Central Oregon prepares for 2026 Point in Time Count to address homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition and regional nonprofit agencies to conduct the 2026…
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Catherine O’Hara Dead at 71, Report
By Daniel Arkin and Meriam Bouarrouj (NBC News)Catherine O’Hara, the virtuosic comedic actor best known for her performances in the Christmas…
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Are you looking to head up to the mountain this weekend? Here are some events at Mt. Bachelor in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There are plenty of events happening this weekend at Mt. Bachelor to keep you busy! On Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can…
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Snow Report: Some light snow possible today, dry break Saturday
Oregon resorts are reporting between 1-4″ inches of new snow over the past 24 hours. Snow levels rise to 6,000–7,000 feet this afternoon, keeping…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 30th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 30th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: From a free museum day to the 4th annual Flannel Fest, here are some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free day at the High Desert…
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Furry Friends: Chief loves playing fetch, getting treats, and your attention!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Chief, a 5-year-old silver lab looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Drying out today, above normal temperatures through the weekend
Happy Friday! Expect mostly cloudy skies this morning with a chance for a stray shower. This afternoon, highs rise into the low to mid 50s…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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