WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The recent, rapid rise in the price of gas affects everyone, to some degree, but especially delivery-based businesses and agencies like the U.S. Postal Service, which just announced that it plans a temporary 8% surcharge on some classes of priority and package mail. Here are the details in a news release issued
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Some good news to report as Bachelor has re-opened after a one day pause due to the rain Tuesday. There was about an inch added to the mountains yesterday evening, so we did have something to work with this morning. There should be mostly sunny skies to deal with Friday ahead of a mild weekend.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Clear and dry weather today will continue as we move closer to the last weekend in March. The normal high temperatures for Central Oregon in late March are around the middle 50s, and we should see that today. The lack of cloud cover overnight will allow the region to cool quickly
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon following a slower-than-usual winter season. Across the state, many schools are out for Spring Break, and the influx of visitors is already making an impact—especially for small businesses that rely on
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Redmond man was indicted by a Deschutes County grand jury this week6 on 20 felony counts related to the sharing of illegal child sexual abuse material. Gelsyn Yahir Hernandez also faces a misdemeanor charge involving the sexual assault of an animal. The investigation began in December 2025 when the
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bull elk near Sunriver, Ore., was spotted in the Deschutes River and appeared to be entangled with netting on its antlers, as captured in a video by Stuart Schmalt. Schmalt captured the elk with their herd crossing the river early Thursday morning. The Problem Solvers have done in-depth reporting on
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BOTHELL, Wash. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday it has opened applications for $1 billion in federal funding through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The initiative provides grants to states, local governments, territories and Tribal Nations to protect communities from disasters such as fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Continue Reading Skies have cleared, giving us a beautiful sunny start to the day. It’s a cold morning, with temperatures in the teens and 20s. A dry pattern will continue through the weekend with warm up beginning tomorrow. Some resorts remain closed today, while others are operating with limited terrain. Check resort websites for the latest updates!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect a chilly start to your Thursday morning with temperatures in the teens and 20s. Temperatures warm into the 50s this afternoon, so layers are a good idea. Dry, sunny conditions return to the region today. High pressure moving in will lead to a quiet period ahead with warming temperatures. Just
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ICHIKAWA, Jpn. (KTVZ) A seven-month-old macaque monkey at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has formed a friendship with a fellow primate named Moe. The development follows a period where the young monkey, named Punch, relied on a stuffed animal for comfort after being abandoned by his mother. Punch previously gained international attention after videos
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This article was written by Bill Barrow with KGW: President Donald Trump has cast another mail ballot in Florida as he continues to publicly bash the voting method as a source of fraud and push Congress to curtail the practice. Palm Beach County voter records show the president voted by mail in a Tuesday special election for
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Redmond City Council is seeking resident input on the future of non-pedal assist e-bikes in local parks, including the scenic Dry Canyon. Through a new online poll, the council aims to gather community feedback on this evolving issue. Residents have until April 1, 2026, to share their views. Click here to weigh
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) President Trump’s administration is facing mounting criticism as masked agents are deployed in American streets, targeting immigrant families and sparking concerns over election integrity and public safety. Amid accusations of profiling and detentions without warrants, a rally in Prineville is scheduled this weekend. The rally takes place in Pioneer Park on March
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(Update: adding press release and photos from Sisters Fire) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fifth-wheel RV was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon at the Sisters RV Park, with flames spreading to nearby trees and grass. Emergency crews were dispatched to the park at 1100 E. Highway 20 at approximately 3:03 p.m. on March 25, 2026.
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Keiran, a sixth grade student at La Pine Middle School, was ready to forecast the weather today and looking good. Keiran enjoys the warmer weather, but not too hot, and enjoys riding his bike around town. Hanging out with his friends is also something that takes up a good deal of his leisure time. While
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters canceled a planned prescribed burn on Wednesday after a test fire was unsuccessful. The Flank Four project is located 15 miles southeast of Bend. The cancellation occurred because environmental conditions were not favorable, likely due to local winds. While crews have successfully ignited hundreds of acres south
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) There is renewed attention around the long-discussed return of the NBA to Seattle but despite growing optimism, no official decision has been made. Seattle has been without a professional men’s basketball team since the 2008 relocation of the Seattle SuperSonics, which ended the franchise’s 41-year run in the city before becoming the
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is experiencing one of its driest winters in more than 30 years, leaving the basin with a snowpack that is only 11% of its average. The low levels are expected to cause water curtailments for farmers, river levels, and water users throughout the region this summer. The dismal
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will begin a multi-phase closure of SW Veterans Way on March 30, 2026, to accommodate the construction of a new roundabout. The project will connect SW Veterans Way, SE First Street and the newly aligned SE Airport Way. The construction is a major component of Redmond’s Eastside
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Tumalo Falls viewing platform has reopened to the public following the completion of repair work. While the overlook is now accessible, visitors must currently reach the site by foot as driving access has not yet opened for the season. Repairs were required because the wooden platform of the previous viewing deck
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