BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Local Alert Weather Day has been issued for Wednesday. Periods of snow and gusty winds are expected in the Cascades, while lower elevations along Highway 97 may see a mix of rain and snow. There’s also a small chance of an isolated thunderstorm with some of the showers. While major
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 4th. 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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a special dog in Texas looking for a new home. Blackie was apparently homeless when he was taken under the wing of some Border Patrol agents–and one day he helped bring a happy ending to another group of lost animals. Karen Washington is the president of Pawsitive Rescuers of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers and inspire the next generation of scientists. While more women are studying and working in scientific fields than ever before, men continue to outnumber them in many areas. According to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before construction begins this summer on a new facility. The Lava Bears hosted crosstown rival Mountain View in the Civil War matchup, marking the last contest ever played
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SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Historic Grand Theatre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission, the competition features 11 finalists
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Written by Alma McCarty & KGW: SALEM, Oregon — In the final week of Oregon’s legislative short session, lawmakers in Salem discussed regulating data centers — specifically, placing a one-year moratorium on certain tax breaks. Governor Tina Kotek has been looking to expand the state’s enterprise zone program, which is intended to grow Oregon companies and attract
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center this week. Running from March 5 to 8, 2026, the event features a wide variety of hunting, fishing, and camping exhibits. The expo center will be filled with RVs and exhibitions designed for outdoor recreation. This year’s
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A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor experience with chatbots, with 84% of Oregon respondents feeling frustrated or confused after dealing with automated systems.
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More snow is on the way with several inches expected to arrive over the next 48 hours. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place for the region starting before sunrise Wednesday and will be in effect all day. Get to the mountains early and enjoy the fresh snow. Might not be awesome powder since
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day Wednesday as the region will see periods of snow across the Cascades as well as a wintry mix along 97. There is also the threat of an isolated thunderstorm to accompany the rain and snow. All these factors have
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(Update: Adding video). PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National gas prices jumped 11 cents overnight to an average of $3.11 per gallon following weekend strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. This marks the first time the national average for regular gasoline has exceeded $3 since Dec. 1, 2025. Every state in the country
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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 viewers captured photographs of the moon as it transitioned into the reddish-orange hue during the early morning hours. A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon a deep reddish-orange on Tuesday
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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 ammunition in the Deschutes National Forest. Cody Joe Hunt, a convicted felon, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release. The sentencing follows a Feb. 13, 2025, incident where
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School student Chance Mott (@chancethefiddler on Instagram) silenced the crowd at the OSAA Wrestling State Championship over the weekend. Before any of the action even kicked off, Chance’s fiddle echoed through the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland as he played the national anthem for grapplers and fans alike.
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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 regional network while protecting sensitive wildlife habitats. The construction, which began in October 2023, now connects the Cline Buttes area to Cascade View. This two-year effort focused on balancing outdoor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We have another dry and mild day ahead before some changes arrive overnight. Temperatures turn more spring-like, with highs reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. Clouds increase ahead of the next system. A cold front moves through on Wednesday, bringing cooler temperatures in the 40s and increasing southwest winds. Expect
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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 at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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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 agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Northeast Portland warned dispatchers that he would shoot a young man he claimed was following him, yelling and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has officially left the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party, citing frustration with the traditional two-party system. The 52-year-old official announced the change in an interview with KTVZ News, after decades of voting as a Republican. Beebe, a lifelong Prineville resident and military veteran who served
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