Central Oregon Community College faculty union and leadership at odds over pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue…
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Warming trend begins and with highs in the 80s later this week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine and light winds will provide another quiet day across the high desert. The high temperatures for this week…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 19th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Above normal temperatures this week along with dry conditions. There is a large area of high pressure off the coast that will…
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Washington monitors fourth person for hantavirus as Bend doctor remains isolated
(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY,…
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Evening Chill and Cloudy Monday Morning for Central Oregon
Grab a jacket if you are heading out tonight. The National Weather Service reports that while skies will remain mostly clear this evening across…
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COOL & GUSTY: Wind and showers today, sunny Sunday morning turnaround
BEND, Ore. — Grab a jacket if you are heading out for the rest of Saturday. A cool, windy system is moving through the High Desert, bringing west…
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Winter Weather Advisory today, mountain snow and wintry mix in some pockets above 5000 feet
Anyone traveling across the Cascades today will need to be aware that there may be some slick roads as wintry weather has returned to the mountains.…
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Family-friendly concert series launches in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will…
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St. Charles cuts ties with 40-year-old air link transport program it founded in Bend
Update: Adding comments from Life Flight BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 40 years and deep roots in Bend, a homegrown medical transport program founded…
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Central Oregon residents gain access to $7.44M in down payment assistance
CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thistle & Nest is offering $7.44 million in down payment assistance and an innovative land trust model to…
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Community unites for mental health awareness walk in Bend on Sunday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NAMI Central Oregon will host its Community Mental Health Awareness Walk on Sunday at 9 a.m. PT. The event will take place at…
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Bend Celebrates 100 Years of Water with Exceptional Quality Report
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has published its 2025 Water Quality and Consumer Confidence Report, offering customers a clear and…
Continue Reading Winter Weather Advisory across the Cascades, chilly weekend ahead, wintry mix and snow likely through Saturday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Clouds are going to increase as the we move through the night with a pocket of cooler air arriving as well. There is a good…
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Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team busts meth dealer in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Prineville man, Rocky Lee Klein, was arrested Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on SE Juniper Canyon Road on suspicion…
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‘The Butcher & The Brewer’ coming to Bend for one night only, offering a unique dining experience
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an…
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There’s Good News: 22 turtles released back into the wild from Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a…
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Save the Date: FREE Children’s Fish Fair, ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair…
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Seagull Fire ignites in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire, dubbed the Seagull fire, has ignited in Jefferson County near Warm Springs, and is currently listed…
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Residents tour Bend’s new centralized public works facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Department of Public Works recently hosted an open house, inviting the public to tour its new combined campus located…
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