BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Special Olympians and the Mountain View High School Boys Basketball Team gathered yesterday for a training camp featuring basketball drills and competitions. The local event took place while Olympic athletes from around the world gathered for the winter games in Northern Italy. More than a dozen athletes from the
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REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle into a power pole and was found hours later asleep inside a motorhome. Tucker Lee Tyree was taken into custody on Feb. 8 after a series of incidents on NW Poplar Avenue in Redmond. The investigation began at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers rescued two young men who became lost near the Green Lakes Trailhead on Feb. 7. The hikers, ages 18 and 20, were reported missing at approximately 6 p.m. in the area located off the Cascade Lakes Highway. The rescue operation began after Deschutes County 911
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Light rain and mist is defining the day across the high desert as the region will be wet and chilly past midnight. The mountains are getting some snow, but it started out as rain and is now mostly snow above 6500 feet. The accumulations will be decent at the resorts, possible
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After rain showers overnight the cold front has passed through, and the Cascades are seeing a decent amount of snow through the Cascades. Further north the snow level is a bit higher, so a mix of wet snow and rain is falling. Mt. Bachelor and Willamette Pass are right at the freezing mark this morning,
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mount Bachelor reported seven inches of new snow this week as cold temperatures allowed accumulation to stick at the mountain. The fresh powder arrives during what has been one of the poorest snow seasons for the region in decades. The current snow base depth at the resort sits at 28
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SANTA CLARA, Ca (KTVZ) — The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.The Seahawks defense was key in their victory over the Patriots.KTVZ Sports Director Dylan Anderman will have highlights of the game tonight on KTVZ News: Olympic Edition at 9:00 pm on NBC and KTVZ News at 10:00 pm on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac arrests. But here in Central Oregon, St. Charles Bend is working to prevent those tragedies before they happen. Through their free teen testing event on Saturday, they allowed teens
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MILAN, Italy (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Olympic skier and Bend native Hunter Hess on Sunday after the athlete expressed mixed emotions about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics. Trump stated that Hess should not have tried out for the team if he felt conflicted about wearing the American flag. The
Continue Reading A mild start to February continues across our mountains and ski areas, with only Mt. Hood Meadows receiving one inch of fresh snow. Temperatures are staying just above freezing at most elevation levels. Instead of fresh powder, some areas may have seen a drizzle of rain through the day. The warmer air isn’t ideal for
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According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely overnight. Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch..SUNDAY…Rain. Highs in the upper 40s. Light wind, becoming southwest
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By Daniel Arkin“TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie addressed her mother’s possible kidnapper in a new Instagram video Saturday, saying the family would “pay” for the 84-year-old woman’s safe return.“We received your message and we understand,” Savannah Guthrie said, seated alongside her brother, Camron, and sister, Annie. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 81-year-old Bend woman died Friday night after being struck by a vehicle in downtown Sisters. Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies arrested the driver on charges of criminally negligent homicide, DUII and reckless driving. The crash occurred at approximately 7:24 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2026, in front of Rancho Viejo at 150
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Top Plays from Friday Night.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Redmond Girls fell down to the Crook County Cowgirls in the first half and went into the locker room down 12. A 45-point second half led them to their 17th straight win. At Summit the Storm held off the Wolfpack in the second half, improving to 5-1 in league play.
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SHANIKO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ralph Lauren has unveiled the official Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams for the Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. The uniforms feature wool sourced from the Shaniko Wool Company, based in Maupin, Ore. Lauren has served as the Official Outfitter for Team USA since 2008.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond resident and KTVZ viewer says they were the latest victim of a viral TikTok prank known as the “door kick challenge.” Video shared by the homeowner with KTVZ shows someone running up to a home, kicking the front door, and sprinting away. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dramatic blaze involving a Kia Soul caused a partial closure of Highway 97 near Bend today, drawing a swift response from Oregon State Police and local firefighters. The incident, which saw flames erupt from the vehicle just before noon, left no injuries as all occupants escaped safely. Authorities are investigating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sailor, a 2-year-old dog at the Humane Society of Central Oregon, predicted the Patriots would win the Super Bowl this week while awaiting a permanent home. The dog has been at the shelter since Thanksgiving and is currently available for adoption with a sponsored fee. The prediction is part of a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite community rumors that the Central Oregon Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) might close, the organization’s CEO, Bob Mickelsen, confirmed to KTVZ News that the chapter is staying open and busier than ever. In fact, a special Valentine’s Day Bed Build is on the calendar for Saturday, February 14, bringing together volunteers from the Sisters Rotary Club and
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