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12/15/2025

'BE A LIGHT': Community gathered in the Old Mill for menorah lighting to mark first day of Chanukah.

The spirit of Chanukah shone brightly Sunday evening as dozens of families, children, and neighbors gathered at the Old Mill District for the 15th annual community menorah lighting, hosted by Chabad of Central Oregon.

12/15/2025

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in their L.A. home from apparent stab wounds

By Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department are on scene and investigating after two people were found dead at an address associated with Hollywood director Rob Reiner, a law enforcement source tells CNN. This is a developing story and will be updated. ...

12/15/2025

Rain returns to the region on Monday with mostly light showers. Temperatures will be warmer than normal, with highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Expect more widespread rain heading into Tuesday.

- Jillian Fortner KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The ridge of high pressure that brought drier weather this weekend is shifting east as another active weather pattern moves in. Highs will stay on the mild side tomorrow, reaching the upper 50s to mid 60s. Rain stays mostly light tomorrow across the region, but a few moderate sho...

12/14/2025

MENORAH LIGHTING: Chabad of Central Oregon marks the first night of Chanukah with a family-friendly event in the Old Mill tonight, Sunday, December 14th. Click for more information.

The Old Mill District will kick off Chanukah with an evening of music, food, and community as Chabad of Central Oregon hosts its annual giant menorah lighting on Sunday, December 14th. The public celebration is free and open to people of all faiths.

12/14/2025

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12/14/2025

The warmer than normal pattern continues, with a few locations breaking records again today. Sunday stays mostly dry and mild, with clouds increasing through the day. A chance for rain arrives late Sunday into Monday as a wetter pattern develops next week.

- Jillian Fortner KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - We’re seeing mostly clear and dry conditions today thanks to a ridge of high pressure parked over the Pacific Northwest. High temperatures climbed into the mid 50s to mid 60s this afternoon. Hope you had a chance to get outside and enjoy the warmer December temperatures! Tomorr...

12/14/2025

Dylan on the Ducks has returned! If you or someone you know has any story to tell about their relationship to the university feel free to reach out to Dylan Anderman KTVZ… I would love to share stories about the great Duck fans here in Central Oregon!!!

12/13/2025

Looking well out into the future, the National Weather Service is giving us a "heads up" for a "potential" heavy snow event that may arrive late Wednesday or Thursday, or possibly Friday. The long range models are calling for another Atmospheric River next week. The focal point of the rain and snow will impact Washington State, but the Oregon Cascades may get some heavy snow. Not able to nail down any totals, but several inches may arrive for the first big snow of December along the crest of the Cascades. This is a wait and see event, but due to the catastrophic flooding in Washington the NWS in Pendelton feels it is prudent to provide this very advanced notice. Early next week the KTVZ Local Alert Weather team will have a much better handle on the event and issue guidence accordingly in much greater detail. This far out the forcast details we will need to be adjusted frequently. Stay tuned.
- Local Alert Weather Team

12/13/2025

HOLIDAY LIGHTS PADDLE PARADE: Paddlers are fired up for this year’s Christmas Lights Paddle Parade, and they’re sharing that excitement with KTVZ News. We sat down with organizers to talk about the history behind this beloved Bend tradition. Open to hear what they told us and get a look at this year’s twinkling lights.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Paddlers turned the Deschutes River into a floating holiday display Friday evening, lighting up the water with festive decorations during Bend’s annual Holiday Paddle Parade. The annual event is hosted by Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe. "We've really seen kind of the level of dec...

12/13/2025

DECISION 2026: Gubernatorial hopeful Christine Drazan joined us in the KTVZ News studio to talk about her campaign, Oregon’s transportation funding, and what she sees ahead for the state. Catch her full interview here:

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon House Minority Leader and current state senator Christine Drazan brought her campaign for governor to Central Oregon on Friday, outlining her vision for the state and voicing strong opposition to recent tax and fee hikes passed for the Oregon Department of Transpo...

12/13/2025

REDMOND'S DOWNTOWN CHANGES: Nine new businesses have opened in the area this year as occupancy holds above 90%, Here's a look at what's new downtown.

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency announced Friday that nine new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened downtown since the start of 2025. The current occupancy is 91%, making it the third year in a row where the downtown occupancy has remained above 90...

12/13/2025

PET PALS: Keep your eye on sweet little Milo - he's a heart-stealer, and he'll be ready for adoption Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Lynsey Harris got to meet sweet little Milo, a kitten who's been through a lot, but is ready to give his heart and attention to a new family. You can meet him starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.