Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, November 21st. 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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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Pavilion in Bend is getting into the holiday spirit with its annual Holiday Skate sessions, open to skaters of all ages and abilities. Holiday Skate events offer a chance for families and friends to enjoy the ice together during the winter season. Rental skates are available for
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Bend, OR (KTVZ) -UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory has been cancelled early A Dense Fog Advisory has been released by the NWS for areas along 97 until 10am. Visibility is less than a quarter mile in some areas. With near and below freezing temperatures, freezing fog is also likely which can create an icy glaze
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By Svitlana Vlasova, Catherine Nicholls and Kara Fox, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has given Ukraine less than a week to accept his plan – widely seen as favoring Russia – to end the war, as President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country faced “one of the most difficult moments” in its history. “I’ve
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Senior citizens are the latest group of Americans to face steep increases in their health insurance premiums for 2026. Medicare Part B premiums will jump nearly 10% next year, the largest increase in four years and second-largest hike, in dollar terms, in the program’s history. The standard monthly premium
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– More than 100 students at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy received a special gift this week: brand new backpacks filled with school supplies, thanks to a community-wide effort supporting local families. Backpacks of all colors and designs lined the tables as students picked out their favorites, each one packed with pencils, notebooks, and more to help them feel ready
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(Update: adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Education released the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles Thursday for the 2024-25 school year. “These profiles were designed with community input to show how schools and districts compare to the statewide average in a number of categories, including regular attenders, statewide assessments, 9th grade on-track to
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This week, we may have seen a Big Ol’ Fish first! Felicia got engaged, and we want to extend a huge congrats to her and her partner. And, there’s more great catches to check out – no ring included. Be sure to include your name, the fish, and where you caught it when you submit
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Central Oregon is a gorgeous place, and we have the proof. Check out some beautiful landscapes on the High Desert, including a deer with a little sass. Don’t forget to share your gorgeous, interesting and cool photos with us. Just go to the share tab.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing number of high school bonfire parties across Deschutes County are leading to serious safety concerns, prompting the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to issue a public warning Thursday, ahead of Thanksgiving Break. “These informal gatherings have escalated into events marked by violence, criminal activity, and unsafe conditions that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday that it has been honored with the “Culture of Safety Award” from Camp Fire National Headquarters. The prestigious award recognizes the organization’s outstanding commitment to going above and beyond in promoting a positive safety culture within Camp Fire Central Oregon, as well as its proactive
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Not much, but something at least. Today we woke up to about 2″ of new snow on Mt. Bachelor as well as an inch at Timberline and Hoodoo. This is far from what we need to open the runs, but it is a start. Not much more snow is likely the rest of the week,
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warned investors Thursday to stay alert for financial frauds and imposters dishing out scams this holiday season. As Thanksgiving approaches, DFR reminds investors to be alert for scammers that are setting the table for financial fraud. Don’t let a con artist carve
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). Signs of hope for snow riders today as Mt. Bachelor received about 2” of snow. Not nearly close to what they need to open, which is about 24”, but it is a start. Not much more wet weather is on the horizon this week, but a wet pattern may develop late next
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A 22-year-old Bend man has been charged with a dozen counts of possessing child sex abuse material, and police released his photo Thursday to learn if any local victims are associated with the case.
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If you step into Redmond High School, you might notice a lack of cell phones.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was pulled over on U.S. Highway 26 near Madras and arrested Wednesday night after a K-9’s alert and a search of her vehicle turned up fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine, drug agents said. The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team had determined during a short-term investigation that Sunshine Wright, 48,
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of a La Pine restaurant, Harvest Depot, that often gives people in need a free meal was very fitting for a salute. The moment owner Joel Brader received
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant, so they can avoid falling victim to fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. “This activity tends to increase during this time of year,” the utility says. Here’s the details, and some facts that Pacific Power shared Thursday with KTVZ
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the recent fireworks ban to Redmond’s new community center construction progress, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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