MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s some especially good news, just in time for Valentine’s Day. A Madras couple took their relationship to new heights when pilot Dallas Tronsdale proposed to his girlfriend, Reniyah M’Beceah, right after they landed at the Madras Airport, Tuesday afternoon. KTVZ cameras were there as the surprise unfolded. The couple had just finished a joyride
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Costco has begun construction on a new car wash facility in Central Oregon. The facility is located on the north side of the new warehouse property near the retailer’s first regional gas station. The car wash will be owned and operated by Costco. While city documents show the project was briefly
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Rough season this year with almost no snow and very mild temperatures. This will be the theme the rest of the week as high pressure moves overhead and keeps us dry and above normal. The bluebird conditions are much more like the spring bluebird days but are still enjoyable. Be sure to check with your
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University-Cascades has published the findings of a years-long study of sustainable tourism, revealing that the costs of the industry are beginning to outweigh the economic benefits for residents in many popular destinations. The research suggests that local communities are increasingly reaching a breaking point where tourism pressures negatively impact
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The mercury in the thermometer will be well above our normal “mid-40s” this week as we hit the 60s. There is a ridge of high pressure over the western half of the country that will provide us with the warmer than average temperatures. This will also keep most of the cloud
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One local bookstore in Crook County is turning the month of February into a community-wide celebration of reading.
Oliver Books in downtown Prineville is hosting a month-long reading challenge designed to bring people together, support local business, and share a love of literature.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man who admitted last fall he sexually abused two minors on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in 2024 was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in federal prison. Harold Charley, 39, also was sentenced to a lifetime term of supervised release, federal prosecutors said in a news release. According
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(Update: adding comments from Jefferson County District Attorney on why charges were not filed) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – State officials revoked the certification of Emily Fisk, a former corrections officer at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution, following an investigation into a sexual relationship she had with an inmate. Fisk resigned from her position in 2022 instead
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By Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN (CNN) — American skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina despite suffering a “completely ruptured” ACL in a crash on Friday. Vonn had said in a recent Instagram post that her “Olympic dream is not over” and the 41-year-old’s confirmation at Tuesday’s press
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump swiftly signed a sprawling spending package into law Tuesday, ending the partial government shutdown after just three days but creating another funding cliff for the Department of Homeland Security in two weeks. Trump and GOP leaders had pushed hard for their members to fall in line
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert is continuing his series of community Town Halls, with upcoming stops in Redmond and Bend. The events give residents a chance to meet the Sheriff, share their concerns, and help guide the future of public safety in Deschutes County. After visiting La Pine, Sunriver, Terrebonne, and
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across Central Oregon move into fair season, the Jefferson County Fair Board is gearing up for a busy year ahead. The board will hold its regular meeting this Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Jefferson County Event Complex in Madras. Among the agenda items: discussion on the return of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is teaming up with Bend Brewing Company for a Passholder Party this week, giving season passholders a chance to unwind after a day on the mountain. The February Passholder Party will take place Wednesday, February 4, at Bend Brewing Co. in Bend. The event features a live DJ, a
Continue Reading Little to no new snowfall is being reported at Oregon resorts this week, with highs running warmer than normal in the 40s to low 50s. Fingers crossed Punxsutawney Phil was right about six more weeks of winter. We could really use a few good snow showers. At least there are some beautiful views from the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High pressure will remain in control this week, keeping weather conditions quiet and fairly mild across the region. If you’re heading out early, expect a chilly start, but you may want to shed that heavier jacket later today as temperatures warm up. Highs will reach the mid to upper 50s this
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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) — Happening this Thursday, February 5th, a sweet night with a sweet impact! You’re invited to join one of our incredible 21 Cares for Kids partners, Every Child Central Oregon, for a fundraising night at Hawkeye and Huckleberry in Bend. The Sweet Soirée is an evening to celebrate community, connection, and the impact of Every
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By Katie Hunt, Jackie Wattles, Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — NASA is now targeting March for the earliest possible launch of its historic Artemis II lunar moon mission, which will send four astronauts into deep space for the first time since the Apollo program ended more than five decades ago. The decision came in the
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Culver School District Superintendent Stefanie Garber is stepping down from her position at the end of the current term. Her resignation follows a months-long investigation by a third party into her conduct during her tenure.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a nanomaterial that triggers chemical reactions to kill cancer cells through oxidative stress, while leaving healthy tissues unharmed. The study, led by Oleh and Olena Taratula and Chao Wang from OSU’s College of Pharmacy, was published this week in Advanced Functional Materials. OSU researchers advanced chemodynamic
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