Japan ‘megaquake’ warning highlights Cascadia concerns on West Coast
Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on…
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‘Our goal was to simplify’: Deschutes County’s revised outdoor lighting rules take effect soon; here’s what’s changing
Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies…
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‘You’re stronger than you think’: Oregon Youth Challenge Program graduates 70th cadet class
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families,…
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Drying out today, record warmth today and possibly into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– Today the region will be in transition from wet to dry as the “Atmospheric River” shifts north into Washington State and…
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Plea hearing delayed to next month for alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner facing 50 charges
A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her…
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Deschutes County seeking public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters…
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Andersen Corporation acquires Madras-based Bright Wood, Central Oregon’s second-largest private employer
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bright Wood Corp., a 60-plus-year fixture of Central Oregon’s timber roots and the region’s second-largest private employer, is…
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Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion after no Wednesday winner
By Toni Odejimi and Laura Sharman, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $1 billion after nobody held the lucky grand…
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Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor…
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PASSHOLDER PERKS: First Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for ’25/’26 season happening tonight in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening tonight, December 10th at Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge in Bend, it’s the first Mt. Bachelor Passholder Party for the…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, December 10th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 10th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to…
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Rain clears out of Central Oregon, the rest of the week expected to be mild and dry
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Rain has cleared out of Central Oregon and drier conditions are expected for the rest of the week. Skies will see a mixture of…
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Scouting America on the High Desert could see major impact from Secretary Hegseth’s potential funding cuts
(Adding video and quotes from Eagle Scout Chris Piper) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has drafted a memo to Congress with a plan…
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Developer Taylor Brooks buys nearly 75 acres at Bend’s Juniper Ridge industrial property, lands first business
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Tuesday that a wholly owned subsidiary…
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Holiday Lights: Trip down Candy Cane Lane
It’s that time of the year again, when we share photos you’ve sent us of you and your neighbors getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your…
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Pet Pics: They say Butter(s) makes everything better
What an adorable festive week of pet pics from our viewers. Like this cute little puppy, Butters. We also had some holiday huskies putting everyone…
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COCC & OSU-Cascades among recipients of Veteran Resources Grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is awarding $800,000 in grants to strengthen campus Veteran Resource Centers…
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Plea entry for Redmond woman accused of fatally stabbing mother delayed following mentally fit ruling
A Deschutes County judge has ruled that Redmond murder suspect Jessica Andersch is now mentally fit to aid and assist in her own defense, clearing…
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Deschutes County commissioners plan two January public hearings on proposed five-district map
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday it will host two public hearings in January to gather feedback on…
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Snow Report: Rainy pattern ending, no snow on the way
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)–Currently the opening dates for all resorts have been pushed back to an undetermined time. Recent warmth and rain have reduced most…
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