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Oregon leaders denounce Trump administration’s strikes on Iran; as of Sunday 3 US service members have been killed in action

February 28, 2026 11:00 pm KTVZ - News Team

WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ / CNN) — Oregon’s elected officials are voicing alarm and condemnation after the Trump Administration confirmed the United States joined Israel in launching coordinated missile strikes on Iran — an operation that U.S. officials say was designed to cripple Iran’s nuclear program and bring down the regime in Tehran. Iran has retaliated with a

TDS CEO apologizes for billing error, promises refunds for customers

February 28, 2026 7:27 pm Tracee Tuesday

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (PRINEVILLE REVIEW) — An investigation by our media partner, the Prineville Review, has prompted a public response from TDS Telecom’s president and CEO following weeks of customer complaints about price increases on the company’s “Price for Life” internet plans. In a Feb. 24 email sent to affected customers, TDS President and CEO Ken

Record turnout at Bend’s annual Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Oregon

February 28, 2026 5:51 pm Spencer Sacks

(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 500 participants gathered in Riverbend Park, for the annual Polar Plunge. Despite water temperatures of 38 degrees, the event saw record attendance from local residents, students and community groups. This year’s event grew to 550 participants, up from 300 people the previous year. The surge in

Snow Report: Warm winter weather forces ski areas to rely on existing snow

February 28, 2026 4:19 pm Claire Elmer

Due to above-normal temperatures, recent precipitation has fallen as rain at higher elevations, resulting in no new snow at ski areas within the last 24-hours. Still, many resorts are maintaining their base depths and grooming the slopes for good runs. As the weather can change quickly and vary by location, be sure to check with

Cloudy skies and spotty rain showers expected to stick around through week ahead

February 28, 2026 3:51 pm Claire Elmer

According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Light wind..SUNDAY…Cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s. Light wind. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch..SUNDAY NIGHT…Cloudy with a 50 percent chance

Rainy pattern for the weekend

February 27, 2026 11:23 pm John Carroll

It will be mostly cloudy Saturday as there is a chance for some rain to arrive in the region off and on. The air is very dry and the chance that any rain makes it to the ground is still up for debate. The overall pattern will be defined as a mild and mostly cloudy

Trump touts tariffs, economic gains in State of the Union; Rep. Bynum cites toll on Oregon businesses

February 25, 2026 1:02 am Tracee Tuesday

WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address Tuesday night to declare that “America’s back,” highlighting what he called economic and national security successes during his first year back in office. The remarks came amid slipping approval ratings and growing voter concerns about inflation and household costs. The president

Culver woman pleads guilty in SUV crash into school bus in Redmond, faces 2-year prison term

February 27, 2026 3:43 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Culver woman who ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of a small school bus in Redmond nearly two years ago has pleaded guilty to 17 charges, including DUII and third-degree assault, a month before she was due to go on trial. Katrina Nicole Dacus, now 36, earlier pleaded not guilty to 26 charges, including numerous counts of reckless endangering

There’s Good News: Bend’s Playful Paws Cat Café celebrates 400th adoption

February 27, 2026 6:07 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Playful Paws Cat Café is celebrating a milestone after reaching its 400th adoption. The facility has provided homes for hundreds of animals since opening its doors in late 2023. The cafe partners with Cascade Canine Rescue East and West, a nonprofit organization based in Tumalo. This collaboration focuses on finding homes

Fear of ICE has driven customers of Latino grocer in Southeast Portland out of sight

February 27, 2026 6:09 pm KGW

Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — In Southeast Portland, the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement isn’t only a threat to undocumented families seeking to stay together, it’s had a chilling effect on the community such that shop owners say they’re struggling to pay the bills as their regular customers disappear. Jose Esparza is the

Take the chilly plunge, support a good cause: Special Olympics Oregon’s Bend Polar Plunge set for Saturday

February 27, 2026 11:36 am Spencer Sacks

(Update: Adding video, KTVZ.COM Poll, local law enforcement involvement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Officers from the Bend and Redmond police departments and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will gather at Riverbend Park on Saturday morning with family, friends and fans for the annual Polar Plunge. The event serves as a major fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

Lost funding puts Think Wild’s wildlife education program at risk

February 27, 2026 6:32 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s educational outreach program is at risk of disappearing. The wildlife rehabilitation organization lost $16,000 in grant funding over the last two weeks. Based in Jefferson County and and Warm Springs schools, Think Wild offers these hands-on learning experiences to schools at no cost. The program provides free weekly classes

Mild pattern to close out February, spotty showers this weekend

February 27, 2026 11:54 am John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine today with highs near 60 across the region. The ridge of high pressure over the western United States is holding firm but will yield to an area of low pressure off the coast. Clouds will move in later tonight ahead of some passing showers Saturday. It will be

Snow Report: Bluebird day Friday, rain over the weekend

February 27, 2026 11:41 am John Carroll

What a glorious day across the Cascades as the sun is brilliantly shining across the range. Temperatures are warming again so the soft snow is going to be the rule vs. the exception. The milder than normal pattern continues this weekend, but not so for the sunshine. Mostly cloudy Saturday with a passing shower possible,

Hoodoo Ski Area reopens for the weekend, days after heavy rain brought flooding, forcing its closure

February 27, 2026 1:44 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The challenging off-and-on season is back on again at Hoodoo Ski and Recreation Area, which reopened on Friday, a few days after heavy rainstorms caused flooding that forced its closure. “Fortunately, the waters have largely receded and things have firmed back up, so we are able to bring you some fun once again,” the resort said

City of Bend to install traffic cameras at three intersections

February 27, 2026 2:38 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next few weeks, the City of Bend will be installing automated traffic enforcement cameras to detect red light violations and speeding at high-traffic intersections. Cameras will be installed at NE 27th and Neff Road, SE Reed Market and Third Street, and SE Powers Road and Third Street. The cameras

Former President Bill Clinton speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in August 2024 in Chicago

Bill Clinton denies having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes in historic deposition

February 27, 2026 3:45 pm CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, CNN Chappaqua, New York (CNN) — Bill Clinton on Friday denied having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during what he said was the pair’s “brief acquaintance” under more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers who sought to unravel the former president’s ties to the late convicted sex offender.

Trump administration orders military contractors and federal agencies to cease business with Anthropic

February 26, 2026 9:01 pm CNN Newsource

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration ordered federal agencies and contractors that work with the military to cease business with Anthropic after the company refused to allow the Pentagon to use its artificial-intelligence technology without restrictions. Government agencies, including the Pentagon, have six months to phase out use of Anthropic’s products, President

A TSA agent checks travelers at San Diego International Airport during the 2025 government shutdown in San Diego

Partial government shutdown starts to hit TSA workers’ paychecks

February 27, 2026 11:10 am CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Transportation Security Administration workers will receive only a portion of their next paycheck, which they are set to receive as soon as Friday, according to a union official. The reduced pay comes as the partial government shutdown ends its second week with no resolution in sight. The impasse could

Crook County Commissioners advocate for Central Oregon priorities at 2026 State of the Union address

February 27, 2026 9:45 am KTVZ - News Team

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Crook County Commissioners Seth Crawford and Susan Hermreck were in attendance at the 2026 State of the Union where they advocated for Central Oregon Priorities at the nation’s capital. While in Washington, D.C., Commissioner Crawford and Commissioner Hermreck met with Congressman Cliff Bentz, Senator Jeff Merkley, and Senator Ron Wyden to

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