(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This holiday season, Central Oregonians can give a child and family much-needed support by taking part in KIDS Center’s toy and gift card drive, “Hope for the Holidays.” Now through December 15, KIDS Center is collecting gift cards and toys to distribute to children and families impacted by
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). The persistent pattern of light rain and mountain snow will return late tonight and into Thanksgiving Day, but mainly in the morning. The steady stream of cloud cover and moisture is finally taking over the lower levels of the atmosphere, and we are seeing some pockets of light rain Wednesday afternoon. This
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new book from local author Jacquie Elliott is helping readers tackle one of the toughest challenges many face: the critical voice in their own heads. The Silent Bully offers practical strategies to combat negative self-talk and build self-love. Elliott, who discovered the impact of her own “abusive brain chatter” at
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By Zachary Cohen, Kaanita Iyer, Holmes Lybrand, Gabe Cohen, Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security has identified the suspect involved in the Wednesday shooting of two National Guard members, who remain in critical condition. The suspect is Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who came to the US from Afghanistan in 2021, DHS said in
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(update: adding video, comments from Alex Bradley) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An Austin man walking more than 2,500 miles to honor his best friend and support others facing mental health struggles is nearing the end of his journey in Oregon. Jillian Fortner sat down with Bradley to talk about his journey and the inspiration behind
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Deschutes County commissioners next Wednesday will take up a contentious five-district map for future commissioner elections, recommended on a recent 4-3 vote by an advisory committee.
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By Catherine Nicholls, Chris Lau, Jadyn Beverley Sham and Lex Harvey, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — A deadly inferno tore through a massive housing complex in Hong Kong earlier this week, killing at least 146 people with many still missing, in the city’s worst disaster in decades. About 40 people are still thought to be
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Holiday Inn Express and Suites is under construction in Redmond. The new hotel, which will be located along U.S. 97 near SW Airport Way, will neighbor the Hampton Inn and the newly remodeled Applebee’s / IHOP. According to Wealth Hospitality, who are leading the project, amenities include an indoor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on aging is hosting a ‘Thanksgiving Celebration’ for older adults. The council will have all of the thanksgiving classics to make sure everyone has a fresh hot meal for the holiday. Last year the council welcomed nearly 100 older adults. That’s happening from 11am to 1pm at their
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(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new hub for creativity and education is coming to Redmond. The Dry Canyon Community Art Center will celebrate its grand opening next week during the city’s First Friday Art Walk. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. next Friday, marking the official opening of the city’s newest
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, November 26th. 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, OR (KTVZ) -There is a slight chance for a stray shower this morning but clearing conditions are expected in the early afternoon. The rest of the day will be dry and partly to mostly cloudy. Highs are in the 50s.Early morning temperatures on Thanksgiving will be a little chilly, so make sure you’re dressed
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — For many Central Oregonians, the cost of Thanksgiving this year feels tougher despite some good news on food prices. Rising living expenses alongside reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are making it increasingly difficult for families to put a complete holiday meal on the table. More than 23,000 households in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for unique holiday décor you won’t find anywhere else, head to the Christmas Village at Super Thrift in Bend. Each year, one corner of the store transforms into a festive holiday display. Shoppers can browse decorations, vintage goods, stocking stuffers, and even Christmas music, all at thrift store prices.
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We had plenty of feline friends to choose from for this week’s Pet Pics. From Little Bit & Bruno to these Best Buds. A reminder that nothing in this world is as valuable as friendship, except maybe catnip. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you may just see your furry friend on
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(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sentences are being recalculated for hundreds of current or former Oregon prison inmates after a state Supreme Court clarification prompted a Department of Justice review – and that includes over a dozen released inmates who have been returned to custody. The court’s clarification to its July 10 decision
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you have not made your Thanksgiving plans, it’s not too late. There’s going to be a massive banquet in Bend, with some of the best food imaginable. The Riverhouse Convention Center is holding a Thanksgiving grand buffet from 1-4 p.m. It’s a buffet-style meal with all the Thanksgiving staples, like
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There is some hope of new snow over the holiday weekend, but not enough to get the lifts spinning. Most mountain reports are indicating less than 2″ of snow as a base, so we are waiting for more snow before giving updates on openings.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). Holiday travel will be impacted by showers and some mountain snow, if you are traveling north. Periods of rain and mountain snow will cross the Pacific Northwest, with most of the rain and mountain snow staying north of our three counties. There will be rainy and wet conditions each of the next
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today at the new Applebee’s IHOP collaboration in Redmond, marking a rare partnership between the two popular restaurant chains. The event was attended by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, the mayor, and guests eager to experience the unique dining options offered by the collaboration. The building
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