There’s Good News: Rare blood moon captivates sky-gazers as viewer photos pour in
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local sky-gazers in Central Oregon observed the rare total lunar eclipse and blood moon around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Residents and…
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Bend man, convicted felon, receives prison sentence for assault rifle possession
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and…
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There’s Good News: “Chance the Fiddler” performs national anthem at OSAA Wrestling State Championship
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School student Chance Mott (@chancethefiddler on Instagram) silenced the crowd at the OSAA Wrestling State…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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Dry and mild Tuesday, rain and mountain snow returns tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We have another dry and mild day ahead before some changes arrive overnight. Temperatures turn more spring-like, with highs…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, March 3rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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ICE agent in Portland threatened to use deadly force during call with 911 dispatch
Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — “I need someone here now or else I’m going to have to shoot this kid.” In a tense 911 call, an…
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Prineville Mayor leaves Republican Party, cites core values concerns and two-party system
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has officially left the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party, citing frustration…
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Winter stock-water run planned for parts of Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of…
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State budget rebalance maintains critical services despite federal cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers on Monday released a 2025-2027 budget rebalance designed to preserve essential state services despite a…
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Snow Report: More snow on the way this week
Although not ideal temperatures this week, it will be cold enough for snow. Light snow may get squeezed out by the mountains today, but not much.…
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Off and on rain and mountain snow this week, Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday. This is for the Cascades only as lower…
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This Just In: Search and Rescue Team Responds to Multiple Calls in Deschutes County
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Unit responded to three separate emergency calls in a single afternoon on Feb. 28. Rescuers…
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Oregon bill to move gas tax referendum heads to governor’s desk
By: Mia MaldonadoThe Oregon House of Representatives in a 31-20 vote Monday passed a bill that would move the date Oregonians can vote on a…
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‘Home hardening’: City of Bend plans to adopt new state residential building code aimed at reducing wildfire risks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council is moving forward with plans to adopt new home-hardening requirements aimed at making new residential…
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Oregonians face new work rules to keep SNAP benefits, urged to connect with WorkSource Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent federal changes require more Oregonians receiving SNAP food benefits to meet work or training requirements to maintain…
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High Desert Museum launching “250 in the West” series; programs will explore the West’s place in our national story
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum is launching a year-long program this spring to explore the intersection of regional history and American…
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Warmer than normal temperatures have resulted in mostly rain at Oregon ski resorts over the past 24 hours. Willamette Pass has temporarily paused…
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Aging Disputes: Lava Terrace Cellars submits revised winery plan amid mixed testimony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three year neighborhood debate over proposed tasting room and winery continues with the Deschutes Board of County Commissioners…
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Drying out today, mild temperatures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon is seeing showers this morning, but once they clear out, the rest of the day looks quiet. A ridge of high pressure…
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