Today will be mostly sunny and dry with the mercury in the thermometer rising into the upper 50s and low 60s. The ridge takes control as it builds into the PNW, providing the warmth and the sunshine. A large area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere is spinning well off the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District is celebrating excellence in education after nominating three of its outstanding staff members for prestigious statewide awards. Each nominee represents the dedication and heart that define the district’s educators: Kimberly Bonner – Nominated for Oregon Elementary Principal of the Year Kim Crofcheck – Nominated for Oregon Teacher of the Year Kim
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Sisters Civic Leadership Academy. The program is designed to develop a diverse pipeline of future leaders for local government boards, committees and community organizations. The academy is a collaborative project between the City of Sisters and the
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Meet Jo Friday, a gentle senior pup who wandered into HSCO as a stray and is now searching for a soft lap for the rest of her days. In this week’s Pet Pals, hear why her future is bright, and how her sweet, loyal personality shines on camera. Could you be the one to welcome
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(Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The American Revolution, is coming to Bend this spring. He’ll share insights from his work on the film and his acclaimed books about America’s fight for independence during a special event at The Tower Theatre. Atkinson’s insights in the
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(Adding Video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Clinton James Dunne, 56, was sentenced to 150 months in prison today following his conviction on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Judge Daina Vitolins ordered Dunne to serve the statutory maximum sentence in the Oregon Department of Corrections. The sentence follows a Jan. 7, 2026, trial where a
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(Adding video) Below are the projects impacting traffic in your area: Tumalo Reservoir Road Improvement (Bend Area) – Crews will be mobilizing equipment and doing utility work on Tumalo Reservoir Road between Johnson Road and Sisemore Road. Traffic Information – Road users should anticipate construction vehicles and equipment entering and exiting the roadway. They should also anticipate
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Ridge of high pressure begins to take over the west coast and will keep most of the rain away as we warm slightly. The rain showers will be mainly north today with a slight chance for a light rain shower, but generally a gray and breezy day is expected.Travel to the
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Women’s Club has raised nearly $60,000 as a part of its “Power Of Giving: End Hunger” Fundraiser. The club says its goal was 40 thousand dollars, which was outdone by nearly $20,000. Just around $50,000 went straight to local food banks and related programs alone. Sunriver Women’s Club is a
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Another beautiful spring-like day across the Cascades with highs in the 30s and 40s and a mix of clouds and sunshine. Problem is that it is January and we need some snow. Not much is expected this weekend other than a light snow event on Sunday and possibly Monday. Warmer than normal weather is likely
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition and regional nonprofit agencies to conduct the 2026 Point in Time Count. The census measures sheltered and unsheltered homelessness across Central Oregon to help guide future resources for individuals and families experiencing housing instability. The count is a federally
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 33 of Beyond the Score, we were live in Seattle as the Seahawks beat the Rams in the NFC Championship game. Plus Caldera’s Sammy Chandler has reached 1,000 career points. The Olympics are near and Bend Native Hunter hess is looking for Olympic glory.
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By Daniel Arkin and Meriam Bouarrouj (NBC News)Catherine O’Hara, the virtuosic comedic actor best known for her performances in the Christmas classic “Home Alone,” the mockumentary “Best in Show” and the cult-hit sitcom “Schitt’s Creek,” died Friday, according to her manager.She was 71. Marc Gurvitz, her manager, did not specify a cause of death.In an entertainment career spanning
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of events happening this weekend at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy! On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can ski or snowshoe candlelit trails under the stars to music by award-winning pianist, Paula Dreyer. Enjoy hot drinks and specials at the nordic cafe, explore the
Continue Reading Oregon resorts are reporting between 1-4″ inches of new snow over the past 24 hours. Snow levels rise to 6,000–7,000 feet this afternoon, keeping snow confined to the highest elevations. The mountains get a brief break Saturday with partly to mostly cloudy skies, before another system moves through Sunday bringing light snow and minimal accumulations.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 30th. 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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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free day at the High Desert Museum thanks to Mid-Oregon Credit Union to the 4th annual Flannel Fest at Midtown Yacht Club! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Chief, a 5-year-old silver lab looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Chief is still full of puppy energy! He’s a big, goofy guy who never stops wagging his tail. He’s a typical lab, and wants all of the attention, toys, and
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Happy Friday! Expect mostly cloudy skies this morning with a chance for a stray shower. This afternoon, highs rise into the low to mid 50s with some breaks in the clouds. The weekend looks mostly dry and mild. We’ll see more sunshine on Saturday with above normal temperatures continuing. Highs will reach the mid to upper
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(Adding video and quotes from Republican Representatives Vikki Breese-Iverson and Mark Owens as well as Senator Mike McLane) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, the 35 day legislative short session begins. Among the many issues being addressed are the ongoing ODOT funding, and the major hole within the state budget. All throughout this week, legislators in our
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