The Cowsills to perform benefit concert for Jefferson County Historical Museum project
(Update: adding comments from Paul Cowsill and board member of historical society) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A classic American pop-rock group is…
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High Desert Museum strengthens role as regional hub with $40 million expansion, adding new wing
The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon has broken ground on a $40 million expansion project, which will add a new wing to the museum and feature new…
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Oregon leaders approve committee to rebuild public trust and increase accountability for ODOT
(Update: adding video, comments from committee member, Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new state committee aims to increase oversight of the…
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Global disruptions causing local impacts in Central Oregon as gas prices continue to rise
Gas prices are climbing quickly across the U.S., and right here in Oregon. Central Oregon drivers are not only feeling it in their wallets, but also…
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‘Fix a Leak Week’: City of Bend promotes water conservation with small steps amid low snowpack
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter arrived on the calendar in Central Oregon, but the weather hasn’t looked much like it. Temperatures have been running…
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‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates…
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Oregonians report higher dissatisfaction with AI-powered customer service than rest of nation
A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor…
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‘Do that gut check’: Bend family urges caution as catalog credit company faces wave of complaints
A woman and her son discovered that her line of credit through Stoneberry had an interest rate that quietly increased over time, and they are warning…
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Snow Report: Mild conditions, possible rain at times
Warmer than average temperatures have kept new snow from falling at all of our ski areas in the last 24-hours. Recent systems have brought…
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Cloudy skies and scattered showers dominate the forecast for the next week
According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain overnight. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Warm winter weather forces ski areas to rely on existing snow
Due to above-normal temperatures, recent precipitation has fallen as rain at higher elevations, resulting in no new snow at ski areas within the last…
Continue Reading Cloudy skies and spotty rain showers expected to stick around through week ahead
According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Light…
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House Republicans halt floor work, demand investigation for complaint against Bend lawmaker
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon House Republicans paused floor deliberations Monday to protest the handling of a conduct complaint against Representative…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Mixed snow conditions bring fresh snow to select ski areas
Our ski areas picked up a few fresh inches in the last twenty-four hours, with the heaviest snowfall reported at Timberline Lodge,…
Continue Reading Blustery conditions as rain, high-elevation snow expected to move in through mid-week
According the National Weather Service: .TODAY…Sunny with a chance of rain and high elevation snow in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Slopes strike gold with fresh snowfall at ski areas
Our slopes are feeling the Winter Olympic spirit this weekend, as a winning round of fresh snowfall settled over all our ski areas! In the past 24…
Continue Reading Wind and rain to dominate weather pattern in the days ahead
According the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 30s. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.…
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Local lawmaker faces conduct complaint for alleged intimidation over gun bill vote
A conduct complaint has been filed against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, for allegedly creating a hostile environment and intimidating a colleague during…
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Hoodoo is back: Ski area to reopen this week as snowfall finally returns to the Cascades
HOODOO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area is set to welcome skiers and riders back to the slopes this Thursday, after a mid-winter shutdown caused by a…
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Mt. Bachelor gains inches of fresh snowfall while giving back to Central Oregon
Mt. Bachelor received 4 inches of snow overnight and is expecting up to 4 more inches throughout the day, with the Play Forever Thursday initiative…
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