BUTTE FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Butte Falls Charter School canceled classes at its Natural Resource Center on Feb. 12 after a wolf was sighted near the property. The animal was spotted at approximately 1:15 p.m. in close proximity to the center, which is located outside of town across from the Butte Falls Prospect Highway. Assistant
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TRUCKEE, Calif. (KTVZ) — As many 10 skiers were missing Tuesday after an avalanche struck a group of 16 people skiing in the Castle Peak area near Truckee late Tuesday morning, authorities said. Nevada County, Calif., sheriff’s deputies said in a Facebook post that at least six skiers survived the avalanche and remained at the
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Update: adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek’s new Prosperity Council traveled to Redmond on Tuesday for their second official meeting, to discuss strategies for Oregon’s economic growth. The session included a tour of the BASX manufacturing facility tour and a roundtable discussion at Hayden Homes with Central Oregon business leaders. The meeting
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HOODOO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area is set to welcome skiers and riders back to the slopes this Thursday, after a mid-winter shutdown caused by a prolonged stretch of warm, dry weather. The reopening comes as a welcome boost for snow enthusiasts and local businesses. In an update posted to its website, Hoodoo announced that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources alerted residents Tuesday that winter pile burning was getting underway near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West communities, about six miles southwest of Bend. The county said it will burn piles on up to 24 acres. Ignitions will take place on weekdays when weather, fuel moisture and air quality meet
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Mt. Bachelor received 4 inches of snow overnight and is expecting up to 4 more inches throughout the day, with the Play Forever Thursday initiative offering $99 lift tickets to benefit local organizations.
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By CNN Meteorologists Chris Dolce, Briana Waxman (CNN) — At least four people are dead in a multi-vehicle pileup in Colorado and multiple fires are breaking out across the Plains as powerful winds wreak havoc across the region, forcing thousands to evacuate. The pileup on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, Colorado, involving over 30 vehicles,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 36 of Beyond the Score, we hit the ice at the Bend Pavilion for some curling. The Bend Curling Club held a ‘Learn to Curl’ night on Valentine’s Day, where dozens of people learned how to curl. The IMC swimming championships also took place over the weekend, with Mtn. View
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mountain snow continues in the Cascades today, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10pm. If you’re traveling through the passes this week, be prepared for off and on snow and winter driving conditions. Some light snow showers made their way to Central Oregon this morning. It created some slick
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By John Blake, Alex Stambaugh, CNN (CNN) — The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, the towering civil rights leader whose moral vision and fiery oratory reshaped the Democratic Party and America, has died, his son said. He was 84. Jackson, a protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., had been hospitalized in recent months and
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We’re off to a good start this morning with a few inches of mountain snow overnight! Mt. Bachelor is reporting 4″ new inches so far Tuesday. Colder air has moved in, giving us more of a wintry feel. It’s a welcome change after a slow season with warmer temps and lack of snowfall. We could see
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s disaster trailer was stolen Saturday night, Feb. 14, from its facility in Bend. The theft occurred at approximately 8:13 p.m. and has deprived the organization of essential emergency response equipment. The trailer is a critical resource that allows the society to provide immediate assistance during
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(Update: correction to time truck driver called to report) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is asking for the public’s help after a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 26 that killed a Warm Springs tribal elder earlier this month. Mary Smith, who lived on the Warm Springs reservation, was struck and left in the roadway
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CANNON BEACH, Ore. — A baby seal is back where it belongs after a rescue effort on the Oregon Coast. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program in Cannon Beach shared a video on facebook, showing the seal pup making its way back to the water. The organization said the young seal had wandered into town and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many Central Oregonians spent part of their Presidents Day weekend skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor following recent snowfall. The four inches of fresh snow recorded over the last two days provided some fresh powder for the holiday weekend visitors. Many residents from across the region traveled to the mountain to
Continue Reading This week will be the week we get back on track with our snowfall. There will be a few inches added each day to the Cascade Range and the resorts are breathing a sigh of relief. This season has been rough thus far, but this week will ensure that our snowfall amounts and base numbers
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mountain snow is falling today and should continue off and on through the next few days. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until Tuesday night for the mountains, so anyone traveling through the passes this week should be prepared for snowy conditions. Not all the time, but off and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.60/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 30.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 9.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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An injury crash involving a car and a semi-truck closed U.S. Highway 20 just east of Santiam Pass for about two hours Monday afternoon, and holiday travelers encountered long backups in both directions.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is investing $25,000 in 10 Central Oregon farms this winter through its On-Farm Efficiency Grant program, supporting projects that promote efficient, sustainable practices with lasting environmental and community impact. Grant recipients will use the grant funding – up to $3,000 to each recipient – for
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