Snow Report: The Cascade Miracle
The “Late-Season Gift”While the valley floor is prepping for 70-degree weather, the Cascades are sitting on a massive “miracle” refresh. According to…
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Petersen Rock Garden celebrates grand reopening with restored displays and local history
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of restoration work, one of Central Oregon’s most beloved roadside landmarks is ready to shine once again. The…
Continue ReadingThe Great Easter Flip: From Powder to Patio Weather
Today’s Outlook: The Thaw BeginsAfter a frosty start this morning, Central Oregon is officially under a “warming trend” alert. A high-pressure…
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Owner of beloved Downtown Bend bookstore considering sale
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Have you ever dreamed of owning a bookstore in downtown Bend? That opportunity may soon be available. The owner of Underground…
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Youth Art Takeover brings student creativity to Downtown Bend’s First Friday
(UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from business owners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend is bursting with creativity tonight as local students…
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Pet Pals: This furry Easter bunny rabbit is named for a fizzy soda – and just as sweet
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought a special visitor Friday evening, marking Easter weekend with a…
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Traffic changes and diverters added to Delaware Avenue
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You may have seen these concrete barriers in the middle of NW Delaware Avenue, or noticed some of the cross streets from…
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There’s Good News: Oregon Zoo welcomes pair of fluffy penguin chicks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two tiny Humboldt penguin chicks just came out of their shells at the Oregon Zoo. “We’ve been keeping an eye on these…
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NASA releases stunning first images of Earth taken by the Artemis II astronauts
By Jacopo Prisco, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA released the very first images taken by astronauts aboard the Artemis II Orion capsule as…
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Oregon Zoo bids a sad farewell to Zawadi, one of North America’s oldest male lions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo bid a sad farewell Thursday to Zawadi Mungu, elder statesman of the African lion pride and one of the oldest…
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‘Are we designing our city for happiness?’ Building a Better Bend launches 2026 lecture series with ‘Happy City’ talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are we designing our city for happiness? That’s a question that will be asked by nonprofit organization Building a Better Bend’s…
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US fighter jet shot down over Iran, 1 of 2 crew members rescued, US sources say
By Haley Britzky, Alayna Treene, Allegra Goodwin, Brad Lendon, Isaac Yee, Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A US fighter jet has been…
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Cascades East Transit to boost bus frequency and launch new route in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit will implement significant service enhancements across Central Oregon beginning May 4th, 2026. The changes…
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Snow Report: Enjoying the new snow on this bluebird day!
About a foot of fresh snow fell in the Cascades with this week’s winter storm, a welcome boost after a quieter snow season. Enjoy the great riding…
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Furry Friends: Captain Patch is a true ranch dog!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Meet Captain Patch! This friendly pup loves exploring, running around the play yard, and enjoying plenty of belly rubs.…
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Oregon School for the Deaf student to compete in 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals
SALEM, ORE. (KTVZ) — Emma Keen, an 11th-grade student at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, will compete in the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National…
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Clear and chilly morning, warming temperatures into the holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re starting off Friday on a chilly note with clear skies and some lingering cold air. Temperatures will warm up quickly…
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Assistance League Bend empowers volunteers to make a difference in the community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Assistance League Bend, volunteers don’t just fill roles, they stretch beyond them. “We do. I mean, that’s what you get…
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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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