Oregon-based alpine skier Jackie Wiles headed to her fourth Olympics
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon-based alpine skier Jackie Wiles just qualified for her fourth Olympics and will head to Cortina to represent Team USA.…
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Portland ICE protest chaos; ONA condemns protest; and Bend motorcyclist arrested for endangering protesters
OREGON (KTVZ) — Pandemonium erupted in Portland Saturday as federal agents unleashed tear gas on thousands protesting ICE actions during a peaceful…
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LATEST UPDATE: Mylar balloon sparks Bend power outage—now resolved
(UPDATE – February 1st: power outage caused by Mylar balloon according to Pacific Power) (UPDATE: power has been restored to all affected residents)…
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Veterans ski weekend brings healing and camaraderie to Mount Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterans’ mental and physical health remains a major concern. According to a 2023 Veterans Affairs report, roughly 31%…
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Bend man arrested after reckless driving near protest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 34-year-old Bend man was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he rode his motorcycle recklessly near a downtown…
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Lake Creek Bridge repair to begin next week
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County officials are preparing for a full closure of the Lake Creek Bridge as they move into the next…
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Crook County School District honors standout educators with statewide nominations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District is celebrating excellence in education after nominating three of its outstanding staff…
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Pay It Forward: Longtime volunteer helps resolve conflicts peacefully
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live. Tonight, we introduced you to…
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Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, to speak at the Tower Theatre
(Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The American…
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Are you looking to head up to the mountain this weekend? Here are some events at Mt. Bachelor in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of events happening this weekend at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy! On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can…
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Local Republican legislators preview priorities for upcoming short session
(Adding video and quotes from Republican Representatives Vikki Breese-Iverson and Mark Owens as well as Senator Mike McLane) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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HAILED AS HEROES: Deputies brave freezing pond to rescue teens trapped under ice in Madras
(Update: adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Jefferson County deputies didn’t hesitate to plunge into freezing, dangerously thin ice…
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Rudy’s Markets celebrates 50 years serving community with Gold Bar Giveaway, $100K Hunger Match
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rudy’s Markets Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2026 with a monthly Gold Bar Giveaway and a $100,000 matching…
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Prineville pastor pleads no contest in shooting of neighborhood cat that left ‘Pumpkin’ permanently blind
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville pastor accused of shooting a neighborhood cat, leaving it permanently blind, entered a no-contest plea to an…
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Date set for manslaughter retrial of Ian Cranston, whose conviction in Barry Washington Jr. killing was overturned
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two weeks after Ian Cranston posted bail and was released from jail, a Deschutes County judge has set his fall retrial date on…
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OSP identifies Bend woman killed in head-on crash on Highway 126 near Powell Butte Highway intersection
Oregon State Police on Thursday released the victim’s name and other details of Wednesday’s head-on crash of a Jeep and box truck near the…
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Crook County School Board sets listening sessions on appointing Dr. Joel Hoff as permanent superintendent
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is inviting students, families, staff and community members to participate in a…
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Amid worsening national shortage of skilled workers, COCC shines spotlight on technical education programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. faces a projected deficit of 6 million skilled workers by 2032 in fields such as health care, construction and…
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Contractor data breach may have exposed the protected health info of thousands of Central Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians soon will receive letters in the mail to inform them of a data breach at TriZetto Provider…
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Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters made using Central Oregon wool, celebration planned in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an…
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