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
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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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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 9th. 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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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Rain and snow have cleared out of the region. Mt. Bachelor saw nearly 2ft of snow from this storm cycle this week. It should be the perfect day to hit the slopes. High temperatures at Mt. Bachelor will be near freezing and skies will be partly cloudy–a bluebird day!High temperatures across Central
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships that we’re highlighting through a monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’. This month, we’re spotlighting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Ducks are heading into Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Indiana facing some serious challenges in the backfield. Earlier this week, standout running back Jordan Davison suffered an injury, leaving the Ducks without one of their most important offensive players. His absence comes as the team continues to navigate transfer
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LAKEVIEW, Ore. (KTVZ)– When the snow piled up and the town’s coffers ran dry, Lakeview residents came up with a creative and bare-all solution to dig themselves out of financial trouble. After the Lake County Chamber of Commerce had to cut funding for snow removal, some locals decided to pose in a cheeky fundraising calendar
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend says one of the busiest airports in Oregon is located right here in Central Oregon with more than 140,000 annual takeoffs and landings. Much of that activity driven by student pilots logging required flight hours. For some nearby residents, that steady stream of training flights has become
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Serán Bioscience, LLC, in collaboration with leading developer and design-builder Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the construction progress of a new commercial-scale cGMP pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing facility in northeast Bend. The topping-out ceremony marks the transition from structural construction to interior build-out. Slated to open in the second quarter, the facility
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is breaking ground next week on 128 affordable apartments at SE Easton Place, off Knott Road and east of SE 15th Street in Bend. LCA said Thursday the groundbreaking at 2 p.m. next Tuesday “marks LCA’s first venture into building the kind of housing our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a certificate, a pin and a “healer’s touch” sculpture by
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Two people were shot by federal law Customs and Border Protection agents Thursday afternoon in East Portland, the Portland Police Bureau confirmed. Both were taken to the hospital, with their conditions unknown. PPB officers responded to Southeast Main Street near I-205, the location of Adventist Health Portland, for a report of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon law now requires retailers to verify ID and prohibits sales of nitrous oxide to anyone under 18, in response to growing concerns about recreational misuse of the gas among young people. House Bill 3447 took effect this month, aiming to curb access to small canisters of nitrous oxide,
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Mountain snow continues this Thursday, with the Cascades picking up another 3 to 7 inches by the end of the day. The Winter Storm Warning expires at 4pm, but travel through the mountain passes will remain impacted. Keeping an emergency kit in your vehicle is strongly recommended. Overnight lows drop into the teens and 20s,
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