BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Central Oregon toy drive is spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of families this season and the effort is still growing. Organizers say they’ve already purchased more than $8,500 worth of toys and began handing them out on December 8. So far, more than 2,000 toys have been delivered to about 800
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– New research from the University of Oregon has uncovered a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect of wildfires — the ability to turn naturally occurring nutrients in soil into toxic, cancer-causing metals. Scientists found that extreme heat from wildfires can convert chromium, a common micro-nutrient in Pacific Northwest soils, into a harmful
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton announced Monday that he won’t seek re-election next year and will retire at the end of his term, in January 2027. At the same time, Langton endorsed Deputy Director Tana West, who filed Monday to run for the office. Langton, who has served as assessor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainbow and at times a double-rainbow arced over Bend on Monday after several mild record-warm days – and ahead of a big change in the weather. Thanks to Connect Central Oregon for the great drone video!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the time frame of Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Gusty winds will impact travel and the wet period ahead of the winds may compromise some root systems. Trees or tree limbs may fall on power lines. Localized power outages may
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By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday classifying “illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals” as weapons of mass destruction — though it was not immediately clear what practical effect that might have. “Today I’m taking one more step to protect Americans from the scourge of deadly fentanyl
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By Chelsea Bailey, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — When Nick Reiner was photographed alongside his family at the Los Angeles premiere of his father’s comedy musical, “Spinal Tap II,” in September, he wasn’t smiling. Instead, the son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner stood impassively for the family portrait alongside
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By Karina Tsui, Cheri Mossburg, Holly Yan, Sandra Gonzalez, TuAnh Dam, and Danya Gainor Nick Reiner, a son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. “We have our robbery/homicide division
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Another Atmospheric River event is expected to impact the Pacific Northwest this week. This will bring heavy rain to portions of the northwest, gusty winds, and even some mountain snow this week. Today, you can plan for winds to gust between 25-35mph with the chance for a few showers. Highs will be
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By Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department on Monday said it has arrested four people in the Los Angeles area for allegedly working together on a bomb plot that was set to take place around the city on New Year’s Eve. The four people arrested – Audrey Ilene Carroll, Dante Garfield, Zachary Aaron
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MOUNT HOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Hood River County Sheriff’s Office has suspended recovery operations for a 26-year-old climber from Bend who went missing while attempting to summit Mt. Hood over the weekend. The missing climber, identified as Matthew Aldridge, was last seen on Saturday, December 13, 2025, after setting out to climb the mountain with two
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 27 of Beyond the Score, we highlight the Summit basketball teams hot start to the season, along with Trinity boys basketball. Plus we dive deep into one of the best wrestlers in the state. Also Dylan on the Ducks has returned, we feature Summit Alum Derek Heath who is making
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By Laura Sharman, Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A bystander who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during a mass shooting at Bondi Beach has been identified as Ahmed al Ahmed, whose refugee parents had just arrived from Syria, according to Australian officials and media. Ahmed, a 43-year-old father to two girls,
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The spirit of Chanukah shone brightly Sunday evening as dozens of families, children, and neighbors gathered at the Old Mill District for the 15th annual community menorah lighting, hosted by Chabad of Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon House Minority Leader and current state senator Christine Drazan brought her campaign for governor to Central Oregon on Friday, outlining her vision for the state and voicing strong opposition to recent tax and fee hikes passed for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Just hours before her interview with
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A wetter pattern moves in this week, and that means mountain snow is finally on the way. This could bring significant snow for the Cascades and lower snow levels Wednesday through the end of the week. Check back on the snow report and forecast as we start to get a better idea of snowfall totals.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The ridge of high pressure that brought drier weather this weekend is shifting east as another active weather pattern moves in. Highs will stay on the mild side tomorrow, reaching the upper 50s to mid 60s. Rain stays mostly light tomorrow across the region, but a few moderate showers possible. Southern
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By Curt Devine, John Miller, Evan Perez, Allison Gordon, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Saying the “evidence now points in a different direction,” law enforcement officials late Sunday released a man they had detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, which left two dead and nine injured. “This is what these investigations look like,”
Continue Reading No new snow to report so far this weekend. The mild pattern is still in place, keeping resorts from adding to the totals. Next Wednesday could be the start of a snowier pattern — so skiers and riders, cross your fingers! Keep an eye on your daily snow report for the latest updates.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re seeing mostly clear and dry conditions today thanks to a ridge of high pressure parked over the Pacific Northwest. High temperatures climbed into the mid 50s to mid 60s this afternoon. Hope you had a chance to get outside and enjoy the warmer December temperatures! Tomorrow is our transition day
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