SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Effective January 1st, 2026, you can use your paid sick leave to donate blood Senate Bill 1108 expanded the use of paid sick leave, adding blood donations to the list of permitted reasons. The bill’s sponsor, Senator Lew Frederick, aimed to adress the frequent blood shortage around the country. Coincidentally this
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications on Sunday for nearly $80,000 in SELCO Steps Up scholarships. The application window will remain open through Tuesday, March 31. SELCO will award 20 eligible students with a $3,500 scholarship. Additionally, one Lane County student will receive the $7,500 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship, awarded to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next Monday, Feb. 1, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live in seven rural counties – including Crook and Jefferson – won’t have to meet the program’s work rules for the rest of the year. “This change is for people who live in areas
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By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged as the central bank fights to maintain its ability to set interest rates without political interference. Officials kept their benchmark lending rate at a range of 3.5-3.75%, following three consecutive rate cuts late last year. It’s a pause that
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Two Border Patrol agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota have been placed on administrative leave, according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
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On and off snow showers return to the Cascades over the next few days, bringing a few additional inches of accumulation. This won’t be a big snow event, but it’s a welcome refresher. Below is a photo from Mt. Bachelor this morning, where haze was noticeable. Skies stay mostly overcast today with moderate to gusty
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Good Wednesday Morning! Wet weather returns today and sticks around through Thursday, bringing off and on showers. If you’re heading out between 7 and 9 this morning, temperatures will be in the low to upper 30s. We’ll be staying dry through the morning, but some spotty showers could arrive mid-afternoon. It should be a quick
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(adding additional information; adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-anticipated bridge project aimed at connecting Bend’s east and west sides is moving into its next stage. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now taking the lead on the Hawthorne Crossing — a planned bridge over Highway 97 that city officials say will make
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’ve driven down Highway 97 in Bend recently, you may have noticed a bright, colorful building going up — and wondered what it’s going to be. KTVZ found out it’s an extension of the nearby U-Haul — a new “U‑Box” facility designed to meet growing demand for storage in Central Oregon.
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This is a bittersweet Pet Pics because our featured pet is the one and only Tuna from the home of former KTVZ reporter and anchor Lynsey Harris. We will miss Lynsey nearly as much as we will miss Tuna. From her fun loving smile to this sassy-tounge out photo, Tuna is all you could ask
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trevor Noah has announced a special performance in Bend, Ore., scheduled for July 22, 2026, at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Tickets go on sale Jan. 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT through ticketmaster.com. This performance follows Noah’s successful run as the host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings, as well as panoramic shots, and collects a great deal of data. While there are other 3D scanners on the market, Bend-based Obsidian says its device offers an unparalleled level of detail. It’s not
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is inviting community members to attend an informational Design Open House for the 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project on Thursday, Feb. 5, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center 1600 SE Reed Market Road. This drop-in event offers community members an opportunity
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has announced the launch of its updated website. “This newly designed website is a City Council priority to create a resource for our community that puts people first and makes accessing City resources easier,” the city said in a news release, which continues below: The new website
Continue Reading The region is finally going to get some new snow, albeit only a few inches, it is still snow. Over the next few days there will be snow showers across the Cascades that will provide some light powder to the region. There will be much more in the Northern Oregon Cascades, meaning Mt. Hood and
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(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps has announced it was named 2025 Non-Profit Partner of the Year at the Central Oregon Builders Association’s annual Excellence Awards ceremony held Thursday, Jan. 15. The award was generously sponsored by Miller Lumber. Here’s the rest of HOC’s announcement, in full: The recognition comes on the heels of a successful year of community fundraising for Heart of
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Mostly cloudy skies as a large system centered in the Eastern Pacific is moving inland. The line of cloud cover will migrate over Oregon today and Wednesday will be the beginning of the rainy period. This wet pattern will be off and on through Thursday. Mountain snow is expected each of
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Beavers baseball team has officially begun preparing for the 2026 season, with players reporting for practice and ramping up workouts.After a memorable 2025 season that saw the Beavers reach the Men’s College World Series and finish with a 48-16-1 record, expectations are high in Corvallis as head coach
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians in need of help turned to NeighborImpact for assistance more than 1 million times in a year. That’s more than double the number seen just five years ago, according to new data from the agency that analyzes their annual impact. The organization said Monday it recorded 1,011,391 individual services provided to Central Oregonians assisted during the 2024-25 program year—more than
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Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert, who is seeking election to a full four-year term, told KTVZ News on Tuesday that he welcomes sheriff’s Lieutenant James “Mac” McLaughlin into the race, but expressed confidence that he is the stronger candidate to lead the agency.
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