Rain and snow showers are possible overnight into Monday morning for portions of Central Oregon. The mountains have picked up a few inches today, and better snow is on the way later this week. Some areas may be dealing with patchy freezing fog tomorrow morning. Once the showers taper off, Monday looks fairly quiet. Highs
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Snow riders have something to look forward to this week. Cooler temperatures and lowering snow levels will help bring moderate to heavy mountain snowfall. Willamette Pass plans to close for a few days and reopen Friday. Always check resort websites and road cameras before you go. Conditions can change quickly.
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When the calendar turns to a new year, many people take time to refocus on what matters most — from finances and fitness to family and personal growth. Across Central Oregon, those goals are looking particularly reflective in 2026.
Continue Reading Some good news for our snow riders! We’re expecting a good amount of mountain snow this weekend. Snowfall looks heavier on Sunday and this system could bring between 6-8 inches to some resorts. Then several more inches are likely sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rain chances continue into late Saturday, with a wintry mix possible overnight. A couple inches of snow will fall across the Cascades, but not much is expected to make it to the High Desert Sunday morning. Overnight lows will drop into the 30s. Temperatures this weekend are well above freezing, so
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year during the 2025 legislative session over 34 hundred bills were introduced. Of that number hundreds were passed. These range from unemployment benefits to protections for tenants. Among these laws includes protections for both public and private sector employees who strike. In the past, if you were out of work because
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NEW YORK CITY, NY (NBC) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is in U.S. custody in New York tonight after a surprise overnight military operation on his compound in Caracas, dramatically reshaping the political future of Venezuela and raising urgent legal and diplomatic questions in Washington. Overnight Raid in Caracas According to U.S. officials, the operation
Continue Reading By NBC News’ Alexandra Marquez, Tom Winter, and Chloe Atkins (NBC) – President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela following a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. “We’re going to run the country until such time as we
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Rain, possibly mixed with a little snow at times, is expected to return to the region today as a complex pattern continues to add moisture to the Pacific Northwest. The rain will be off and on and not widespread but keep the rain gear handy. The temperatures this weekend will be well
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “My son was a reflection of everything this guy was not. and, I’ll never be able to wrap my mind around that.” Justin Jiminez is being remembered Friday by his mother, Jodi Ojeda. On December 31st, Jodi got a call no mother wants to get, that her son Justin was shot
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is celebrating the power of mentorship while inviting community members to make a difference in the lives of local youth. For more than 30 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
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We got to have these adorable bonded cats in studio today for Pet Pals. They are nice, sweet, loving and animal friendly. They could be just the right thing for you and your family to begin the new year. If you’re interested in adopting these two cuties and giving them a forever home, just head
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(UPDATE: Vandenberg caught and arrested) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has located and arrested Don Henry Vandenberg Jr. on potential charges relating to the December 31st shooting that killed Justin Garrett Jiminez. Vandenberg was located on a property in Crooked River Ranch north of Redmond. He peacefully surrendered and was taken
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MIAMI, Fl. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Ducks are heading to the Peach Bowl and it’s a rematch fans have been waiting for. After making their first-ever appearance in the Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day, the Ducks will now face off against the Indiana Hoosiers, the only team to hand them a loss this season. Both
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Rain, possibly mixed with a little snow, is expected to return to the region Saturday as a complex pattern continues to add moisture to the Pacific Northwest. The rain will be off and on and not widespread but keep the rain gear handy. The temperatures this weekend will be well above freezing,
Continue Reading Check with the resort you plan on attending as there are some changes in the hours of operations. Mt. Hood Meadows is closed today and Saturday due to saturated snow while other resorts are open, there are limited lifts. The good news is that we are going to see a good amount of snow this
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By Elmira Aliieva and Carolin Sri-Narayana (NBC) – At least 40 people are dead and more the 100 others were severely injured after a fire broke out during New Year’s Eve celebration at a bar in a Swiss Alpine resort, authorities said Thursday. Calling it an “unprecedented tragedy,” Valais canton police commander Frédéric Gisler warned the death toll could rise because
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 2nd, the Redmond Municipal Airport announced it is currently seeking interested businesses for non-exclusive food, beverage, retail, and vending concessions. A pre-proposal conference is planned for Friday, January 9th. The conference will be an opportunity for local businesses to learn how they can be a part of RDM
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Madras has identified five finalists for the Chief of Police position: Jamie Carrico, Jeffrey Lee, William Cutshall, Jausiah Jacobsen and James Macfarlane. The finalists were chosen following a comprehensive recruitment and evaluation process led by GMP Consultants, an external consulting firm. The Madras City Council has scheduled interviews
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, Bend Police arrested at least 12 people for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, with blood alcohol contents ranging from 0.13% to 0.23%. The arrests included one driver apprehended on Christmas Day with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.20%, and another
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