Snow Report: Heavy snow on the way tonight through early Thursday
A robust snow event will impact the Cascades through Wednesday night into Thursday morning (before dawn). Expect about a foot of new snow in the…
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U.S. Forest Service announces more than $240 million in 2025 Secure Rural Schools payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. This critical…
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There’s Good News: Local karate team members volunteer at Think Wild on their journey to getting black belts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of Team Tempest from Bend’s Odyssey Martial Arts spent Sunday (4/12) volunteering at Think Wild Wildlife Rescue &…
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Central Oregon Community College to Host Annual Early Learning Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Spring snowstorm moves in midweek
A spring snowstorm is set to bring one last decent snow before the lifts stop spinning. The timing isn’t ideal for our snow-starved season, as…
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Bend to shrink “Dirtworld” homeless camp by half, dozens still need to relocate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be…
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Levy, Broadman to hold Central Oregon town halls in Bend and Redmond
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Rep. Emerson Levy and Sen. Anthony Broadman will host legislative town halls in Bend and Redmond in April 2026. These forums…
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Happening all week: Heavy helicopters set to return west of Bend for rapellers’ national firefighting aviation training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An annual national recertification event for the U.S. Forest Service Helicopter Rappel Program is slated to occur this week on…
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Portland driver killed in head-on collision with semi-truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland man was killed Sunday afternoon in a head-on collision with a semi truck on Highway 97 in Klamath County…
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City of Bend plans open house for next year’s Neighborhood Street Safety Program projects; here’s the list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend community members are being invited to participate in a design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program…
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President Trump approves Oregon, Washington disaster declarations over severe winter storms
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration for Oregon following winter storms…
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Phones down: Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team conducting special patrols focusing on distracted drivers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team will continue its focus on…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Cascades
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the crest of the Cascades as well as the east face,…
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Citing rising wildfire danger, Redmond Fire & Rescue will close outdoor burning on April 30th
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to increasing wildfire risk and the onset of an early wildfire season, Redmond fire & Rescue said Monday that all…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Robust Spring Snowstorm Mid-week
With the snow starved season coming to an end at Bachelor this weekend, at least we will get one more swan song of snow before the lifts stop…
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Oil prices jump on US plans to blockade Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — Oil prices climbed Monday, after the US military said it would implement a shipping blockade against Iranian…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Heavy snowfall moving in midweek!
It’s the final week to enjoy spring turns at Mt. Bachelor before the resort closes this Sunday. Moderate to heavy mountain snow is expected midweek…
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Mostly dry Monday, Cascade Winter Storm Watch begins tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies today, with just a slight chance for a passing shower. Highs will reach the upper 40s…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, April 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, April 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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