finale shell creating a 1,200-foot diameter explosion. The display is scheduled for Saturday at 10 p.m. and is expected to last about 20 minutes. Extensive safety measures
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department is implementing a project to install 24 signs with digital speed displays built into them. These signs will be added to across eight roads in the county. The initiative is part of a larger effort to remind drivers of speed limits in locations where motorists may
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three patriotic local events, from the 99th annual Bend Pet Parade to La Pine Frontier Days. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For children facing adversity, having a trusted adult to lean on can make all the difference. That’s the mission behind Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, that connects local youth with caring adult volunteers through one-on-one mentoring relationships. The organization carefully matches
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is extending it’s ‘Summer of Love’ dog adoption promotion through tomorrow, July 3rd. The shelter says the response to choosing your own adoption fee has been so positive that the promotion is being extended to adopt more dogs into loving homes. HSCO is also full and expects an
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is seeking a communications and marketing intern. Do you know a student interested in communications and marketing? This is the perfect opportunity for them! The 3-month temporary position pays $20 an hour and has a flexible schedule. The position is funded through a grant
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 2nd. 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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WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the night of June 29th, drawing several calls to local authorities. Officers with the Wilsonville Police Department responded to the sighting around 10:45 p.m. Using their patrol vehicles, they safely directed
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 1st. 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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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 30th. 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 Oregon Health Authority has downgraded the recreational use health advisory for Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County, signaling reduced risk for people. While cyanotoxin levels are now below recreational guideline values for humans, a precaution remains in place for pets. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) originally issued the health advisory
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MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KTVZ) — Three federal wildland firefighters died Saturday while responding to the Knowles Fire in western Colorado, officials announced. The incident also resulted in injuries to two additional firefighters. The fallen firefighters were assigned to the Rifle Helitack crew and were engaged in initial attack operations on the Knowles Fire when the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Drivers across Oregon are getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has dropped nearly 20 cents over the past week, bringing the statewide average to $4.60 a gallon. That’s more than 61 cents lower than a month ago, though prices remain about
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Child Development Coalition in Madras is being recognized this month through a “Pay It Forward” program that highlights organizations making a difference in their communities. The coalition—known as OCDC—provides free childcare services for farmworker families, focusing on children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Staff say their work centers on early
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rock enthusiasts have a chance to explore everything from raw stones to polished jewelry this weekend at the Madras Rock, Gem and Mineral Show. The free event at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds features a wide range of items, including uncut rocks, agates, petrified wood and intricately crafted jewelry. Vendors from across
Continue Reading JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County leaders and tourism advocates are calling on the Oregon Health Authority to provide clearer communication and greater transparency regarding recreational advisories for harmful algae blooms, arguing the warnings are creating confusion and hurting the local economy. The concerns center around advisories issued for Lake Billy Chinook and other Oregon waterways. While local
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