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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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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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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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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Back School Sweepstakes: Central Oregon kids are returning to the classroom
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, and many Central Oregon kids are returning to the classroom. Check out this week’s Back to School…
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Clear the Shelters: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Rescue Ranch has friendly farm animals looking for forever homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the entire month of August, KTVZ and our local shelter and business partners once again teamed up to clear the shelters and…
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Back to School: Mental health resources available for students in need at Bend-La Pine schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the need for mental health resources–not just in schools, but everywhere. KTVZ…
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Kids make homemade signs showing support and thanks for the Firefighting efforts on the Flat Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Take a look at these photos sent in by one of our viewers at yesterday’s public meeting on the Flat Fire. Local kids found a…
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Pet Pics: Celebrating National Dog Day
In this week’s Pet Pics, viewers shared their favorite furry, and even four-hooved, friends in honor of National Dog Day. From playful pups and…
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Grants Pass woman takes 3rd in Miss Wheelchair America
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KOBI) – A local woman has earned national recognition after placing third in the Miss Wheelchair America competition over the…
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Central Oregon school districts release plans for phone policy, amid Governor Kotek phone ban
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With students heading back to the classroom next week, school districts are adapting to Governor Tina Kotek’s order to ban…
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It’s National Dog Day! Are you celebrating around Central Oregon with your furry friend?
(CNN) — Today is the year’s biggest day for man’s best friend. It’s National Dog Day, right in the middle of the “dog days” of summer! Dogs give…
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Mt. Bachelor’s Redline Rally is this Saturday! Hear from one of the participants ahead of the event
Mt. Bachelor is gearing up for the fifth-annual Redline Rally, Central Oregon’s premier downhill bike event. Ahead of Saturday’s action-packed…
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KTVZ News celebrates Bend residents’ 75th wedding anniversary
BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, everyone here at KTVZ News would like to wish a very happy 75th anniversary to Joan and Lew Walton. The couple first met…
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Think Wild offers tips for aiding wildlife as Central Oregon battles Flat Fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As crews work to contain the Flat Fire, now at just under 22,000 acres, Think Wild Central Oregon is offering tips on how to aid…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, August 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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