9 year old Neiko Farris, of Bend, qualifies for BMX World Championships
BEND, Ore. — Bend has no shortage of athletic talent — from Olympians and Paralympians to BMX riders. Among the newest rising stars is Neiko…
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Bipartisan group of Senators, including Merkley, push for audit over Epstein Files mishandling
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — A bipartisan group of senators, including Oregon’s Jeff Merkley and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, is demanding an independent…
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Judge rules gas tax question can go on May ballot, lawmakers did not violate Oregon Constitution
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recently passed law that moves a citizen vote on new taxes and fees to pay for…
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City of Madras outlines leadership struggles; councilors managing city after recent departures
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is overseeing city management collectively after the recent departure of an interim city…
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Deschutes National Forest plans 11,000 acres of spring prescribed burning; health officials urge smoke readiness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as…
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Windy and gray day with mountain snow and light rain
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The precipitation is staying mainly across the Cascades as several inches of snow have fallen near the Santiam Pass. South…
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Bend-La Pine’s new ‘choice option’ high school has its new name: Deschutes River High
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has chosen a name for its newest high school, opening next fall. The new choice option school will be…
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Snow Report: Windy and snowy day, more snow this week
Most of the issues across the Cascades this season have been the lack of snow and milder than normal temperatures. Today we have the snow, but the…
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Expect gusty winds along with periods of snow in the Cascades. This may inhibit lift operations so make sure to check resort websites for details.…
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Bend family displaced after late-night garage fire nearly reaches inside home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire linked to improperly disposed woodstove ashes resulted in $50,000 in damage to a southeast Bend home Tuesday…
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Gusty winds across High Desert with warmer temps and occasional showers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today brings more snow to the Cascades and gusty winds across the High Desert, with gusts around 20 to 35 mph in lower…
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Countries agree on historic release of crude reserves to lower oil and gasoline prices
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed Wednesday to release 400 million…
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La Pine cannabis store gains local recognition
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cannabis shop in La Pine has earned significant recognition from La Pine Parks and Recreation, receiving the prestigious…
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Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announces bid for Board of County Commissioners
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announced her candidacy for seat 5 of the Deschutes County Commission on Tuesday. Letz, who has…
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Pet Pics: An adorable pup experiences his first snow day in Central Oregon, and more
We had the pleasure of seeing your adorable pets this week, from some silly cats to an adorable puppy experiencing his first day in the snow. Be sure…
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Let’s Talk Weather: John Carroll visits High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville
John Carroll took the weather show on the road and stopped by to say hello to the students at High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville. The…
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‘That’s a drop in the bucket’: Oregon vows to continue fighting Live Nation after DOJ settlement
Written by Katherine Cook & KGW: PORTLAND, Oregon — After a yearslong federal lawsuit, the Department of Justice has reached a settlement with…
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Planned 75-unit supportive housing village near Redmond Airport receives $23 million state grant
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by…
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Team USA Paralympian & Bend resident, Anna Soens’ journey exemplifies Olympic courage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, Bend native Anna Soens is in Milan-Cortina representing Team USA and Central Oregon at the Paralympic Winter Games.…
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There’s Good News: From classrooms to labs, Bend students prove girls belong in science
(Update: adding broadcast video). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — February marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global reminder that a…
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