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Senators Merkley, Wyden raise concerns over Postal Service postmark practices, impacts on vote-by-mail

January 19, 2026 3:59 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, have raised concerns with recent developments by the U.S. Postal Service affecting postmark practices, and their potential impacts on vote-by-mail elections. Right before the holiday season, USPS clarified its recent practices in a

Beyond the Score: Episode 32

January 19, 2026 3:46 pm Dylan Anderman

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 32 of Beyond the Score we head to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds where hundreds of wrestlers competed in the Central Oregon Classic. Plus we highlight local basketball teams as league play begins. And the Oregon Ducks Hockey team returned to the high desert while the Seattle Seahawks are headed to

Ice covers the water in the harbor on March 8

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

January 19, 2026 3:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Flying home this month from an extended Christmas vacation in Palm Beach, President Donald Trump was momentarily taken aback when a reporter asked him about the ice-covered island he’s openly trying to annex. “How did we come up to

Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds

January 19, 2026 11:54 am Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines funding levels for schools, but lawmakers are torn over the timing and larger questions about the goals of Oregon’s public education system. Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, and Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, co-chairs

Snow Report AM: No new snow, but plenty of sunshine

January 19, 2026 7:39 am Jillian Fortner

No new snow to report today as the dry pattern continues. The mountains stayed sunny above the fog this weekend, and today looks like another bluebird day for snow riders. Mt. Bachelor this morning:

Patchy freezing fog continues this Monday morning

January 19, 2026 3:06 am Jillian Fortner

Another chilly start out there with areas of freezing fog through the morning. Be prepared for reduced visibility out on the roads along with some slick spots. We might see improvement this afternoon in the lower elevations, but the gray and gloom could still hang on through Monday. A strong high pressure system is keeping

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, January 19th

January 19, 2026 7:22 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, January 19th. 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.

President Donald Trump meets with María Corina Machado in the Oval Office

Trump ties failure to win Nobel Peace Prize to efforts to acquire Greenland in message to Norway

January 19, 2026 6:27 am CNN Newsource

By Ivana Kottasová, Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump told Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no longer feels bound “to think purely of Peace” because the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not award him the Nobel Peace Prize. In an extraordinary text message to Støre, first reported by PBS and

Snow Report: Great day above the fog

January 18, 2026 3:23 pm Claire Elmer

Once you’re above the fog, it was a bluebird day. No new snow to report with temperatures remaining above normal, but blue skies and light winds still make for a good day on the slopes.

Patchy freezing fog lingers tonight

January 18, 2026 3:12 pm Claire Elmer

According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Patchy freezing fog overnight. Lows inthe lower 20s. Light wind..MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY…Mostly cloudy in the morning thenclearing. Patchy freezing fog in the morning. Highs in the lower40s to lower 50s. Light wind..MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Lightwind, becoming south 5

Snow Report: No new snow expected this week

January 17, 2026 4:15 pm Claire Elmer

Temperatures above normal which means not great conditions but they groom every night to get some nice runs in each morning.

Patchy fog and possible freezing fog overnight

January 17, 2026 4:10 pm Claire Elmer

According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Cloudy. Areas of fog in the evening. Areas of freezingfog through the night. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Light wind..SUNDAY…Cloudy in the morning, becoming partly sunny. Areas offreezing fog and patchy fog in the morning, then areas of fog inthe afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s to

Voters react as Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum hold townhall in Sisters

January 17, 2026 5:49 pm Spencer Sacks

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over an hour and a half, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum took questions from members of the community on Saturday. They were answering questions on both foreign and domestic policy. Both Sen. Wyden and Rep. Bynum took about 12 questions together, giving insight into how they voted on recent

The Big Playback 1/16 Pt. 1: Redmond girls survive the Storm; Mtn. View girls beat Ridgeview

January 16, 2026 11:52 pm Dylan Anderman

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Redmond Panthers continue to prove they are the best team in the IMC. Despite a monster 3rd quarter from the Summit girls, the Panther held on to beat the Storm 56-44. The Mtn. View girls picked up a league win on Friday after beating the Ridgeview Ravens at home 46-41.

Foggy start as high pressure remains in place

January 16, 2026 11:30 pm John Carroll

Expect to see some morning fog linger into at least mid-morning. Freezing Fog Advisory has been issued for the overnight time frame. This is expected to expire by noon, possibly sooner. Today will be a warm day for mid-January as the mercury in the thermometer is expected to hit the low 50s. The normal high

ONE on ONE: Senator Ron Wyden stops by the KTVZ Studios

January 16, 2026 11:40 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden is in Central Oregon this week, speaking at town halls in Madras and Sisters. While he is in town, he stopped by the KTVZ News studios. We discussed a wide variety of topics, from ICE to wildfires. During the conversation, I asked him about rural schools’ funding. The

BendFilm executive director departs; new leadership team announced

January 5, 2026 6:42 pm KTVZ

(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director Giancarlo Gatto departs and three veteran division heads form an innovative and collaborative team of managing directors. Clay Pruitt, one of the new Co-Executive Directors of BendFilm, told KTVZ News “I mean, the

Pet Pals: Theodore, 1 of 3 dachshunds looking for a new home

January 16, 2026 7:12 pm Triton Notary

Theodore the dachshund was in the KTVZ studio today for Pet Pals. Other than being incredibly adorable, he is shy, sweet and loving. Lynne, Director of community partnerships for HSCO, says he and his litter are warm and bubbly once they get to know you. Apparently, Theodore is also a talented racer! If you want

Fog lingers at lower elevations today, overall dry and sunny this weekend

January 16, 2026 12:59 pm John Carroll

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 should remain most of the day. As a result, the temperatures in the area will be well below forecasted levels. A Freezing Fog Advisory has been issued

La Pine rallies around child needing heart transplant

January 16, 2026 6:22 pm Tyson Beauchemin

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of La Pine is coming together around a child and family in need of support – and a heart. Braxton Twyman was diaonosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) shortly after he was born 14 months ago. As a newborn, Braxton underwent a series of surgeries. Even though he