Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers…
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Bend High says goodbye to historic gym with final game
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…
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Redmond High School student among finalists for 2026 Poetry Out Loud state championships
SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships.…
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Oregon lawmakers advance one-year moratorium on tax breaks for data centers
Written by Alma McCarty & KGW: SALEM, Oregon — In the final week of Oregon’s legislative short session, lawmakers in Salem discussed…
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Family-friendly Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show offers outdoor recreation fun
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center this week. Running from March 5…
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Oregonians report higher dissatisfaction with AI-powered customer service than rest of nation
A new study found that 92% of business owners believe AI improves customer experience and efficiency, while 62% of consumers have had a poor…
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Snow Report: New snow on the way tonight
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…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: WEDNESDAY
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…
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Oregon sees highest gas prices in 2026; driven by Iran strikes
(Update: Adding video). PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National gas prices jumped 11 cents overnight to an average of $3.11 per gallon following weekend…
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There’s Good News: Rare blood moon captivates sky-gazers as viewer photos pour in
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…
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Bend man, convicted felon, receives prison sentence for assault rifle possession
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 38-year-old Bend man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison today for illegally possessing an assault rifle and…
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There’s Good News: “Chance the Fiddler” performs national anthem at OSAA Wrestling State Championship
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School student Chance Mott (@chancethefiddler on Instagram) silenced the crowd at the OSAA Wrestling State…
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance completes 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) completed 11.41 miles of new trails at Cline Buttes, a project designed to expand the…
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Dry and mild Tuesday, rain and mountain snow returns tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We have another dry and mild day ahead before some changes arrive overnight. Temperatures turn more spring-like, with highs…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, March 3rd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 3rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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ICE agent in Portland threatened to use deadly force during call with 911 dispatch
Written by Blair Best & KGW: PORTLAND, Ore. — “I need someone here now or else I’m going to have to shoot this kid.” In a tense 911 call, an…
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Prineville Mayor leaves Republican Party, cites core values concerns and two-party system
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has officially left the Republican Party to join the Libertarian Party, citing frustration…
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Winter stock-water run planned for parts of Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Irrigation District plans to deliver a winter stock-water run this week for farms on the east side of…
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State budget rebalance maintains critical services despite federal cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers on Monday released a 2025-2027 budget rebalance designed to preserve essential state services despite a…
Continue Reading Snow Report: More snow on the way this week
Although not ideal temperatures this week, it will be cold enough for snow. Light snow may get squeezed out by the mountains today, but not much.…
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