Warm winter weather prevents new snow from falling at any of our ski areas in the past 24 hours. Though we’ve had a warm weekend, this week’s forecast predicts a chance of snow, which will hopefully bring a refresh to mountain bases. Due to ever changing weather, be sure to check directly with your destination
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According to the National Weather Service: .TODAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon..TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph..MONDAY…Mostly
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving a man impersonating the chief of police and attempting to collect personal or sensitive information. According to police, several community members have reported receiving calls, messages, or emails from someone claiming to be the Sunriver Police Chief. In each case,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon submarine veterans commissioned the SS Redside at Riverbend Park on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new memorial dedicated to post-World War II service members. The model represents the Sturgeon-class submarines, a vessel type known as the workhorse of the Cold War. The commissioning is part of a multi-year
Continue Reading Sun today brought warmer weather to the mountains. Tomorrow is expected to bring increased cloudiness and continued warmer weather with highs in the upper 40s.
Continue Reading Central Oregon will see mostly sunny skies through the weekend, in the upper 50s to mid-60s. Daylight Saving time beings early Sunday morning, so don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour before bed Saturday night. A cooler pattern returns early next week with increasing clouds and a slight chance of rain or snow
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After just over a month of long meetings, sharp disagreements and hard-fought compromises, the Oregon Legislature adjourned with the call of “sine die” late Friday afternoon, two days before the constitutional deadline for wrapping up what’s known as the “short session.”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Campfire Hotel is hosting a series of events this weekend in coordination with OUT Central Oregon’s annual Winter PrideFest. The festivities, held at the hotel and the adjacent Dogwood at the Pine Shed, include the Diva Drag Brunch, winter pool parties and nightly dance sets. Located in the Bend Central District, Campfire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mt. Bachelor and OUT Central Oregon are hosting the eighth annual Winter Pridefest this weekend. The multi-event celebration honors the diversity and inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community and allies. The festival features a series of events both in town and at the mountain resort. These include social gatherings and various on-hill activations
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new monthly event called “Second Saturdays” will launch at the Old Mill next week, offering a dog-themed take on the downtown Bend’s “First Fridays” gatherings. The inaugural event is scheduled for March 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The event features an obstacle course specifically designed for dogs alongside various
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bella, a 2-year-old Newfoundland, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Bella is a gentle giant looking for a home familiar with the needs of her breed. Bella arrived at the shelter from a property that housed many other dogs and is now seeking a permanent environment
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(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide students with hands-on experience in skilled trades. The event aimed to introduce hundreds of students to career paths in welding that offer high-earning potential without the requirement of a four-year college degree. The
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(Update: adding pictures of Stratton and friends.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stratton Matteson, a Bend native and well-known split-boarder, was killed in an avalanche on February 26 at Joffre Lakes Provincial Park in British Columbia. The experienced outdoorsman was a prominent member of the Central Oregon backcountry community and the owner of a local bicycle-based
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Sunday evening, ODOT says construction crews will be upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian crossings along U.S. Highway 20 on Bend’s Eastside so that they meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Similar work will follow elsewhere in Bend and in Sisters in coming months. The Highway 20 improvements planned between NE
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By Alex Brown, Stateline SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife conservation. The tax increase passed the state Senate on Wednesday in a 20-9 vote, a week after approval in the House. The measure is expected to bring in roughly $37 million per
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SEATTLE (KTVZ) — The Drug Enforcement Administration executed federal search warrants in the Tri-Cities area this week, leading to the largest seizure of controlled substances in the history of the Eastern District of Washington, officials said Friday. The operation targeted a drug trafficking organization and led to the recovery of hundreds of pounds of narcotics
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(Update: Adding photo, info from Coast Guard) By John Tanet, Alex Jensen, KGW ASTORIA, Ore. (KGW) — Tyler Jaggers, the Coast Guard rescue swimmer who was injured in a “tragic incident” last Friday has died, the Cowlitz County Search and Rescue reported. “Tyler has passed from injuries sustained during an attempted medical evacuation of a
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Central Oregon will be warming into the 60s both Saturday and Sunday as a large ridge of high pressure expands over the Pacific Northwest. There will be a slight chance for some light showers overnight into Saturday morning, but I expect most of the moisture to be gone by sunrise. The
Continue Reading The season is showing signs of salvation from the snow starved winter 2025-26. The resorts are getting snow on a more regular basis, and we should expect more next week. Expect to see highs on Saturday in the upper 40s and plenty of sunshine, followed by variably cloudy skies Sunday and still mild. Some models
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — A bipartisan group of House members – including Oregon Democrat Janelle Bynum and Republican Cliff Bentz – introduced legislation Friday to continue exempting wildfire relief payments from the federal income tax for six more years. The Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act seeks to ensure that disaster
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