Local Alert Weather Day, heavy mountain snow with snow and rain across Central Oregon
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— A complex pattern of precipitation has arrived in the region and will provide the mountains with several inches of snow by…
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Deschutes County commissioners set hearing on proposed wildfire mitigation construction standards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners plans to hold a public hearing next Wednesday to consider proposed wildfire…
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Mt. Bachelor received 8 inches of snow and 6-10″ more is expected through the day, resort says
(Update: Adding other weather impacts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up eight inches of snow in the last 24 hours, with another 6-10…
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Snow Report: Finally, some decent snow across the Cascades
There was a robust round of snow north in the Oregon Cascades with the mountains getting anywhere from 6″ at Mount Bachelor overnight to 16″ at…
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DECISION 2026: Bentz touts rural wins as health care subsidy fight looms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz reflects on a turbulent year in Washington, one marked by major wins for rural schools and…
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Oregon AG sues drug-makers, pharmacy benefit managers for $900 million, alleges scheme to inflate insulin prices
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a $900 million lawsuit Wednesday against the…
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Oregon’s jobless rate held steady at 5.2% in November, state says in report delayed by shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in November, the Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday, releasing the…
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Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation, DHS says
By Minyvonne Burke, Julia Ainsley and Suzanne Gamboa An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in…
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Governor Kotek urges lawmakers to repeal challenged gas tax, vehicle fees; Republican lawmakers react
Days after a citizen initiative qualified for the November ballot, Governor Tina Kotek called on lawmakers Wednesday to repeal the challenged gas tax…
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BLM conducting pile burning this week on Cline Buttes west of Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bureau of Land Management fire crews began three days of prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday on the Cline Buttes…
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New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow
By Jacqueline Howard, Katherine Dillinger, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Wintry weather in the high desert and heavy mountain snow
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Today is a Local Alert Weather Day due to heavy mountain snow and winter weather in the high desert. The Alert Day is mostly for…
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Trust, transparency and tough questions: Deschutes Sheriff hopeful Ty Rupert makes his pitch to voters
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert used a Sunriver town hall to highlight his focus on rebuilding trust, transparency and…
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Snow in the forecast could mean difficulties with schools; how school districts prepare for winter weather
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Bend-LaPine Schools Director of Communications, Scott Maben) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow, Sleet, Ice, all…
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DCSO welcomes Dozer, a new drug detection K-9
(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced a new 4-legged deputy: Dozer, the…
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Military officially demobilizing National Guard troops activated in Portland, Los Angeles and Chicago
(UPDATE: Adding Video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of court fights and legal limbo over their call-up by President Trump, hundreds of Oregon…
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Dylan on The Ducks: Injuries and transfers could impact Oregon vs. Indiana
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregon gears up for the Peach Bowl, the Ducks are facing mounting roster challenges, losing several key players to both…
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Pet Pics: Willow loves the snow & many more
It was a snowy edition of Pet Pics, we saw some K9’s wearing boots on their paws for protection from the cold and another who was so excited to see…
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Update: Bend snowmobiler killed in California avalanche remembered as active, true outdoorsman
A Bend snowmobiler was buried in snow and killed in an avalanche Monday during an outing with four friends in the Castle Peak area near Truckee,…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Ponderosa Elementary School, Kinder Class
Chief Meteorologist John Carroll went to visit the Kindergarten Class at Ponderosa Elementary School. The kiddos talked about the water cycle, being…
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