Brian Faddis kicks things off with an impressive 8-pound rainbow trout from Tumalo Reservoir, followed by Jacob Rudback’s massive rainbow out of Haystack Reservoir. Cassie Conte reels in a jaw-dropping 5-foot wahoo from somewhere outside Central Oregon, and Rusty Buckwheat rounds it out with a big steelhead from the No-See-Um River. Got a catch worth
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The unusually warm weather this February has lead to a lack of snow that has disrupted local winter sports and slowed downtown business activity. While locals typically expect snow on the ground this time
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From her stance on ICE activity to questions about the city’s transportation fee, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
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(Update: clarifying information, adding video, comments from residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rural residents in Deschutes County will soon be able to roll their recycling carts to the curb for the first time. After holding a public hearing earlier Wednesday, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a plan allowing Republic
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Our Junior Forecaster this week goes to St. Thomas Academy in Redmond and is in the 4th grade. His favorite subject is math and is more of a fan of summer than winter. During the warmer months, Ellery hangs out with his friends and likes to play baseball and football. Although he
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THREE RIVERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wolf from the Upper Deschutes Pack was recently filmed running along a biking path in the Caldera Springs community near Sunriver. The sighting was captured in a residential area as the animal traveled between local homes. The Upper Deschutes Pack has been established in the area for approximately four
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February 7th–one day before the big game. The Bend-based restaurant won the competition with its Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup. The SOUPer Bowl serves as the largest
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday February 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Transportation says the large “Lower Bridge Way” project in Terrebonne is moving forward on schedule, despite getting a late start. ODOT officials say the project is expected to be completed by October. When finished, it will create a new interchange where U.S. Highway 97 will pass over Lower Bridge Way. The upgrades
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Take a look at this adorable submission from Pet Pics this week. This cute cat was bending over backwards for a chance at dinner time. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you just might catch that furry friend on the news. All you gotta do is click the contests tab.
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor issued a powder alert Monday, Feb. 9, after receiving seven inches of fresh snow overnight. The recent storm has brought 13 inches of total snowfall to the mountain, resulting in a base depth of 40 inches. All scheduled lifts opened at 9:00 a.m. as patrol reported 16 inches
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, February 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond resident and KTVZ viewer says they were the latest victim of a viral TikTok prank known as the “door kick challenge.” Video shared by the homeowner with KTVZ shows someone running up to a home, kicking the front door, and sprinting away. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dramatic blaze involving a Kia Soul caused a partial closure of Highway 97 near Bend today, drawing a swift response from Oregon State Police and local firefighters. The incident, which saw flames erupt from the vehicle just before noon, left no injuries as all occupants escaped safely. Authorities are investigating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Central Oregon sober living home for women is preparing for its first residents. Since 2020, New Each Morning has acted as a support group for women trying to break the cycle of addiction. While it offered peer support, there was one thing the women needed more than anything else: housing.
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a dog adoption event with Street Dog Hero in Bend to the ‘Love & Local Market’ happening at Juniper Preserve. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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