New SE Bend roundabout planned at 15th Street and Ferguson Road; open house coming up
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson…
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Problem Solvers: 90% of Inmates Struggle with Addiction or Mental Illness, Officials Say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What used to be a place to hold people awaiting court has quietly transformed into something far more complex. Inside the…
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Little snow, big spirit: Mt. Bachelor begins short-season wrap-up with fresh snow & spring festival
(Update: adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor official) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — This season at Mt. Bachelor looked slightly different from…
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There’s Good News: ‘One Dad’s Mission’ to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every…
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Early-season wildfire burns nearly 260 acres in swampy area of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
DIAMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have made good progress in containing a nearly 260-acre wildfire that broke out earlier this week in a…
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Fire breaks out at Les Schwab Tires warehouse in Prineville; Crook County Fire crews douse flames
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue crews stopped a fire in a Les Schwab Tires Prineville warehouse Thursday afternoon and no…
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Snow Report: Mountain Passes & Resorts
The Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades expired early this morning, but we are still seeing some lingering winter-like conditions at higher…
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Temperatures Expected to Rise Following Cold Snap
If you’re heading out this afternoon, keep a jacket handy. While the sun is out, we’ve got some cool air and a biting breeze sticking around for…
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New rankings out: St. Charles still region’s largest private employer, grew workforce by nearly 7% in past year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers…
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Small brushfire in NE Bend brings a big message: Weed burners, debris burning are not allowed in the city
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews quickly stopped a small, wind-driven brushfire Thursday morning that they said was started by a…
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Governor Kotek issues executive order prohibiting school districts from reducing school days to cut costs
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon school districts will no longer be able to shorten the school year to cut costs,…
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Some areas waking up to light snow, drying out today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cold air is still moving through the region today. Expect breezy and cool conditions today, with highs mainly in the 40s across…
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Longtime spice shop in Bend’s Old Mill District to get a new name, with ‘same great spices, people’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime specialty store in Bend’s Old Mill District is getting a new name. But those involved say the spices, the people…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, April 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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New Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras go live across Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to…
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Federal judge rules Oregon reproductive health law cannot compel anti-abortion group; state leaders to appeal
This article was written by Sabinna Pierre and Alma McCarty (KGW) OREGON, USA — Oregon officials said Tuesday they will appeal a federal court…
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Culver woman gets two-year prison term in 2024 DUII crash into school bus on Highway 126 in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Culver woman who ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of a small school bus in Redmond two years ago has been sentenced…
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‘Students first’: Dr. Joel Hoff appointed as permanent superintendent of Crook County School District following interim success
(Update: adding comments from superintendent Dr. Hoff) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion and community engagement, the Crook…
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Junior Forecaster: Boone enjoys math, baseball and warmer weather
Once again our Jr. Forecaster is a big fan of mathematics, for a very good reason, he is good at it. He is also a fan of baseball, for a very good…
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Fatal motorcycle collision on I-84, involving ODOT vehicle, near The Dalles
A two-vehicle fatal collision occurred on Interstate 84 near milepost 87 in Wasco County on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:51 a.m. Ryan Christopher…
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