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‘Strong Hearts, Strong Teens’: Free heart screening event for Central Oregon youth

January 13, 2026 7:55 am Claire Elmer, KTVZ - News Team

A simple heart screening could be the difference between early treatment and tragedy — and one Central Oregon student knows that firsthand.

On Tuesday morning, St. Charles Bend opened registration for its first annual “Strong Hearts, Strong Teens” event, offering free heart health testing for young people across Central Oregon. The screening aims to identify hidden heart conditions that can sometimes go undetected in otherwise healthy teens.

Mild pattern continues with near record breaking temperatures

January 13, 2026 3:54 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -A ridge of high pressure is the dominating feature of the forecast this week. Highs this afternoon will be in the mid to upper 50s. Bend could see a record broken today. That old record was 59 degrees and I am forecasting a 58. It will be close, but it is possible

Have your say: Visit Bend seeks 4 new board members for tourism & sustainability

January 13, 2026 12:36 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend is looking for community members who want to help shape the city’s future in tourism, recreation, and sustainability. The city’s nonprofit destination marketing organization plays a key role in promoting Bend while prioritizing environmental, social, and economic health. The tourism organization is currently accepting applications for four open seats on

Oregon officials warn of health coverage scams as open enrollment deadline looms

January 13, 2026 12:29 am KTVZ - News Team

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon officials are warning residents to act fast as the deadline to sign up for health coverage approaches — and to be on alert for scams that often appear this time of year. Open enrollment for health insurance in Oregon ends Wednesday, January 15, 2026, and Insurance Commissioner TK Keen says the state is

Oregon Adaptive Sports brings inclusive snow program back to the slopes

January 13, 2026 12:09 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon winter tradition is back on the mountain. Oregon Adaptive Sports has relaunched its long-running Ski for Life program, offering youth with disabilities a chance to experience skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor and Hoodoo. Students from more than ten Central Oregon schools are taking part this season. The program pairs

New Redmond Recreation Center showing major progress ahead of summer opening

January 12, 2026 11:45 pm KTVZ - News Team

Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — New video captured by KTVZ on Monday shows major progress on Redmond’s long-awaited recreation center, signaling a big step forward after previous construction delays. The 56,000-square-foot Redmond Aquatic and Recreation Center will dramatically expand community services, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, fitness areas, childcare facilities, and a full gymnasium. Officials with the

Beyond the Score: Episode 31

January 12, 2026 9:34 pm Dylan Anderman

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 31 of Beyond the Score, we highlight the dominant wrestling program out in Crook County, and the growth of their girls team. Plus the Oregon Ducks fall in the semifinals. And Madras girls basketball is on the hunt for a league title. This past weekend Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy hosted

Fatal 2-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Klamath County

January 12, 2026 7:56 pm Triton Notary

KLAMATH CO. (KTVZ)– A two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 near milepost 228 in Klamath County resulted in one fatality Friday evening, according to Oregon State Police. OSP responded to the crash at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Friday, January 9th, 2026. Investigators determined that a Ford F-450, operated by Douglas Alan Fordyce, 61, of Caldwell, Idaho,

City of Bend invites students to tell the story of 100 years of exceptional water

January 12, 2026 7:50 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The City of Bend has launched its 2026 One Water Student Video Contest to honor the 100th anniversary of the City’s Water Services. Students in grades 6–12 are invited to produce a 30-second video celebrating a century of exceptional water by highlighting Bend’s water history, its impact on the community, and the

‘YEHP’ program combines cash and support to help young adults battle homelessness

January 12, 2026 7:18 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new study finds that a pilot program combining direct cash payments with wraparound support is helping Oregon youth experiencing homelessness get and keep stable housing. The Direct Cash Transfer Plus (DCT+) program provides cash assistance alongside housing navigation, financial education, and other services, and was found to significantly boost both housing

Caleb Cegers’ murder trial postponed to April in 2023 downtown Bend shooting of Taylor Wyss

January 12, 2026 3:51 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers has been pushed back another three months, to early April, at the request of both the prosecution and defense. Cegers, now 22, appeared by video Monday from the Deschutes County Jail, where he’s been held without bail since his East Coast capture and arrest in the August 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor

Near record warmth this week, along with poor air quality

January 12, 2026 1:00 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— An Air Stagnation Advisory is in place this week as the region will see light winds and high pressure. The result the high pressure is the air sinking under the ridge places a lid on the region trapping the smoke and particulates that get generated this time of year. Agricultural and pile

New year brings Redmond’s first marijuana dispensary; second coming soon

January 5, 2026 11:27 am KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s first-ever marijuana dispensary has opened its doors. Oregrown is a well-known dispensary with over a decade of history and five locations across Oregon. Its latest location is in Redmond. Recently, the city changed its municipal code to allow up to three dispensaries, after voters approved agreed to lift a ban

Congresswoman Bynum announces Sisters town hall with Wyden

January 12, 2026 4:59 pm Triton Notary

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is kicking off 2026 with a town hall in Sisters, giving Deschutes County residents a chance to share their concerns directly with their representatives in Washington. The event will be co‑hosted by Senator Ron Wyden. The Deschutes County town hall is set for Saturday, January 17th, 2026, from 12:00

Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert holding more town halls in Terrebonne this week, Sisters next week

January 12, 2026 4:55 pm KTVZ

TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents Monday about this week’s community Town Hall meeting on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Terrebonne Community School. Rupert said the Town Halls offer residents the opportunity to connect directly with their Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, share concerns, and provide ideas to help

Madras Man Killed After Struck by Vehicle, OSP says

January 12, 2026 4:28 pm KTVZ - News Team

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man was hit and killed after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday along Highway 97, near milepost 101, in Jefferson County. James Edwin Legore, 63, of Sandy, Utah, was driving a Ford Explorer when he struck Jared Elijah Cooper, 38, of Madras. Cooper died at the scene, while Legore

Apple is partnering with Google to have its Gemini AI model power AI features on iPhones

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

January 12, 2026 9:12 am CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Apple plans to use Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence model to power its updated version of Siri, which is set to launch later this year, the two companies announced Monday. “After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s Al technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models

OSU-Cascades to host MLK Day peace breakfast in Bend

January 12, 2026 12:44 pm KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Peace Breakfast on Jan. 19, featuring a keynote address by Lakayana Yotoma Drury, vice chair of the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Prison inmate serving 30-year sentence for 2001 killing of girlfriend in Bend dies at age 76

January 12, 2026 11:16 am Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate serving a 30-year term for killing his girlfriend in Bend nearly 35 years ago has died in the Salem state prison, the Oregon Department of Corrections said Monday. James Byron Coon, 76, died on Sunday morning in the infirmary while on hospice care. As with all

Bend Police Department to host “Tip-A-Cop” at Red Robin in Bend on Wednesday

January 12, 2026 10:36 am KTVZ - News Team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department invites you to “Tip-A-Cop” on Wednesday at Red Robin in Bend’s Old Mill District. Read the full release from the Bend Police Department, along with where to go and when: The Bend Police Department invites the community to join them on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at Red Robin in the

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