Local Republican legislators preview priorities for upcoming short session
(Adding video and quotes from Republican Representatives Vikki Breese-Iverson and Mark Owens as well as Senator Mike McLane) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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HAILED AS HEROES: Deputies brave freezing pond to rescue teens trapped under ice in Madras
(Update: adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Jefferson County deputies didn’t hesitate to plunge into freezing, dangerously thin ice…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Tylor Meyers’ massive mystery Mackinaw
Even in winter, the anglers in Central Oregon are reeling in some very impressive fish. Like this one from Tylor, a huge mackinaw out of a mysterious…
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One Class at a Time: Mr. Grubb from Obsidian Middle School honored for inspiring students with hands-on skills
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There are some lessons we learn in school that last a lifetime and one Redmond teacher is making sure his students get those…
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Prineville pastor pleads no contest in shooting of neighborhood cat that left ‘Pumpkin’ permanently blind
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville pastor accused of shooting a neighborhood cat, leaving it permanently blind, entered a no-contest plea to an…
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Dealerships make donations with “Purpose in Expenses”
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –Two local car dealerships made big donations to Central Oregon charities today with the help of another community partner.…
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Date set for manslaughter retrial of Ian Cranston, whose conviction in Barry Washington Jr. killing was overturned
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two weeks after Ian Cranston posted bail and was released from jail, a Deschutes County judge has set his fall retrial date on…
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Snow Report: Light snow across the Cascades
We have a little more snow to report today as there was about an inch overnight at Bachelor and a few more in other locations. Timberline is…
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Cloudy with spotty showers today, tapering off heading into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Cloudy skies and spotty showers define the day as there is another round of light rain across the region. West of the Cascades,…
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OSP identifies Bend woman killed in head-on crash on Highway 126 near Powell Butte Highway intersection
Oregon State Police on Thursday released the victim’s name and other details of Wednesday’s head-on crash of a Jeep and box truck near the…
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Oregon’s high school graduation rate inches up to record high, still below U.S. average; look up your school, district
(Update: Adding Crook County, Redmond statements) By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon high schoolers in the…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Light mountain snow continues today
Oregon resorts are reporting 1 to 3 inches of new snow this morning, with more light snow on the way today. If you’re headed up to the mountain, plan…
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Trump’s deal with Senate leaders to avert government shutdown hits snags as lawmakers refuse to allow quick vote
By Morgan Rimmer, Ted Barrett, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Senate leaders have a bipartisan funding deal in hand but it remains to be seen whether…
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Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters made using Central Oregon wool, celebration planned in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an…
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FIT FURRY FRIENDS: New mobile dog fitness service opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog owners, this one’s for you! There’s a new business in town that’s focused on fitness for your furry friend. Bend Barks…
Continue Reading Warmer than normal, chance for light rain today
Good Thursday morning! Expect mostly cloudy skies to persist until we start to see more sunshine this weekend. Today there’s a slight chance for…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, January 29th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, January 29th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Junior Forecaster: Mariah enjoys art classes and playing basketball
Mariah is in the 6th grade at Cascade Middle School and enjoys art classes because of the variety of things you can do and make. Pottery and sewing…
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On eve of Oregon Legislature’s short session, budget crisis and transportation funding top lawmakers’ agenda
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Monday, legislators from across Oregon will gather in Salem for a 35-day “short session” sprint to tackle some of the…
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Spotty showers and breezy today, more light rain Thursday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Not much sunshine until the weekend as the large plume of cloud cover seen from space remains in place for few days. There will…
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