DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor ski patrol responded to a minor guest on the afternoon of December 31, providing immediate care before transferring her by helicopter to St. Charles Bend for further treatment. Mt. Bachelor officials confirmed the incident but shared no additional details about the circumstances or the guest’s condition. St.Charles said
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 2nd. 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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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Samantha, an 8-9 year old mixed breed looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond! Samantha is the sweetest senior pup. She came into the shelter as a transfer and not much is known about her history. She had head trauma and has received
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a free, live piano concert at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park to trivia on Sunday in Bend! For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – There is a chance for a little patchy ice this morning in Jefferson County but freezing rain and ice are more of a concern further north of the region.Central Oregon will get a brief clearing today from the wet, misty weather. Skies will be partly cloudy and temperatures will be in
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MIAMI, FL (KTVZ) — The Oregon Ducks dominated Texas Tech on New Years day in the Orange Bowl. The Ducks defense was elite, forcing four turnovers in route to shutting out Texas Tech. The Ducks won 23-0 and will play Indiana on the 9th in Atlanta.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Rain and mist will taper off after sunset as a series of showers persist in Central Oregon. This round is coming to an end, and Friday should be partly to mostly cloudy ahead of several days with rain or snow at some point. The mercury in the thermometer over the weekend will
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Not a big snow day for the mountains. Snow levels are high so most resorts will see mainly rain. The mountains will pick up steady precipitation. By the weekend, colder air moves in and could bring some light snow near pass level, but accumulations are expected to stay light. Hope everyone had a great time
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Happy first day of 2026! We’re starting the new year with wet weather across the region as rain moved in early this morning. A Winter Weather Advisory went into effect at 2am due to the potential for freezing rain. That happens when rain freezes on contact, creating a thin glaze of ice on roads, bridges,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– As holiday shoppers exchange and purchase gift cards this season, Oregon’s top consumer watchdog is urging everyone to be on alert. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, along with attorneys general from 13 other states, has joined the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance to launch a series of public service announcements aimed at
Continue Reading We may have a little snow next week as the region is in a slightly wet pattern. Not much more than an inch or so, but we are thankful for anything we can get at this point. Might be some rain at times tomorrow, which is not good, but hopefully the snow next week will
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Plenty of sunshine on the last day of the year allowing the temperatures to hit the 50s in a number of locations. Clouds will overtake the region after sunset and the start of the new year will be rainy. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for
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Since 2020, Cascades East Transit (CET) has operated free of charge, helping Central Oregonians reach work, school, and essential services during and after the pandemic. But after nearly six years of fare-free rides, CET is reintroducing them across Central Oregon beginning February 1, 2026 — part of a broader effort to improve transit access, technology, and long-term sustainability.
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LAKE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies across the state are increasing DUII patrols to target intoxicated drivers during the New Year’s holiday. The Office says their patrols will end on Thursday, January 1st. Below is the full release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Continue Reading We haven’t seen much snowfall in the past few days due to a warmer than normal pattern over the Pacific Northwest. Moisture is moving northward on Thursday which could bring mainly a rain/snow mix to the mountains. Snow chances increase on Saturday, but we’re only expecting light accumulations. You can ring in the new year
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you’re thinking about ringing in the New Year at Mt. Bachelor, below is a look at the resort’s snow stake camera from 6:30 a.m. today. As you can see, there’s not much snow at the resort, but that’s not stopping skiers and snowboarders from enjoying the start of the long-awaited
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, December 31st. 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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A lack of wind has portions of Central Oregon under an Air Stagnation Advisory today. Smoke from pile burns, prescribed burns, and fireplaces won’t disperse easily, which could impact air quality. The advisory expires tomorrow afternoon. We’ll see partly sunny skies this afternoon, with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Today is a transition
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Move brought outrage from conservation groups, while drawing praise from ranchers and Republicans VALLEY FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Trump administration is moving to permanently delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, a decision spotlighting the struggles of a Southern Oregon ranch family at the heart of the nationwide debate. A Wolf at the Fence Line
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ)– Officers from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office joined law enforcement agencies from across the Northwest this past weekend to honor a Washington State Trooper killed in the line of duty. Deputies Thompson and Carkhuff represented DCSO at the memorial service, standing beside fellow officers to pay tribute to the Trooper’s service and sacrifice.
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