Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— There is a layer of fog trapped at the surface in a good portion of the region, with light winds and high-pressure overhead; the fog is persisting and showing no signs of breaking up today. If the sunshine cracks the fog we will see the temperatures rise into the low 40s, if
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‘You ain’t nothing but a hound dog’, playing like April all the time. Check out this submission from this week’s Pet Pics segment. April is showing off how she can hold not one but two toys at the same time. She does look a little stuck in the ring though, hopefully she got out of
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Update: Video from Jan 20th protest in Bend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Protesters gathered today in both Bend and Redmond as part of the ongoing Fifty-Fifty-One series of demonstrations. Today’s protests focused on opposing ICE raids and the deployment of troops against American civilians. The timing coincided with the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump taking office.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm, sunny weather continues across Central Oregon, with highs in the upper 40s and light winds. The mild stretch is melting snow at Mt. Bachelor, forcing Outback and Northwest lifts to close starting today while crews work to repair thin coverage areas. These lifts are expected to reopen Friday, Jan. 23, if conditions allow. Skiers
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State senators Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the Oregon Hunters Association, introduced legislation this week to protect Oregonians’ access to public lands through “corner crossing.” Corner crossing, or stepping from public land to public land where adjoining corners of public and private lands meet, has been a legal uncertainty in
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There is plenty of sunshine above 4300 feet so if you plan on traveling to the resorts, expect a great day. Look for the snow to be well groomed and ready to go each morning. As the day moves along, we warm well above freezing, so conditions will change. Stay safe and obey all rules
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation for the 2026 legislative session to allow the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon. “The bill responds to continued interest from small businesses, farmers, contractors, and community members seeking affordable, practical
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Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates.
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Some areas are starting off with patchy freezing fog this morning, but overall conditions have improved from Monday. Be extra cautious if you’re driving this morning. If you see “freezing fog” in the forecast, it can lead to low visibility and slick spots from black ice forming on the roads. Fog has kept Central Oregon
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(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for donations. According to the organization, about 400 blood drives were impacted due to extreme winter weather last month alone, and requests from hospitals have exceeded the available supply of blood–leading to about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camping passes for Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, January 21st. The resort’s signature spring event will happen April 16th-19th and guests can look forward to new entertainment, programs, and amenities. Entrance to the festival center is free but overnight access requires a
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By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than two dozen states with damaging ice and heavy snow late this week. It’s all being fed and worsened by a brutal blast of Arctic air that could set
Continue ReadingSunshine dominates again this week, and while it’s great for views, the warm temps are slowly lowering base numbers. Check resort websites for the latest conditions and open runs before you go!
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known for using horses to help people heal — physically and emotionally. The ranch offers equine-assisted therapy to people of all ages, providing mental wellness support through human-animal connection. Riding and working with horses can also benefit balance, strength, and
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The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The National Road Safety Foundation is leading National Passenger Safety Week, January 19th-26th, aiming to empower passengers to speak up when they notice unsafe driving behavior such as speeding or distractions behind the wheel.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters has launched an outdoor lighting rebate program for residential property owners, to help defray the costs of replacing outdoor lighting fixtures with ones that comply with the city’s Dark Skies lighting ordinance. The city said the goal of the rebate program that began on Friday is to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, many people were giving their time to local charities, including Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The nonprofit is committed to making sure no children in Central Oregon sleeps on the floor. On Monday, volunteers were briefed on how to deliver and assemble the
Continue Reading The temperatures across the Cascades are well above freezing, so the overnight grooming and corduroy creation is in full gear. The sunshine will be present today and Tuesday so keep an eye on the conditions as the day moves along as the sun warms and melts the snow. Check the conditions at the resort you
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— There is a layer of fog trapped at the surface in a good portion of the region, with light winds and high-pressure overhead; the fog is showing signs of breaking up today. If the sunshine cracks the fog we will see the temperatures rise into the low 40s, if not, the temps
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