PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Storm impacts continue to affect roads across Oregon, and travel is expected to remain challenging heading into the weekend, the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday. Flooding, downed trees, debris, landslides and mountain snow are all contributing to difficult and sometimes unpredictable conditions, with more rain and snow in the forecast.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park Apartments with high-efficiency models, aiming to save water and reduce utility bills. The retrofit is expected to save Housing Works approximately $10,600 annually, or $105 per toilet. The outdated
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Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a chance to receive a $150 VISA Gift Card from Advanced Northwest Welding. Your photo could also be featured on KTVZ News at Sunrise! Snap a pic, share the cheer,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dusty, a 1 1/2 year old mixed breed with a very playful spirit. Dusty came into the shelter as a stray but loves meeting new people and playing with his toys! “We do know that he’s mixed with goofiness and love and happiness. He’s done really
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to Redmond to a party at The Pavilion in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered effort KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union look to celebrate through One Class at a Time — supporting the teachers and programs that make a difference every day.
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -We’ve issued another Local Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of flooding. Rain and the chance for an early wintry mix will continue through the first half of the day. The Tri-Counties will pick up another half inch of rain, give or take, before the day is up. Rain totals yesterday
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By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Five days after an extensive manhunt began, law enforcement closed in on the Brown University shooting suspect after the emergence of apparent ties between the attack Saturday at the Providence, Rhode Island, school and the killing two days later of an MIT professor at his
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for something festive to do between Christmas and New Year’s, there’s a unique way to celebrate in Central Oregon, a Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball in Redmond. The High Desert Music Hall will host the event on Saturday, December 27th, offering a night of music, magic, and mystery. Organizers say
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Check out the impressive catches from this week’s Big Ol’ Fish segment, featuring David’s catch at Haystack Reservoir. We also had some great catches from Abby, and Big Ol’ Fish regular, Jim Lowrie. We appreciate the submissions! Don’t forget to send us photos of your catches so we can show off them off. All you
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Central Oregon’s beauty was on full display this week in our Out and About segment. One photo shows some brave and festive paddlers hitting the Deschutes, in true Central Oregonian fashion. With such a lack of snowfall lately, we may as well stay on the river! (But seriously, it’s cold, so be careful.) Share your
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Not quite ready to open, but there are signs of hope. Snow is forecast to continue off and on through the weekend as the temperatures stay below freezing most beginning this Saturday. Bachelor is seeing a mix at the moment but should be building a base over the weekend. Hoodoo is also getting some much-needed
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs said Thursday they are undertaking a complex project to replace the original turbine shutoff valves at their jointly owned Round Butte Hydroelectric Facility. “This critical infrastructure upgrade demonstrates PGE’s and CTWS’s commitment to maintaining reliable, clean hydroelectric power generation while supporting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine Schools for $20,000 for a new housing development that will give priority to school district staff.. The transaction was completed last week on the property, known as Stone Creek Commons, which will
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks has a First Day Hike for you on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1. And four of the 25 outings are in your backyard, here in Central Oregon. Rangers and volunteers will lead
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Infants and newborns can now breathe easier at St. Charles Bend, due to a new ventilator technology in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) As part of the City of Bend Public Works Department’s recent move into the new Public Works Campus, the city’s water lab successfully transferred its Oregon laboratory accreditation from its former location at the city’s Water Reclamation Facility. City officials said in Thursday’s announcement that “the water lab ensures the city provides
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve a bill that would remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf, a goal of Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., who has called the animals “killing machines” that threaten rural ranchers’ livelihoods. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., along with four fellow Oregon
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday that it has chosen a preferred alternative for ia nearly seven-mile planned paved path that’s planned to extend from Bend south to the Lava Lands Visitor Center. Bend-Fort Rock District Ranger Kevin Stock said in a final decision notice that they have
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(Update: Trees, lines knocked down; I-84 closure update) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest in a string of atmospheric rivers to sweep into the Northwest brought more rain and wind to the High Desert Thursday, sending high water across some Bend streets, knocking down some trees and power lines and raising flooding concerns along Whychus
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