Bend’s NE Olney Avenue closure extended through January 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of Bend’s key east-west routes will stay closed longer than expected as construction continues near the railroad crossing…
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No snow, less dough: When fewer visitors come, Bend businesses say locals make a big difference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For businesses, no snow means less dough in a town dependent on tourism and outdoor recreation. A late start to the ski season…
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Northwest ranchers, Sisters beef cooperative bring holiday comfort to Bend, other Ronald McDonald Houses
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the spirit of the holiday season, Sisters-based Country Natural Beef, the country’s largest rancher-owned beef…
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Snow Report: More record warmth in the region, nothing to report on the mountains
Not much going on, but there is some hope that next Wednesday we will see some snow falling on the Cascades. Might be the beginning of several days…
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Record warmth, dry and some sunshine for a change
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)–Today will be partly cloudy with the mercury in the thermometer rising into the low 60s. Normal high temperatures for mid-December…
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Records fall, but not snow: Warm weeks stall start of Central Oregon’s ski season; feds declare ‘snow drought’
Record-high temperatures are keeping Mt. Bachelor from opening as planned, leaving the slopes bare well into December and raising questions about…
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Bynum cites Flat Fire, introduces bill targeting recreational drones hampering firefighting efforts
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and fellow Reps. Eli Crane (AZ-02), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver names ReStore Upcycle Challenge winners; online auction underway
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver said Thursday it’s excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 ReStore Upcycle…
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AAA Expects Sleigh-busting Crowds on the Move this Holiday Season
More than 122 million Americans including 1.7 million Oregonians ready to dash away PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 122.4 million Americans (36% of…
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Oregon whooping cough cases hit record; pertussis vaccination, safety measures urged to protect babies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pertussis cases in Oregon have reached an all-time high, the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday, prompting state…
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Trump signs executive order blocking states from enforcing their own regulations around AI
By Samantha Waldenberg, Hadas Gold, Clare Duffy, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that blocks states…
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25th annual Shop with a Cop’s final tally: Nearly 100 kids teamed up with 79 officers to choose gifts for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it’s proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop…
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Fences for Fido leads delivery of 20,000 pounds of donated pet food for Warm Springs families
(Update: Video Added) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season,…
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Redmond High alum Mitch Dahlen to run Oregon State offense
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon native is coming home to help lead the Beavers’ offense. Redmond native Mitch Dahlen has been named…
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House cleaner, two others arrested in burglary of NW Bend home caught on camera; pair of raids recover loot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house cleaner and two other Bend residents have been arrested on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing about $1,200…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance
By Eric Levenson, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist…
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FBI seeking public’s help identifying victims of man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of two minors
(Update: Video Added) UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify additional victims of Aaron…
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Black-led nonprofits across Oregon receive $720,000 in grants, thanks to Oregon Community Foundation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday, it donated $720,000 in grants to 30 Black-led nonprofits across the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, December 11th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on a decrease in graffiti, potential roundabout changes, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From a decrease in reported graffiti across town to potential changes to roundabouts, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler…
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