Update: U.S. 97 reopens following deadly crash north of La Pine
(Update: Adding video) UPDATE: Oregon State Police have released new information on Friday’s crash, including the names of the people involved. Below…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, May 23rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Furry Friends: Chunk the cow-print cuddler
This week’s Furry Friend is Chunk, a 3-year-old cow-print dog looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. He’s looking for a…
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Save the Date: Memorial Day weekend events in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from closing weekend celebrations…
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Sisters man hit by car recounts the scary and confusing experience for KTVZ News
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have much more information for you from the sister’s story we first told you about last night. A Sisters man is under…
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Out & About: Winter is turning to spring and the beauty is some of the best we’ve ever seen
This week on Out and About, we got to see the beauty of Central Oregon turning from winter to spring. As the weather begins to get better, as does…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Herb Erickson caught this massive Halibut weighing nearly 200lbs
Check out this week’s massive catch from Herb. He caught this huge, 200lb Halibut in Alaska. He wasn’t the only impressive catch this week, but no…
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Cascade Lakes Highway opens, giving locals and visitors access to countless trails and over a dozen lakes
(Update: Fun new video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a record winter and nearly eight feet of snow piling up on the Cascade Lakes Highway, the beloved…
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Problem Solvers: Investigating why Bend and Redmond are seeing record sky-high housing prices
(Update: Adding video) CENTRAL OREGON [KTVZ] — Central Oregon’s housing market continues to evolve. It presents both challenges and…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Buckingham Elementary Weather Detectives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the fourth-graders at Buckingham Elementary School got a visit from KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to…
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WATCH: Oregon Police Policy Committee discusses, votes to recommend lifetime ban on sheriff’s certification
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the recorded KTVZ News livestream of Wednesday’s meeting of the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety…
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Two Israeli Embassy staffers shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in DC
WASHINGTON, DC (CNN) — Two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot and killed by a gunman who later yelled “Free Palestine!” while being…
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Senior Sunrise: Saluting the class of 2025, May 22
It’s graduation season! KTVZ News is wishing the seniors of this year’s graduating class a special congratulations for all their academic…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, May 22nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, May 22nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Junior Forecaster: Local artist Reina forecasts the weather
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Junior Forecaster is an artist who is in the process of creating a “toon game” for folks to enjoy. Reina is a fifth-grade…
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Bend Police respond to reports of indecent exposure, make arrest at Box Factory near Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Tuesday afternoon, just after 5 p.m., Bend Police responded to multiple calls about an indecent exposure incident at the Box…
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Merkley part of bill that could create firefighting jobs
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Steve Daines, as well as Representatives Andrea Salinas, Brett Guthrie and Val Hoyle, have…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, May 21st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Meowdy, purrtners
In this week’s Pet Pics, we showcase some of Central Oregon’s cutest pets; the good, the bad, and the furry. Make sure you submit your favorite pics…
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Let’s talk weather: John Carroll visits the curious kids at Barnes Butte Elementary in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll traveled to Prineville on Tuesday to speak with a very polite and inquisitive group…
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