Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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Shoshone Nation leader honored with inaugural ‘Schnitzer Prize of the West’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new prize honoring innovative solutions to challenges across the American West was awarded Sunday evening at the High Desert…
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‘So grateful’: Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Women Build Week’ makes emotional impact
(Update: adding comments from CEO, volunteer, and future homeowner) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 100 volunteers spent the week building homes…
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Made in Central Oregon: Light Elegance grows global beauty brand from local roots
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What started in a garage in Eugene in 1999 with a salon owner, a chemist, and a dream has grown into a global company…
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‘We always find a way forward’: President of Central Oregon Community College shares state of the college
(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State…
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Wildfire preparedness: Rep. Bynum joins Central Oregon leaders to urge residents to prepare now
(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined…
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Oregon mom creates app to connect neighbors with local farm stands
WHITE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon mom is turning a simple drive through rural communities into a way to connect neighbors with local food. Tiffany…
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Caldera High School’s production of Newsies will showcase student talent in high-energy musical
(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to…
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Crook County moves forward in addressing ongoing concern over potential water contamination
County leaders in Crook County are bringing in a third-party to look into groundwater concerns related to Knife River operations, as neighbors and…
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Decision 2026: A look inside the voting process ahead of May election
(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters…
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Snow Report: Mt. Bachelor’s final day, ski areas wind-down short season after warm winter
Sunday marks the final day of the season at Mt. Bachelor, wrapping up one of the shortest seasons on record. A late-season storm delivered roughly…
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Cool nights and cloudy days with chance of rain moving in throughout week ahead
According the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. North wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph in…
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Little snow, big spirit: Mt. Bachelor begins short-season wrap-up with fresh snow & spring festival
(Update: adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor official) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — This season at Mt. Bachelor looked slightly different from…
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ODOT warns drivers of icy conditions as snow expected to hit Cascade Mountains
(Update: adding comments from ODOT, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just as Central Oregon starts to see signs of spring, another round of snow is…
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Wildfires, water, & politics: Central Oregonians discuss pressing issues with local lawmakers at town hall
(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for…
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‘The land is healing’: Closure of Cabin Butte area near China Hat extended as Deschutes National Forest continues restoration
(Update: adding comments from district ranger and forest official) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The closure of the Cabin Butte area, commonly known as China…
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‘Circle of Voices’ event set to celebrate Ukrainian culture and community connection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A unique cultural experience celebrating heritage and community connection will take place in northeast Bend next weekend.…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Warm winter prompting some early season closures
Our warm, dry winter season this year has kept new snow from falling at all of our ski areas. Bases are starting to decrease as multiple resorts have…
Continue Reading Chance of rain through next week with mild temperatures expected
According to the National Weather Service: .REST OF TODAY…Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph with…
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High Desert Stampede returns to Redmond with rodeo and entertainment
Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with some of the people who help make the High Desert Stampede possible. Tune in for more Thursday on KTVZ News at…
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