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City of Bend opens spring application period for organizations to seek city sponsorship, grant funding

February 23, 2026 6:45 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend says it is offering sponsorship and grant funding to organizations working to build a more connected, inclusive or engaged community. “From neighborhood gatherings to cultural celebrations and educational programs, these funds promote community outreach and education regarding City priorities and Council Goals,” Monday’s announcement said. It continues

Cascades East Transit set to host ‘Transit 101’ pop-up and pass sign-up events around region

February 23, 2026 6:34 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Increase your mobility and confidence with Cascades East Transit’s Transit 101 and pass enrollment pop-up events, the agency announced. The community-focused sessions are designed to boost ridership through education, hands-on support, and easy access to transit resources, according to a CET news relesae. Staff will assist riders with signing up for

COCC president responds after classified workers declare impasse, which may lead to Oregon’s first community college strike

February 23, 2026 2:50 pm Barney Lerten

Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage for what could bring the first strike in Oregon community college history, the Oregon Education Association said.

There’s Good News: A Japan zoo’s monkey named Punch and his special friend – a stuffed orangutan – go viral

February 23, 2026 5:56 pm Harley Coldiron

ICHIKAWA, Japan (KTVZ) — A 6-month-old Japanese monkey named Punch is gaining international attention at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo after finding comfort in a plush orangutan toy. Punch was provided with the toy as a surrogate mother after being abandoned at birth. Zookeepers at the facility have provided care for the monkey day and night

Snow Report: Making up for lost time

February 23, 2026 12:58 pm John Carroll

The northern portion Oregon Cascades are going to see feet of snow over the next few days as an atmospheric river brings in the moisture. The complex system off the coast will push in more snow on Tuesday as well. The southern Cascades look to get a lot of moisture, but the snow level is

Wet start to the work week, mountain snow likely

February 23, 2026 1:25 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Showers are likely to linger through the day Tuesday. Steady rain will define the day Tuesday as an atmospheric river continues allow moisture to flow into the state. The snow level is going to be well above pass levels, so I expect to see snow at times overnight, but a wintry

There’s Good News: Beloved ‘Yard Cat’ returns home after month-long adventure

February 23, 2026 4:42 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lost cat named Leo was reunited with his family on Tuesday after spending nearly one month at Cascade Disposal in Bend. A facility employee identified the cat through a lost-pet post, ending a search that had lasted several weeks. Staff at Cascade Disposal had nicknamed the cat “Yard Cat” while

Oregon Legislature gas tax vote move opposotion

Oregon Senate passes bill to reschedule gas tax referral to May, despite GOP opposition

February 23, 2026 4:16 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle, Tracee Tuesday

After several delays and an encroaching Wednesday deadline, a proposal to reschedule the date of a gas tax referendum from November to May finally passed the Oregon Senate.

15-year-old who left secure J Bar J facility in Bend without permission is found, arrested at Redmond restaurant

February 23, 2026 12:32 am Tracee Tuesday, Barney Lerten

A 15-year-old male juvenile who left a secure J Bar J Youth Services facility without permission late Sunday night, prompting a search and an alert to area residents, was found and arrested Monday afternoon at a Redmond restaurant, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.

More pain at the pump: Oregon gas prices jump again, up nearly 18 cents in past week, 47 cents in a month

February 23, 2026 12:27 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s average gas prices have risen 17.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.78 a gallon on Monday, due in large part to Northwest refinery outages and disruptions, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 Oregon gas stations Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 46.9 cents per gallon higher than a

Bend 15-year-old arrested for string of disturbing TikTok videos taken at public spaces across the city

February 23, 2026 11:35 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Monday they have arrested a 15-year-old resident on over two-dozen charges after a series of recent TikTok videos showed a person urinating in public spaces across the city. The teen was taken into custody at his home over the weekend following an investigation into the social media posts,

Andrew Caruana announces candidacy for House District 54, to run against Rep. Kropf in Democratic Primary

February 23, 2026 9:54 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community disability rights advocate Andrew Caruana has filed to run for House District 54 against incumbent Rep. Jason Kropf in the Democratic Primary. The district encompasses large portions of Bend. Caruana, an active member of several local and state committees, is running on a platform focused on the affordability crisis and

Snow Report: More snow/wintry mix for the mountains

February 23, 2026 8:16 am Jillian Fortner

We’re tracking more mountain snow this week as an atmospheric river impacts the Pacific Northwest. Nearby resorts can expect on and off snow with some rain mixed in at times. Winds could impact lift status. Shower activity tapers off midweek as the region begins to dry out. Mt. Bachelor – Base of Pine Marten Lift

Wyden and Merkley choose town hall over State of the Union speech

February 23, 2026 8:01 am Kelsey Merison

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced they will not attend the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, February 24th. Instead, the Oregon Democrats will co-host a live online town hall that day to answer questions directly from constituents. The virtual event, held in partnership with People’s Town Hall,

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, February 23rd

February 23, 2026 7:14 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 23rd. 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.

Nick Reiner is pictured in Los Angeles in 2025.

Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner

February 23, 2026 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Alli Rosenbloom, Nick Watt, CNN (CNN) — Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of his parents, famed director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner, pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday. Reiner waived his right to a speedy preliminary

Passengers leave Guadalajara International Airport in Tlaquepaque

What travelers need to know as situation in Mexico calms

February 22, 2026 7:49 pm CNN Newsource

By Charlotte Reck, CNN (CNN) — The situation in Mexico is returning to normal following widespread unrest in the wake of the killing of drug lord “El Mencho,” the US State Department said Tuesday. US citizens are no longer urged to seek shelter in the areas of Jalisco, Nayarit, and Baja California. However, US government

Snow Report: Mixed snow conditions bring fresh snow to select ski areas

February 22, 2026 4:11 pm Claire Elmer

Our ski areas picked up a few fresh inches in the last twenty-four hours, with the heaviest snowfall reported at Timberline Lodge, where 7” of new snow fell. SkiBowl received 3” and Mt. Bachelor saw a light 1” refresh. Hoodoo, Mt. Hood Meadows, and Willamette Pass remained dry, but continue to maintain their bases. With a mix of fresh powder at higher elevations and packed conditions

Blustery conditions as rain, high-elevation snow expected to move in through mid-week

February 22, 2026 3:57 pm Claire Elmer

According the National Weather Service: .TODAY…Sunny with a chance of rain and high elevation snow in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Windy. South wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. .TONIGHT…Mostly

Avalanche near Lake Tahoe claims nine lives weeks after deadly Sierra Nevada slide

February 21, 2026 10:30 pm Tracee Tuesday

NEVADA CITY, Ca. (CNN) — Just six weeks after Bend resident and snowmobiler Chris Thomason of Thomason Auto Group, was killed in an avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada, another deadly slide in nearly the same area has claimed more lives. Authorities in Nevada County confirmed Saturday that search crews recovered the bodies of nine skiers

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