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07/29/2026

BABY DRIVE: A Redmond church is stepping up to help families in Warm Springs as a pantry faces a critical shortage of baby essentials. Redmond Community Presbyterian Church is collecting formula, diapers and wipes through August 5.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Redmond Community Presbyterian Church is organizing a baby supply drive to assist Warm Springs Presbyterian Church, whose Food and Supply Pantry is critically low on essential baby items. The drive, collecting baby formula, diapers and wipes, is underway now through Wednesday...

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KTVZ News is broadcasting live from the 106th annual Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo tonight.

KTVZ's Tracee Tuesday will take viewers through what’s happening at this year’s fair, highlighting the local traditions, rodeo action and community events that make it Central Oregon’s largest annual gathering.

Get more details on our website.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- KTVZ News is broadcasting live from the 106th annual Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo tonight. KTVZ's Tracee Tuesday will take viewers through what’s happening at this year’s fair, highlighting the local traditions, rodeo action and community events that make it Central Oreg...

07/29/2026

FIRES & FEMA: Oregon Senator Merkley will speak with KTVZ's Claire Elmer on Wednesday about wildfires burning across the state, the fight for FEMA funding, and more. Tune in to KTVZ News at 6:00p.m. for the full report.

07/29/2026

Here is a Wednesday morning fire update for Deschutes County.

Fire: Akawa Butte FireAcres: 27,433Containment: 10%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Shelter Information: A evacuation shelter for large animals is available at the Deschutes County FairgroundsShelter Information: A evacuation shelter is available for at Sisters High School 🟢 Level 1 - BE ...

07/29/2026

Here is a Wednesday morning fire update for Crook County.

Note: The Brewer, Green Mountain, and Crosswhite fires have merged and are now a part of the Rowe Creek Complex Fire. Fire: Coyote FireAcres: 17,480.1Containment: 77%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 Fire: Henry FireAcres: 29,489Containment: 50%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 Fire: North Crooked FireAcr...

07/29/2026

Here is a Wednesday morning fire update for Jefferson County.

Fire: Akawa Butte FireAcres: 27,433Containment: 10%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Bench FireAcres: 60,270.9Containment: 3%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Rowe Creek ComplexAcres: 295,132Containment: 39%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Shelter Information- A eva...

07/29/2026

Here is a Wednesday morning fire update for Harney County.

Fire: Bald Mtn FireAcres: 78,128.3Containment: 1%Evacuations: Level 1 Fire: Coleman Creek FireAcres: 166,326.5Containment: 0%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Crater FireAcres: 745Containment: 93%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Dairy FireAcres: 8.6Containment: 70%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Egypt Fir...

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You can learn more at bendoregon.gov .