(Update: Video Added) MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers, members of the 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry were formally welcomed home on Sunday, January 11th. The demobilization ceremony took place at South Medford High School and honored the unit’s 9 month deployment to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. They served alongside military forces
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -A ridge of high pressure has parked itself over the West and is bringing sunshine and above normal temperatures this week. The region is expected to be quiet with little change throughout the week, making it pretty much a temperature forecast.Temperatures today will be in the upper 40s to middle 50s under
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People across the country — including here in Central Oregon — participated in anti-ICE protests over the weekend following the deadly shooting in Minnesota and a recent shooting in Portland. Central Oregon turned out in numbers on January 10 to demand accountability, to honor the life lost, and to protest the unchecked violence and abuse
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash along U.S. Highway 97 near Falcon Lane in Madras is under investigation. Authorities say the incident happened Saturday, along the busy highway corridor through Jefferson County. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle struck a pedestrian on Highway 97, prompting an emergency response and initial investigation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden says he’s joining a group of Senate and House lawmakers to reintroduce legislation aimed at protecting food assistance for older Americans, people with disabilities, and families who rely on Social Security income. The proposal, called the COLAs Don’t Count Act, would ensure that annual cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, to Social Security benefits do not
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort’s beloved Gingerbread Junction competition celebrated a major milestone in December, marking its 30th year with record-breaking success. The annual event raised $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity La Pine Sunriver — the most ever since the event’s inception. A check presentation took place on January 5, with Sunriver Resort representatives handing the donation to Kim Gammond, Executive Director of Habitat
Continue ReadingA dry pattern remains in place for the next several days. Expect nice resort conditions and plenty of bluebird days. No new snow over the weekend.
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Happy Sunday! Quiet and dry weather is expected to continue through much of next week. Expect partly cloudy conditions into the night with lows dropping into the 20s and 30s. Mostly sunny skies return on Monday with mild afternoon temperatures. A gradual warming trend continues as high pressure strengthens midweek. By Tuesday and Wednesday, highs
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Happy Saturday! The region is settling into a quiet, dry pattern that looks to last through much of next week. Clouds linger tonight with overnight lows dropping into the 20s and 30s. More sunshine returns on Sunday with highs warming into the upper 40s and low 50s. Sunny skies continue into Monday with mild afternoon
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Dry weather continues with plenty of sunshine and milder temperatures in the mountains over the next several days. Warming temps could lead to some snowpack melting, but Sunday looks like a great day to hit the slopes.
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This week, on game day no less, we had Pepe in the studio showing off his Ducks pride. The little guy is a 3 year old chihuahua and cute as can be. He loves people, and of course the Ducks, and is ready for a new home. If you wanna meet him or even adopt
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ)– A late-night high-speed chase in Madras led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive and a second suspect, along with the recovery of firearms and other evidence. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened on January 7th, 2025, around 10:56 p.m., when a deputy spotted a black Chrysler
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A ridge of high pressure moves in today, setting up a quiet and dry stretch that lasts into next week. Rain and snow showers have moved out of the region. It was a great week for our ski resorts. Mt. Bachelor picked up nearly two feet of snow. Expect increasing clouds later today with lows
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(Update: Warm Springs Police Dept. found her safely) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm Springs Police Department posted today on their Facebook page that Sacheen Thea Smith was found safely. Authorities in Warm Springs need your help tonight finding a missing woman. Sacheen Thea Smith has been missing since the morning of January 7th. She was
Continue Reading Mt. Bachelor picked up just under two feet of snow over the past few days. That same winter storm helped boost the base at Hoodoo, allowing the resort to open for the season. Looking ahead, we’ll stay dry with a mix of sunshine and clouds at the mountain this weekend.
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A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on Jan. 8, 2026, resulting in the death of one driver. The accident involved a westbound Ford Escape and a Ford F-250. The crash happened at 1:00 p.m. near milepost 35. According to preliminary investigations by the Oregon State Police, Jacob Robert Brugman, 29,
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8:09 pm – Final – Oregon 22 | Indiana 56 8:06 pm – Oregon Touchdown – 22-56 7:30 pm – Indiana Touchdown – 56-15 7:20 pm – Indiana Touchdown – 49-15 6:55 pm – Oregon Touchdown – 15-42 6:48 pm – Indiana Touchdown – 42-7 6:11 pm – Halftime – Oregon 7 | Indiana 35
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OREGON (KTVZ)– Some Oregon universities could be heading toward a future of closer collaboration, or even potential mergers, as the state confronts mounting financial pressure on higher education. The Higher Education Coordinating Commission, which oversees Oregon’s seven public universities, has requested a formal review of options for consolidation and stronger partnerships between campuses. The move
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Willow, a 10-month-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Willow is all about her squeaky toys–she’s young, fun, and eager to find a home that fits her sweet personality. “She’s very active, so she’s looking for that home that
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in Bend to early ups for passholders at Mt. Bachelor. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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