MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is overseeing city management collectively after the recent departure of an interim city administrator, the continuing struggle to appoint a new police chief and now the resignation of the city’s finance director, officials said Wednesday. Here ‘s the details as laid out in a news release that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring understory prescribed burning season as early as next week, if conditions become favorable. At the same time, Central Oregon public health departments urged preparation for the season and the smoke it will bring. The forest said it hopes to
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The precipitation is staying mainly across the Cascades as several inches of snow have fallen near the Santiam Pass. South of that location not much has fallen as Mt. Bachelor has only received about an inch today. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 5 pm today, which includes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools has chosen a name for its newest high school, opening next fall. The new choice option school will be known as Deschutes River High School. The district’s School Board voted unanimously for the name at its meeting Tuesday night. Deschutes River High will offer a new model where students
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Most of the issues across the Cascades this season have been the lack of snow and milder than normal temperatures. Today we have the snow, but the wind is causing trouble. Lift status has been impacted most locations today at one time or another, but the snow is coming down. The rest of the week
Continue Reading Expect gusty winds along with periods of snow in the Cascades. This may inhibit lift operations so make sure to check resort websites for details. Bachelor reported 1″ of new snow overnight, but they could see a few more inches today. Northern Oregon Cascades may see some higher totals. Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A garage fire linked to improperly disposed woodstove ashes resulted in $50,000 in damage to a southeast Bend home Tuesday night. Bend Fire & Rescue responded to the blaze in the 700 block of Southeast Douglas St. just before 11:00 p.m. on March 10th. The family was alerted to the fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today brings more snow to the Cascades and gusty winds across the High Desert, with gusts around 20 to 35 mph in lower elevations. Gusts could reach over 50 near Three Sisters. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of Deschutes and Jefferson counties above 5,000 feet. Snow will
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By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Member countries of the International Energy Agency unanimously agreed Wednesday to release 400 million barrels of oil into the global market – the largest release of emergency oil stocks in history – in a drastic move aimed at shoring up crude supplies and capping a surge in prices
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La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cannabis shop in La Pine has earned significant recognition from La Pine Parks and Recreation, receiving the prestigious Silver Partner award for their support of the “Music in the Pines” event. The accolade, which includes a $2,500 cash prize, highlights the community’s appreciation for H.D. Botanical’s contributions.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Mayor Jennifer Letz announced her candidacy for seat 5 of the Deschutes County Commission on Tuesday. Letz, who has served on the Sisters City Council since 2021, is running for a position that county voters recently designated as nonpartisan. The announcement comes ahead of the May 19 primary election. Letz,
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We had the pleasure of seeing your adorable pets this week, from some silly cats to an adorable puppy experiencing his first day in the snow. Be sure to send us your cute, amazing and/or hilarious pet pictures for the chance to get featured in next week’s Pet Pics segment.
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John Carroll took the weather show on the road and stopped by to say hello to the students at High Desert Christian Academy in Prineville. The student are in the middle of their “Weather Unit” and were very curious about how television weather forecasting is different from other types of forecasting jobs. Great questions about
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Written by Katherine Cook & KGW: PORTLAND, Oregon — After a yearslong federal lawsuit, the Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation. Federal officials sued the live entertainment giant two years ago, alleging it held a monopoly over the live entertainment industry. But some states, including Oregon
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes, including a 75-unit project near Redmond Airport. The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, including the Mountain View Community Village planned for Deschutes County-owned land north of Oasis Village. The project planned by Mountain
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, Bend native Anna Soens is in Milan-Cortina representing Team USA and Central Oregon at the Paralympic Winter Games. Over the weekend, Soens competed in the alpine downhill event but crashed early in her run and was unable to finish. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she reflected on the experience, writing
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(Update: adding broadcast video). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — February marked International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a global reminder that a girl’s curiosity is her superpower. It’s a message that girls belong in laboratories, tech hubs, and research centers — everywhere science is done. In a two-part special report, KTVZ News highlighted the
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rotary Club of Greater Bend will hold its annual Wine Raffle on March 13, 2026, at Aspen Hall in Bend. The event serves as a primary fundraiser to support youth activities, scholarships, and community programs through the club’s foundation. Tickets are just $5 each for a shot at an
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Portland man was killed in a crash Monday afternoon while skiing with friends on Mt. Bachelor, authorities said Tuesday. Emergency responders were dispatched to the ski and snowboard resort at 2:22 p.m. after reports of an injured skier on the Wanoga Way ski trail, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food, youth ages 16 to 24 are getting a chance to earn money, improve their communities, and build their resumes. Now, the organization that makes it possible, Heart of Oregon Corps, is getting help to provide those programs, thanks to a $25,000 grant
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