BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scientists say it’s not a matter of if, but when a major earthquake and tsunami will strike the Oregon Coast — and when it does, Central Oregon will also feel the impacts. “It has the potential to happen at any point in time,” said Jonathan Allan, a coastal geomorphologist with the
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Producer / Sports ContributorHello Tri-Counties! I am proud to say that I am from Central Oregon, growing up in La Pine. At La Pine High School, I was a three-sport athlete, playing basketball, golf and soccer. Following high school, I attended the University of Oregon (SCO DUCKS), where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon scientists are leading the world in tsunami research, helping communities better understand and prepare for one of the most destructive natural forces on Earth. “It has been over 300 years since the last major earthquake rocked the region. And although there is no way to correctly time out the next
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Salem, Ore (KTVZ) — As Oregon prepares for the long-anticipated Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, state officials and experts warn that the region remains underprepared for the resulting tsunami and large-scale evacuations expected along the coast. While some progress has been made, authorities say gaps persist in evacuation planning and infrastructure resilience, especially west of the
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(Adding Video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon may be far from the coast, but when disaster strikes, its role in Oregon’s emergency response becomes critical. A vacant lot north of the Redmond Airport will soon become home to CORE-3, a major emergency coordination hub east of the Cascades. The planned facility will serve as
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The State of Oregon has developed interactive maps to help residents and visitors understand how a tsunami could impact coastal communities. The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) created the online tools to show projected tsunami inundation zones from different earthquake scenarios along the coast. The maps allow users
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Episode 59 of Beyond the Score, we highlight two boys soccer teams that were in the top 8 in the state a year ago. Plus Summit Water Polo camped out over the weekend at the Redmond Jamboree. And not only do we talk to a top volleyball team in the area,
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Fire: Coyote FireAcres: 17,459.3Containment: 88%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Henry FireAcres: 29,888.5Containment: 97%Evacuations: N/A Fire: Rowe Creek ComplexAcres: 373,777Containment: 79%Evacuations: Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 Fire: Shingle FireAcres: 73,178.9Containment: 86%Evacuations: Level 2 | Level 1 Shelter Information: A evacuation shelter is available at Eastside ChurchShelter Information: A evacuation shelter is available for animals at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend North Little League 11U All-Stars captured the Oregon state championship Sunday, defeating Cedar Mill Little League 7-3 in the title game. Eight teams from across Oregon competed in the tournament, which began Friday at Mountain View High School. Bend North finished a perfect 4-0 to claim its second consecutive state
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Caldera punched its ticket to the first state championship game in program history with a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Crater in the 5A semifinals. The top-seeded Wolfpack fell behind 5-1 after two innings as the Comets’ offense came out swinging, but Caldera’s powerful lineup responded immediately. RBI hits from Elle Morton,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The defending state champion Summit Storm opened the 5A playoffs in dominant fashion with an 8-0 shutout victory over Eagle Point, highlighted by a historic performance from sophomore pitcher Ryker Hartlaub. Hartlaub was electric on the mound from the first inning, striking out batters early and carrying a perfect game into the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– What started as casual midweek laps on the mountain has turned into an Olympic dream realized. “I just kind of started doing it for fun,” Hunter Hess said. “I’d go out mid-day or mid-week and do some Wednesday skiing. Slowly but surely, it blossomed. I had a bunch of friends who did
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Top Plays of the week.
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By Evan Bush Nine seismic stations in Alaska are set to go dark this month, leaving tsunami forecasters without important data used to determine whether an earthquake will send a destructive wave barreling toward the West Coast. The stations relied on a federal grant that lapsed last year; this fall, the Trump administration declined to renew
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since the football schedule came out over the summer, Summit and Mtn. View have had tonight circled on the calender. The two top teams in the state clashed tonight in what would be an IMC classic and defensive battle to kick off league play. The Storm won the game 21-14 and
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Bend, Or. (KTVZ)- Despite smoky skies settling over Vince Genna Stadium, hundreds of fans still came out to support the Bend Elks Tuesday night in a special non-conference matchup during West Coast League All-Star Week. The Elks, currently sitting third in the WCL South Division at 20-17, took the field in hazy conditions but didn’t
Continue ReadingBy Betsy Klein, Katherine Dillinger, Meg Tirrell and Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his personal office Sunday, and it has spread to his bones. “Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a
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