Crook County celebrates first graduating class of its County College program
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County announced Monday it’s proud to celebrate the completion of its first participants in the County College…
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‘Jackpot burning’ continues this week on the Crooked River National Grassland; here’s what that means
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest said Monday they plan to conduct prescribed burning on the Crooked River…
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Watch: Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues hiker from cliff at God’s Thumb on the Oregon coast
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…
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Happening Tomorrow: Bend Park and Rec District opens summer recreation program registration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Peninsula Park and Recreation District will open registration for summer youth camps on Tuesday, March 17, at 6:00…
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Update: Police say motorcyclist was speeding before fatal crash at SE Bend intersection, may be charged
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…
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Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino plans to retire, sources say
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Top Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration sweeps in Democratic-led cities,…
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UPDATE: Bend Police identify home invasion suspect, say he died after struggle, fall from balcony
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…
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Snow Report: Warm week ahead, no snow expected
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…
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Two Republican governor hopefuls among Oregon lawmakers who missed more than one-third of session votes
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…
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Soaring gas prices won’t stop spring break travelers; AAA says Central Oregon is still the region’s top destination
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Spring break is almost here, and despite fast-rising gas prices, thousands of travelers will be flocking to places where…
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‘Sky Hunters’ takes flight at the High Desert Museum just in time for Spring break
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will begin its Spring break programming on Saturday, March 21st, featuring the return of live flight…
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Central Oregon heads into an unseasonably warm week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A ridge of high pressure is expanding toward Oregon, bringing a prolonged period of dry weather and above normal temperatures to…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, March 16th
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…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Warm pattern puts some ski resort operations on pause
The warmer winter this year has created challenges for local ski resorts. Hoodoo says it will remain closed until the region sees significantly more…
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‘Fix a Leak Week’: City of Bend promotes water conservation with small steps amid low snowpack
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter arrived on the calendar in Central Oregon, but the weather hasn’t looked much like it. Temperatures have been running…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: From Goggles to Sunglasses
For 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…
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Central Oregon Warming Up: Highs Near 70s to Start the Week
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…
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There’s Good News: Bend teen earns second place at USA Paraclimbing National Championships
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…
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Klamath Tribes work to protect rare Mare’s eggs
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the Klamath Tribes’ treaty territory, tribal councilors are working to protect a rare blue-green algae known as…
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‘Keeping children safe is our core mission’: Oregon agency reports progress on improving child welfare system
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services said Friday it has published its fourth-quarter report that includes key data points…
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