By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Members of Oregon’s largest teachers union and the liberal Working Families Party will not endorse any of the current candidates for governor, including incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. That’s despite both groups supporting Kotek in her 2022 run for governor and in past legislative races. The
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(Update: Earlier reporting misstated the location of Bates’ residence and the alleged crime; both occurred outside La Pine city limits, in Deschutes County.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gavaughn Bates, the 25-year-old Deschutes County man accused of murdering his mother in front of minors, appeared virtually in Deschutes County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon for the first
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By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — The Republican-led House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena US Attorney General Pam Bondi for testimony about her role in the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files as part of the committee’s probe into the late convicted sex offender. GOP Rep. Nancy Mace moved to subpoena the attorney general and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters will host a public presentation in Bend on Thursday focused on the implementation of open primaries in Oregon. Speakers Andrew Kaza and former Rep. Cheri Helt will discuss the potential for allowing all voters to participate in all elections regardless of party affiliation. The event, titled
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Update: KTVZ’s Claire Elmer spoke with Holden and his parents to learn more about the upcoming event. Above is the full report, also available on KTVZ+. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Skiers and snowboarders will gather at Mt. Bachelor on Sunday, March 8th, for the inaugural ‘Runs for Wishes’ Ski-A-Thon. The fundraiser was spearheaded by 11-year-old
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By Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, in international waters – killing more than 80 crew according to authorities in Sri Lanka who launched a rescue mission. Iran identified the vessel as the Iris Dena and vowed vengeance
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Get ready for some fresh snow! Periods of accumulating snow are expected in the Cascades today. Mt. Bachelor reported 3″ overnight with more to come. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through 10pm Wednesday, so be prepared for winter driving conditions if you’re heading to the mountain. Moderately gusty winds with heavy snow at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Local Alert Weather Day has been issued for Wednesday. Periods of snow and gusty winds are expected in the Cascades, while lower elevations along Highway 97 may see a mix of rain and snow. There’s also a small chance of an isolated thunderstorm with some of the showers. While major
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 4th. 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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a special dog in Texas looking for a new home. Blackie was apparently homeless when he was taken under the wing of some Border Patrol agents–and one day he helped bring a happy ending to another group of lost animals. Karen Washington is the president of Pawsitive Rescuers of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers and inspire the next generation of scientists. While more women are studying and working in scientific fields than ever before, men continue to outnumber them in many areas. According to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a night to remember at Bend High School Tuesday as students, staff and alumni packed the gym for one final game before construction begins this summer on a new facility. The Lava Bears hosted crosstown rival Mountain View in the Civil War matchup, marking the last contest ever played
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SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, at the Historic Grand Theatre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Oregon Arts Commission, the competition features 11 finalists
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Written by Alma McCarty & KGW: SALEM, Oregon — In the final week of Oregon’s legislative short session, lawmakers in Salem discussed regulating data centers — specifically, placing a one-year moratorium on certain tax breaks. Governor Tina Kotek has been looking to expand the state’s enterprise zone program, which is intended to grow Oregon companies and attract
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center this week. Running from March 5 to 8, 2026, the event features a wide variety of hunting, fishing, and camping exhibits. The expo center will be filled with RVs and exhibitions designed for outdoor recreation. This year’s
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A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor experience with chatbots, with 84% of Oregon respondents feeling frustrated or confused after dealing with automated systems.
Continue Reading More snow is on the way with several inches expected to arrive over the next 48 hours. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place for the region starting before sunrise Wednesday and will be in effect all day. Get to the mountains early and enjoy the fresh snow. Might not be awesome powder since
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Weather Day Wednesday as the region will see periods of snow across the Cascades as well as a wintry mix along 97. There is also the threat of an isolated thunderstorm to accompany the rain and snow. All these factors have
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(Update: Adding video). PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National gas prices jumped 11 cents overnight to an average of $3.11 per gallon following weekend strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. This marks the first time the national average for regular gasoline has exceeded $3 since Dec. 1, 2025. Every state in the country
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local sky-gazers in Central Oregon observed the rare total lunar eclipse and blood moon around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Residents and viewers captured photographs of the moon as it transitioned into the reddish-orange hue during the early morning hours. A total lunar eclipse is turning the moon a deep reddish-orange on Tuesday
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