Snow Report: Snow returns early Saturday
We’re catching a brief break from mountain snow showers today. Mt. Bachelor picked up a trace of snow overnight and is now up to 18 inches over the…
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McDonald’s in Madras damaged by fire, cause under investigation
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews extinguished a structure fire at the McDonald’s restaurant in Madras Friday morning. No…
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Staying dry Friday, weekend warming with a few showers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Icy and slick conditions are possible in a few spots this morning, so please use caution. Skies cleared overnight, allowing…
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$15.4M+ in December storm damages prompt Oregon governor’s plea for federal support
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following severe storms in December that…
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Save the Date: Bingo, monster trucks, and more happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from ‘Brewery Bingo’ in Bend to a…
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Furry Friends: Miss Meela will melt in your lap!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Meela, a 6-year-old German shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center…
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Big Ol’ Fish: It takes two to wrangle this towering tuna, and more
This week we kicked things off with Cassie Conte who reeled in an impressive rainbow trout on the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park, and…
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One Class At a Time: Teaching craftsmanship and character in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union awarded a $2,000 grant to the manufacturing and forestry program at La Pine High School…
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Problem Solvers: Pacific Power invests tens of millions to boost Central Oregon grid amid record growth, need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is investing tens of millions of dollars into Central Oregon’s electrical grid to support a population that has…
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6 close friends on a backcountry ski trip identified as among those killed in devastating avalanche
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Cindy Von Quednow, CNN (CNN) — A group of six mothers and wives, their lives linked by their great love of…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union seeks nominations for 17th annual Prize for Excellence in Education
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union is asking the public to nominate exceptional educators for its 17th annual Prize for…
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City of Bend is celebrating a century of water service, invites public to tap into fun, learning and exploration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Thursday it’s launching an interactive campaign to celebrate its 100-year anniversary of providing…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Keep it coming
Snow showers have been present off and on this week as we finally got to build up the base numbers. Friday should be a Bluebird Day with plenty of…
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Partial clearing tonight, dry and mild Friday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Early snow showers verified the Local Alert Weather Day as the roads were slick and visibility was reduced. As mentioned, this…
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Broadman, GOP colleague speak out against initiative that would criminalize fishing, hunting and trapping
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Senate co-chairs of the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) and Senator…
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Fresh powder alert: Mt. Bachelor set to reopen Northwest Lift before a busy weekend of events; Hoodoo reopens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor received 17 inches of snow in the past week, and more is on the way, just in time for a variety of special events…
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Oregon Senate advances Broadman bill to protect public lands from privatization
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a Central Oregon lawmaker’s bill…
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Bend man with knife tries to break into couple’s travel trailer, injures woman and assaults deputy during arrest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man armed with a knife who repeatedly tried forcing way into a couple’s travel trailer off Highway 20 early Thursday…
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Oregon reports measles outbreak; new dashboard tracks measles virus by county
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Public health officials say a new data tracking tool the Oregon Health Authority launched Thursday shows the…
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Oregon senators Merkley and Wyden plan to skip State of the Union to host virtual town hall
WASHINGTON. — U.S. Senators. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley will not attend the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, choosing instead to host a…
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