The Big Playback 12/12 Pt. 2: Top Plays from basketball action; other scores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Top Plays from basketball action, plus other scores.
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Mild and sunny today, record warmth continues
Today will be mostly sunny and dry with the highs reaching the low 60s. Winds will arrive from the south at around 5 – 7 mph, and gusts to 15, so a light breeze from the south. This will provide us with the milder air. The sun angle is very low at this time of
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‘It’s just a delight’: Holiday Paddle Parade lights up Deschutes River in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Paddlers turned the Deschutes River into a floating holiday display Friday evening, lighting up the water with festive decorations during Bend’s annual Holiday Paddle Parade. The annual event is hosted by Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe. “We’ve really seen kind of the level of decorations really amped up over the last
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Oregon State Police launch statewide holiday traffic safety operation on Highway 97, surrounding highways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and several adjoining routes as the holiday travel season gets underway. The operation, stretching from border to border along Highway 97, includes enforcement along Highways 20, 26, 58, and 126. Captain Kyle Kennedy,
Continue Reading Sunny and dry weekend with record warmth, wet next week
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– Central Oregon is experiencing a milder than normal pattern that will continue through the weekend. The mercury in the thermometer is expected to rise past the 60° mark through Monday, when normally we should only hit the low 40s. This pattern is very “fall-like” as far as temperatures go since normal highs
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Snow Report: No snow this week, or over the weekend
We have no new snow to report as we head into the weekend. The milder than normal weather continues to keep the resorts from accumulating any snow. Next Wednesday may be the start of a snowy pattern, so we can hope that comes to fruition. The latest Mt. Bachelor has opened for the season was
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Pet Pals: Keep your eye on sweet little Milo – he’s a heart-stealer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynsey Harris got to meet sweet little Milo, a kitten who’s been through a lot, but is ready to give his heart and attention to a new family. You can meet him starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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Community Conversations: Scouts of America help Central Oregonians recycle their Christmas trees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the holiday lights come down and Christmas trees start shedding their needles, the Scouts of America are stepping in to help Central Oregon recycle responsibly. Scouts from across Central Oregon are once again offering their annual Christmas tree recycling program, collecting used trees from the community and ensuring they are
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Massive landslide closes state highway in Oregon’s Coast Range, takes out part of road
A large landslide following days of heavy rain and high water has closed Oregon Highway 229 in the Coast Range, the Oregon Department of Transportation said Friday.
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Crook County official applauds Rep. Bentz, Congress for restoring vital Secure Rural Schools funding
A Crook County official on Friday thanked Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and his congressional colleagues for passing a key bill to restore stable federal funding for rural timber-dependent counties.
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UPDATE: Campaign to send gas tax and vehicle fee hikes to voters turns in nearly 200,000 petition signatures
The chief petitioners on a referendum to have voters decide the fate of gas tax and vehicle fee increases aimed at funding ODOT delivered to the state Elections Division nearly 200,000 signatures on Friday, more than twice as many as required to make the fall 2026 ballot.
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Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
By Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — A coalition of blue states is suing the Trump administration over its fee of $100,000 for H-1B Visas, several Democratic attorneys general announced on Friday. The Trump administration announced in September that it would be implementing the fee for H-1B visas, citing that the program for the visas is
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UPDATE: Missing, endangered Warm Springs woman found safe; U.S. marshals hunting for fugitive companion
A Warm Springs woman reported missing and endangered a week ago was found safe and in good condition on the reservation Friday morning, authorities said. She was with a federal fugitive who escaped custody and is on the run.
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Historic preservation group sues over Trump’s White House ballroom plans
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The nation’s top historic preservation group is suing the Trump administration to block construction of President Donald Trump’s plans for a massive new White House ballroom until review boards weigh in on the project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a congressionally chartered non-profit tasked with preserving historic buildings,
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The Bureau of Land Management continues successful prescribed burn season, contributes to resilience of lands
(Update: Video Added) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management says it is continuing a very successful prescribed burns season, with more than 18,000 acres treated since the beginning of September. The Bureau says these burns are necessary, natural, and contribute to the health and preservation of the lands and their ecosystems. Read
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One of the best meteor showers of the year will peak this weekend
By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Avid sky-gazers spend all year anticipating the peak of the annual Geminid meteor shower. Now, it’s finally here. This weekend, dozens of meteors, including some especially brilliant ones called fireballs, are expected to streak across the night sky in a dazzling display. The celestial event is widely considered one
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Furry Friends: Kodiac the handsome Husky can’t wait to meet you!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Kodiac, a 5-year-old Siberian Husky looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. This fluff ball came into the shelter as a stray but absolutely loves humans–and truly lives up to the Husky name! “He loves to talk and tell you all about
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Sweet Santa: This week’s festive viewer-submitted photos
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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Save the Date: From a local Marker’s Market to a pet Christmas party, here are some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a Maker’s Market in Redmond to a Christmas ‘pawty’ for dogs. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 12th. 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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