BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEAT Children’s Theatre is requesting handmade flower donations from the community for its upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” this May. The artwork will be used to decorate the stage at Open Space Event Studios and will later be featured in a silent auction to benefit the organization. The play, adapted
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County announced Monday it’s proud to celebrate the completion of its first participants in the County College program, an initiative designed to give residents an inside look at how county government operates. Through a series of classes, participants heard directly from county department heads about the services they provide, how
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest said Monday they plan to conduct prescribed burning on the Crooked River National Grassland beginning around 10 a.m. Tuesday, pending all required approvals. The burn operations are expected to continue through Thursday, weather and conditions permitting, officials said. The project will treat about 267 acres in
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ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Facility Newport rescued a hiker who was trapped on a cliff side at God’s Thumb in Lincoln City over the weekend. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were contacted Saturday by North Lincoln Fire and Rescue, who requested assistance removing a hiker from a cliff after it was determined they would be unable to safely conduct the operation using their high-angle
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Peninsula Park and Recreation District will open registration for summer youth camps on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00 a.m. Registration for general recreation programs, sports leagues, and swim lessons will follow on Wednesday, March 18, at 6:00 a.m. Thousands of Summer OptionsThe upcoming registration period covers more than 1,200
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A 19-year-old Redmond resident was killed Friday evening when the speeding motorcycle on which he was a passenger collided head-on with an SUV at a southeast Bend intersection. Police said Monday the seriously injured motorcyclist remains hospitalized and may be charged in the fatal crash.
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By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration sweeps in Democratic-led cities, has told people he plans to retire at the end of the month, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. Bovino has not yet submitted the required retirement paperwork, leaving open the possibility that
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Bend Police on Monday released the name of last week’s home invasion suspect and said he died after falling from the home’s second-story balcony during a struggle with the homeowner.
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The last few days of winter 2025-26 will be spring-like and dry. Hoodoo, Ski Bowl, and Willamette Pass have temporarily paused operations until more snow arrives. The temperatures this week across the mountains will be in the 50 or possibly 60 so early morning runs are going to be your best chance at a nicely
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During the most recent short legislative session, Oregon lawmakers in the House and Senate were asked to take more than 180 votes on their respective chamber floors, ultimately passing 143 new laws over 33 days dealing with taxes, spending on critical services, health care and more, according to data sets tracking the votes.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Spring break is almost here, and despite fast-rising gas prices, thousands of travelers will be flocking to places where they can get some sun and have some fun. And that means Bend and Central Oregon remain the region’s top travel destination, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports. AAA Travel booking data reveals top destinations
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will begin its Spring break programming on Saturday, March 21st, featuring the return of live flight demonstrations and several new exhibitions. The museum will also transition to summer hours, staying open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The seasonal schedule includes the Sky Hunters bird of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure is expanding toward Oregon, bringing a prolonged period of dry weather and above normal temperatures to the High Desert. Expect decreasing clouds into the afternoon. Highs will rise into the upper 60s and low 70s today. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 30s and low
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, March 16th. 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.
Continue Reading The warmer winter this year has created challenges for local ski resorts. Hoodoo says it will remain closed until the region sees significantly more snowfall, and Willamette Pass is also pausing operations due to the above-normal temperatures expected this week. Be sure to check resort websites for the latest updates on operations and conditions. Mt.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter arrived on the calendar in Central Oregon, but the weather hasn’t looked much like it. Temperatures have been running well above normal in recent months, and mountain snowpack has lagged behind typical levels. Because snowpack helps supply the region’s rivers and groundwater through the summer, water conservation is becoming increasingly
Continue ReadingFor the cities and lower elevations of Central Oregon, snow is off the table as we warm up, but our mountain resorts and passes are in the middle of a major transition. We’re seeing a classic “freeze-thaw” cycle right now—expect firm, fast runs in the morning that turn into soft, “mashed potato” snow by the
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Today has been a nice mix of sun and clouds, but as we head into the evening, you’ll notice the clouds thickening up. A weak warm front is moving toward the Cascades, which brings a small chance of rain tonight. Since the chance is relatively low, any rain we do see will likely be brief and scattered
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KATY, Tx. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old climber from Bend is now among the nation’s top adaptive athletes after earning a podium finish at a national competition in Texas. Evangeline Crossman placed second at the 2026 USA Paraclimbing National Championships in Katy, competing against some of the top adaptive climbers in the country. The Bend teen
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KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the Klamath Tribes’ treaty territory, tribal councilors are working to protect a rare blue-green algae known as Mare’s eggs, or Nostoc pruniforme. The unusual, water balloon-like organisms draw curious tourists who sometimes pick them from the water, killing them and disrupting their fragile habitat. Scientists consider Mare’s eggs nitrogen-fixing
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