What a surprisingly strong March jobs report means in the face of war
By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — The latest jobs report showed that the US economy likely added 178,000 jobs in March, nearly triple…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Massive catches in Baja & the Haystack Reservoir
This week proved that finding a Big Ol’ Fish in Central Oregon is like finding a Rainbow Trout in a Haystack (River). We had the pleasure of showing…
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Bend-area man gets 25-year sentence in 2020 killing of Bend couple; nephew awaits murder trial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-area man charged along with his nephew with murder and conspiracy in the 2020 deaths of a…
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Spring powder delights visitors at Mt. Bachelor after tough winter
(Update: adding video, quotes from Mt. Bachelor Staff and mountain riders) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mount Bachelor received nearly 12 inches of…
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Mountain View Roadhouse opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Roadhouse has opened its doors in East Bend, taking over the former location of “The Phoenix.” The new restaurant…
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Bend Police seek public help in identifying Abby’s Pizza robbery suspect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend Police are searching for a man who robbed an Abby’s of 86 cents at gunpoint Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Abby’s…
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There’s Good News: Youth ages 9-14 can apply for Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Junior Deputy Academy for youth ages 9 to 14 from July 20 to July 24,…
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Mt. Bachelor expands with new 70-room hotel and outdoor basecamp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor announced it will open Trailhead Lodge, a new 70-room hotel and outdoor basecamp located in the former LOGE Bend…
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There’s Good News: Bend Police Department and Officer Zachary Childers receive top Oregon DUII enforcement honors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department announced Thursday that it’s been awarded the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year by the Oregon DUII…
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Governor Kotek appoints Bend’s Ellen Waterston to a second term as Oregon’s poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Ellen Waterston of Bend to a second term as Oregon’s poet laureate, Oregon Humanities…
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Auto thefts plummet in Oregon and across the U.S.; there’s still simple steps you can take to avoid being a victim
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows a sharp drop in vehicle thefts across Oregon and nationwide,…
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Madras discusses alternative law enforcment options
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is exploring new law enforcement models, including a possible contract with the Jefferson County…
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Cold night ahead as we clear out and dry out for the holiday weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Clearing out and colder tonight as polar air mass lingers. The feature that brough us the snow overnight is now migrating to the…
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Snow Report: Powder Alert issued by Mt. Bachelor
The Cascades have seen about a foot of new snow in the past 24 hours and the mercury in the thermometer is indicating teens and 20s, so powder is the…
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Deschutes County’s free yard debris disposal returns this spring; here’s the schedule and what’s accepted
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season and take advantage of the free yard…
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Update: COCC classified workers ‘resoundingly’ approve new contract, averting strike; will get raises up to 28%
More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Early snow possible on the High Desert before the region drys out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday is a Local Alert Weather Day mainly for possible travel impacts. We’re not expecting much snow on the High Desert, but…
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Shifting Seasons: How wine growing regions in Oregon have been impacted by rising temperatures
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wine-growing regions around the world are being affected by rising temperatures, but not all in the same way. Some established…
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Happening next: City of Bend and Bend PD to launch automated traffic enforcement program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will launch an automated traffic enforcement program starting April 15. The…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, April 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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