Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Two words for the next week: warm and wet. “Warm” meaning relatively speaking for early December. Temperatures are above normal for at least the next seven days, especially next week. Highs next week will be 10-15 degrees above the seasonal average so we’ll be watching out for any potential new records. Plan
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By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — The FBI arrested a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, on Thursday who investigators believe planted pipe bombs near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters the night before the 2021 US Capitol riot. At a press conference Thursday afternoon, Attorney General Pam Bondi identified
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By Jessie Yeung, Svitlana Vlasova (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would seize Ukraine’s Donbas region “by military or other means,” digging in on one of his key demands as Ukrainian officials prepare for more peace talks that have yet to yield a deal. Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday where he
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(Update: Adding video and quotes from Commissioner Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday to discuss an advisory committee’s recommended map to put before voters that would split the county into five districts. During the meeting, commissioners heard from members of the District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC)
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm to 8pm, offered a festive opportunity for shoppers to explore unique gifts while supporting local makers and two Bend charities. The free holiday bazaar features vendors and artists from across Central
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Ryland is a competitive skier and is looking forward to riding the snow as soon as possible. She is in 6th grade at Pacific Crest Middle School and enjoys studying math and Japanese. The math is very helpful when forecasting the weather and Ryland has a great teacher. Her fondness for Japanese is also due
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Defense attorney says he shot the cat, believing it was feral and was attacking his chickens PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jason Swick, 48-year-old pastor at Prineville Church of Christ, was arraigned Wednesday in Crook County Circuit Court and pleaded not guilty to a first-degree animal abuse charge, a Class A misdemeanor, according to our partners
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two loggers – one from Bend – and a forest road builder have been chosen as Operators of The Year for their respective region of Oregon. Three regional advisory committees to the Oregon Board of Forestry selected the trio earlier this fall. The recipients will be recognized in Salem at the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For millions of years, volcanoes have been the most powerful force in nature. And for many in the West, the impact of volcanoes is forever tied to the May 18, 1980, eruption of Washington’s Mount St. Helens. The science, spectacle, and significance behind these massive peaks will soon be at the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lottery will return more than $887 million to the state for the 2025 fiscal year. Compared to the previous year, the transfer is approximately $60 million less due largely to 2024 administrative savings that weren’t available this year. The transferred amount includes unclaimed prizes totaling $9 million. The funding directly benefits state
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). Mostly cloudy skies today keeping the temperatures down near normal. There may be some patchy fog develop tonight and some stray flurries across the Cascades. Thursday will be rainy and mild with rain showers off and on through the day. With highs in the upper 40s to low 50s, it will be
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Although the area has not seen much snow this season, there is a chance for a few inches of snow to arrive over the weekend. We are keeping an eye on some more snow next week, so we are hopeful for a start date soon.
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A truck driver whose jackknifed rig allegedly caused a crash that killed a newlywed couple east of Bend last week was arraigned Wednesday on more serious charges of first-degree manslaughter that could lead to a longer prison term. A judge agreed as a result to double his bail amount, to $500,000.
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(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When community members interact with public safety professionals, they’re probably not thinking about the mental and physical wellness of the people who answer the call. But the well-being of our public safety personnel is critical to ensuring excellent community service. First responders work in extremely stressful and dangerous
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union said Wednesday they are now accepting submissions for the annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle Design Contest, which offers a chance to create the official design for the beloved multi-sport event’s 50th anniversary. Each year, the community contest
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POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Air Link helicopter touched down in the field outside Powell Butte Community Charter School on Tuesday. But this wasn’t a medical emergency – it was a reward. The school won a Grand Prize Assembly for the Firebusters Program. The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative partnered with KTVZ to make
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’re looking for an active way to enjoy the winter season, you will soon be able to sign up for Bend Park and Recreation District’s winter programs, with registration opening Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6 a.m. Read the entire press releasee from Bend Park and Recreation department
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office kicked off it’s 25th annual Shop with a Cop event, happening through Thursday. Shop with a Cop is a long-standing national tradition that pairs local law enforcement officers with children in need of a special holiday shopping experience. Kids are nominated through local schools and community organizations. Together, they shop for warm clothing,
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Bend, OR (KTVZ) -It is a chilly and frosty start. You can plan for cool and dry conditions through the day. Highs will be in the low to mid 40s under partly cloudy skies.The timing of the incoming rain has been moved up a bit and the possibility for a few light showers on Thursday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is shorter this year. The holiday season is upon us. Now, parking lots are filled with Christmas trees. All across Bend and Deschutes County sit these parking lot pop up lots full of firs. Oregon is the number 1 producer of Christmas trees in the country, but
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