(Adding context, history, and background information from an Oregon Department Fish and Wildlife Biologist). BLUE RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon man’s dream encounter came true Friday: capturing the McKenzie River Ranger District’s first confirmed wolf on video. Jake Rau spotted the animal feeding on roadkill deer along Highway 126 in Willamette National Forest.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering designed for the local community. The event featured dog-specific vendors, food trucks and activities ranging from live music to specialized spa care. Modeled after the First Friday tradition, the recurring event was
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If you’ve been watching the skies today, you know it’s been a classic Central Oregon mix. We’ve seen the morning dampness give way to some sun, but that high desert breeze has definitely been keeping things crisp. According to the latest reports from the National Weather Service, we are officially in the “calm before the warm.”
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) A group of community members has filed a recall petition targeting the executive director and several board members of the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District. The Facebook group Waves of Change announced that it submitted the petitions, alleging ethical and financial misconduct involving the district’s executive director and claiming board members supported the alleged
Continue ReadingTravelers and snow enthusiasts should exercise caution as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Cascades through Saturday morning. NOAA is forecasting an additional 4 inches of heavy, wet snow above 4,000 feet, which will likely create slick and hazardous driving conditions on the Santiam (US-20) and Willamette (OR-58) passes. Gusts reaching up
Continue Reading Rain showers are likely before dawn but should end by early this morning. A few lingering showers are possible into mid-morning, but partial clearing is expected. Highs today will top out in the upper 40s. Winds are likely to gust near 25 mph at times through the day under partly cloudy skies. Sunday temperatures rise
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s passion for helping kids express themselves through music. Marci Griffiths, known by her students as “Miss G,” started the school’s music program this year. She says her students have quickly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amber from the Humane Society of Central Oregon stopped by Friday with Penelope, a 3-month-old mixed-breed pup who is all ready to go to a new, loving home.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport to Las Vegas on March 13th, 2026. The airline is offering one-way fares for the new route starting at $69. The service includes twice-weekly flights operating on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to the Las Vegas route, the carrier introduced “BreezeThru”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is caring for its third seriously injured bald eagle already this year. But while the first two didn’t survive 24 hours after arriving at the Bend wildlife hospital, this bald eagle – America’s official symbol – has made it through a week of care and is doing well. The adult
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest what they describe as poverty-level wages. The workers, represented by the Oregon Education Association, indicated they are willing to walk out to secure higher pay. OEA said in a news release that the strike
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit, operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, announced Friday that it is expanding its curb-to-curb Dial-A-Ride service areas across the region starting March 30, to boost access to flexible transportation for residents. CET also said it will launch a pilot paratransit Dial-A-Ride service in Deschutes River Woods, starting May 4, bringing new transportation options to the community just
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Strong winds may affect lift operations today, so be sure to check with your resort for the latest updates before heading up. A mix of rain and snow could return late Friday into Saturday. Looking ahead, a much warmer pattern builds in next week, with mountain temperatures potentially climbing into the 50s and even 60s.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Friday! You can expect mild highs in the mid to upper 50s this afternoon with breezy conditions. Showers return to Central Oregon this evening through early Saturday morning. Most of the precipitation will fall as rain, though a little snow could mix in at times overnight as temperatures drop into
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Prada, a 3-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Prada loves her squeaky toys and male dog friends. She’s 70 pounds of love and cuddles–and her favorite spot will be in your lap! “Prada is a wonderful girl. She
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream! Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free scoops of ice cream at its retail locations again this year. Free Cone Day is a time-honored tradition the founders started in 1979, the year after they established the company. And you
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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By Bryan Mena, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy was on shaky footing even before President Donald Trump plunged the United States into a war with Iran, a battery of new data released Friday showed. At the end of last year, economic growth was anemic, the Commerce Department said Friday, dragged down
Continue ReadingThe mountain resorts surrounding Central Oregon are feeling the full force of this week’s storm, with high winds and shifting snow levels impacting operations across the Cascades. Mt. Bachelor was forced to shut down all mountain operations at 10:00 AM today due to dangerous gusts reaching up to 60 mph, which made lift travel unsafe. While the
Continue Reading Central Oregon is in for a blustery transition over the next few days, starting with some heavy wind today. According to NOAA, we had gusts hitting between 45–50 mph with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s. While most of the heavy rain from this system is staying west of the mountains, we’ll likely see some light, scattered showers through
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