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 ski or snowshoe candlelit trails under the stars to music by award-winning pianist, Paula Dreyer. Enjoy hot drinks and specials at the nordic cafe, explore the
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(Adding video and quotes from Republican Representatives Vikki Breese-Iverson and Mark Owens as well as Senator Mike McLane) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, the 35 day legislative short session begins. Among the many issues being addressed are the ongoing ODOT funding, and the major hole within the state budget. All throughout this week, legislators in our
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(Update: adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Jefferson County deputies didn’t hesitate to plunge into freezing, dangerously thin ice Wednesday evening, breaking through the pond to save two teenage girls who had fallen through at the Madras fairgrounds. Deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and crews from Jefferson County Fire & EMS arrived
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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 donation program to combat hunger in Central Oregon. The initiatives mark five decades since the company was founded in 1976. The company says it’s currently Central Oregon’s only locally founded, 100%
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville pastor accused of shooting a neighborhood cat, leaving it permanently blind, entered a no-contest plea to an animal abuse charge Thursday in a deal with prosecutors that will have the case dismissed if he performs community service and pays restitution to the cat’s owner. Jason Swick, 48, pastor at
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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 manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. During Wednesday’s hearing, Circuit Judge Beth Bagley scheduled an Oct. 20 start for a 10-day,
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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 intersection of Highway 126 and the Powell Butte Highway.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is inviting students, families, staff and community members to participate in a series of listening sessions to provide input on the potential appointment of Dr. Joel Hoff, currently serving as interim superintendent, to permanent role. “These sessions are an important opportunity for stakeholders to share perspectives, ask questions, and provide feedback directly to the Board,” the school district said in Wednesday’s announcement. The listening sessions, organized by stakeholder group, are
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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 manufacturing, according to the Association for Career & Technical Education. Central Oregon Community College is focusing on efforts to help meet that need. To help shine a spotlight on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians soon will receive letters in the mail to inform them of a data breach at TriZetto Provider Solutions last fall that may have exposed the personal health information of more than 700,000 people around the country. TPS is a third-party contractor that provides insurance-eligibility verification services to
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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 Olympics spotlight. The company recently provided wool to be used in Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is the fourth time in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog owners, this one’s for you! There’s a new business in town that’s focused on fitness for your furry friend. Bend Barks & Rec, a locally-owned mobile dog fitness service proudly based in Bend, was created to support dogs and their people through safe, structured, and convenient exercise–regardless of weather, schedules, or
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State University is already recognized as one of the finest higher education institutions in the country. Now, it can also claim to be number one in robot deliveries. The Starship company has provided robot delivery service on college campuses for several years, and OSU’s Corvallis students have made their campus the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Monday, legislators from across Oregon will gather in Salem for a 35-day “short session” sprint to tackle some of the state’s most pressing issues, from transportation funding to a deepening budget crisis and rising housing costs. The Oregon Legislature enters the session needing to fill a more than an $800
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend said Wednesday they are extending their weekday hours to 7:30 p.m. to provide a safe space for teens. Teens ages 13+ and enrolled in school will be able to access Club facilities and programming at no cost, starting Monday, February 2nd. Teen-only programming and activities will run from 5:30-7:30
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CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire Wednesday morning destroyed a shop at Crooked River Ranch, but firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to a nearby home. The fire was reported around 11:15 a.m., and the first crews to arrive found the 20-by-30-foot shop engulfed in flames, Crooked River Ranch Fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are kicking off the 50th year of the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle with Wednesday’s announcement of the winning design for the annual artwork contest and the opening of online early-bird registration. The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is the largest annual fundraiser for MBSEF, a Central Oregon
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new medical spa, Prineville Aesthetics, has opened its doors in downtown Prineville, specializing in Botox, skin rejuvenation, and reducing signs of aging. Founded by local resident Taylor Stockton, DNP, FNP-C, and Destiny Fewell, RN, Prineville Aesthetics aims to bring big-city aesthetic standards to the small town. The spa focuses on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday Community Benefit grants of more than $143,000 to 34 local organizations in Central Oregon. “The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase a sense of belonging and reduce loneliness and isolation,” the
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications on Sunday for nearly $80,000 in SELCO Steps Up scholarships. The application window will remain open through Tuesday, March 31. SELCO will award 20 eligible students with a $3,500 scholarship. Additionally, one Lane County student will receive the $7,500 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship, awarded to
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