Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Troy Field from dawn till dusk, a somber memorial took place. “We are remembering not – just a number”, has been going on for 18 years now. Starting at 8 a.m., volunteers read the names, ages, and hometowns of every US service person killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. Each name
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, May 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– With summer almost here and the weather getting warmer the need for caution dealing with fires is growing. As such. fire restrictions are changing June 1st. Starting then, open fires are prohibited, including campfires, except in designated areas. Chainsaw use is also prohibited between the hours of 1 and 8 p.m. Motorized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In this weeks Community Conversation we sit down with Bend non-profit Furnish Hope as it transforms empty spaces into warm, welcoming homes for those in need.
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(Update: Adding video) UPDATE: Oregon State Police have released new information on Friday’s crash, including the names of the people involved. Below is the press release provided by State Troopers.Deschutes County, Ore. 25 May 2025- On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 2:22 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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This week’s Furry Friend is Chunk, a 3-year-old cow-print dog looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. He’s looking for a place where he can be the cutest couch potato–and get lots of scratches! “He is a little bit anxious, but also a couch potato. So we think that he would
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from closing weekend celebrations at Mt. Bachelor to Bingo for Brightside in Redmond! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have much more information for you from the sister’s story we first told you about last night. A Sisters man is under arrest in a guns-drawn traffic stop after he allegedly hit another man with his car. We spoke on Thursday with the man who was allegedly hit. It started
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This week on Out and About, we got to see the beauty of Central Oregon turning from winter to spring. As the weather begins to get better, as does the scenery. Don’t forget to share with us your great photos through the share tab. You may just be featured on the next Out and About
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Check out this week’s massive catch from Herb. He caught this huge, 200lb Halibut in Alaska. He wasn’t the only impressive catch this week, but no other fisherman were reeling in these kind of fish. To share your great catches with us, just send it to us under the Share tab.
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(Update: Fun new video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a record winter and nearly eight feet of snow piling up on the Cascade Lakes Highway, the beloved scenic route opened Thursday morning, giving Central Oregonians access to lakes, trails, and camping. One of our loyal viewers, Craig Brightwell, sent in videos of him and his
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(Update: Adding video) CENTRAL OREGON [KTVZ] — Central Oregon’s housing market continues to evolve. It presents both challenges and opportunities. Affordability and supply, remain at the forefront of concerns. According to Rocket, in Bend, the median home list price reached $899,000, in April 2025. That’s a 14.5% increase from 2024. What follows is Redmond, with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the fourth-graders at Buckingham Elementary School got a visit from KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to discuss weather forecasting. The students were curious about the origin of the word “meteorologist” and found out it has little to do with meteors. They all became “weather detectives,” as John discussed how
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the recorded KTVZ News livestream of Wednesday’s meeting of the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety oversight board, as members unanimously recommended a lifetime revocation of Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s certification. A short time later, van der Kamp gave a statement to KTVZ News, expressing disappointment
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC (CNN) — Two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed by a gunman who later yelled “Free Palestine!” while being arrested in Washington, DC, Wednesday night, authorities said. The slain staffers, who the Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a couple who officials say were soon
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It’s graduation season! KTVZ News is wishing the seniors of this year’s graduating class a special congratulations for all their academic accomplishments. To submit a picture of your graduating senior, click the Contests Tab on the website and fill out the form. https://ktvz.com/play/2025/05/12/senior-sunrise-2025/
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Junior Forecaster is an artist who is in the process of creating a “toon game” for folks to enjoy. Reina is a fifth-grade student at Pine Ridge Elementary and enjoys the sunshine more than the rain. When it is sunny out, one of her favorite hobbies is playing on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Tuesday afternoon, just after 5 p.m., Bend Police responded to multiple calls about an indecent exposure incident at the Box Factory in Bend. The initial call reported a man exposing himself and soliciting people at the corner of Colorado Ave. and Staats Street. Officers arrived in the area where the
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