(Update: adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor official) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — This season at Mt. Bachelor looked slightly different from years past — little snowfall created a lot of uncertainty. Despite the challenging conditions, staff worked hard to make the most of it. “Our employees tried to make the best possible experience for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The aim of “One Dad’s Mission” is to raise awareness about the critical support Ronald McDonald Houses provide to families. Bekos’ wife supports
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue crews stopped a fire in a Les Schwab Tires Prineville warehouse Thursday afternoon and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Fire Chief Matt Smith said the fire was reported around 12:20 p.m. in the warehouse at 646 NW Madras Highway,
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The Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades expired early this morning, but we are still seeing some lingering winter-like conditions at higher elevations. CLEAR SKIES AT THE SUMMIT: A view from the top of the Sunrise Lift at Mt. Bachelor on Thursday afternoon shows clear conditions following a morning of fresh snowfall. (Photo Courtesy: Mt.
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If you’re heading out this afternoon, keep a jacket handy. While the sun is out, we’ve got some cool air and a biting breeze sticking around for the rest of Thursday. Here is the quick breakdown for Central Oregon and the Cascades through Friday. Today & Tonight Conditions: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Temperatures: Highs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. The data, collected by EDCO annually for the past 25 years, is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional list features the largest private employers, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team made a traffic stop Thursday and arrested a 25-year-old Bend man involved in a dispute at a southwest Bend bar’s parking lot, where he allegedly held a gun to someone’s chest. Around 2 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, police responded to a report
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews quickly stopped a small, wind-driven brushfire Thursday morning that they said was started by a resident’s weed burner – which they pointed out are illegal to use within the city limits, part of the city’s ban on debris burning. Crews responded just after 10 a.m. to
Continue Reading The winter storm delivered! Mt. Bachelor picked up 17 inches of fresh snow in the last 24 hours. A perfect way to kick off RendezVan! The event runs April 16 through the 19th. Timberline is also open, giving skiers and riders more chances to enjoy fresh powder across the northern Oregon Cascades. Keep in mind,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cold air is still moving through the region today. Expect breezy and cool conditions today, with highs mainly in the 40s across Central Oregon. There may be some lingering snow showers across the Cascades that could spill into the High Desert this morning. Slick road conditions are possible, so the Local
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime specialty store in Bend’s Old Mill District is getting a new name. But those involved say the spices, the people and the product quality will remain largely unchanged. The Bend Savory Spice franchise, which has been owned and operated by Matt Perry for 15 years, is rebranding as Top Hat Spice Shop. The change, which will be finalized in
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to reduce crashes and improve safety on its busiest roads. The system begins with a 30-day warning period before formal citations and fines are issued. The cameras are positioned at key
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Culver woman who ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of a small school bus in Redmond two years ago has been sentenced to two years in prison on DUII, assault and other charges, followed by a five-year suspension of her driver’s license. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Alycia Herriott imposed the sentence
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethany Hale, a freshman at Culver High School, wants to become the school’s first foreign exchange student. She’s been accepted into the CIEE study abroad program. Hale plans to study in Kyoto, Japan, aiming to immerse herself in the culture and language that will support her future career aspirations. Culver High
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(Update: adding comments from superintendent Dr. Hoff) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion and community engagement, the Crook County School District has officially named Dr. Joel Hoff its permanent superintendent. Hoff has served as interim superintendent for the past year. Surveys and listening sessions showed overwhelming support for his leadership, with nearly 97%
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Once again our Jr. Forecaster is a big fan of mathematics, for a very good reason, he is good at it. He is also a fan of baseball, for a very good reason, he is good at that as well. Boone is a fifth grade student at Miller Elementary School, and is a fan of
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A two-vehicle fatal collision occurred on Interstate 84 near milepost 87 in Wasco County on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:51 a.m. Ryan Christopher King, 38, died after his Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck a stationary Oregon Department of Transportation attenuator vehicle. The crash happened near The Dalles, involving an Oregon Department of Transportation operation on the
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The top four leading candidates for the Republican nomination in Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial race are set to debate each other for the first time Thursday evening.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 27 – and that will mean months of closure of a stretch of highway for railroad track and signal replacement, city officials said Wednesday. This phase focuses on railroad improvements at the Wilson Avenue
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