BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The unusually warm weather this February has lead to a lack of snow that has disrupted local winter sports and slowed downtown business activity. While locals typically expect snow on the ground this time
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Above normal pattern heading into the weekend as the sun-bathed high desert warms nicely. The dry and above normal weather will be ending soon, and the area will be gearing up for several wet days ahead. Friday will be the day of transition as the skies will fill up with clouds
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After a robust day last Sunday with several inches of snow falling on the Cascades, we will be getting more over the weekend. There is a chance for some new snow to greet you Saturday morning as snow is expected overnight Friday into Saturday. The next week and a half will be more to our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Judge Raymond Crutchley will perform free wedding ceremonies and vow renewals on Friday the 13th at the Deschutes County Courthouse. The event, a longstanding tradition known as “Cupid’s Docket”. While the event is typically held on Valentine’s Day, it was moved to Friday the 13th this year because the courthouse is
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend – to avoid significant delays in paper tax return processing this year. The agency said Thursday that filing electronically through these kiosks allows residents to receive their kicker and tax refunds
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The company announced the closure on Friday, marking the end of its long-standing presence in the Central Oregon motorcycle community. The dealership has operated in its current building for almost 26 years,
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A Deschutes County commission candidate’s suggestion that the county buy or partner to arrange a local purchase of the Mt. Bachelor ski resort is a “poorly thought-out concept,” current Commissioner Phil Chang told KTVZ News on Thursday.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and encouraged local residents to apply. “Our seasonal workforce is essential to both visitor services and on-the-ground stewardship of our public lands,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marszal. “These positions strengthen
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported the results Thursday of its recent participation in the national Click It or Ticket seat belt and car seat enforcement campaign, during which deputies made dozens of traffic stops, issued tickets and warnings and made three arrests. The initiative that ran from January 26 through February
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More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected delays – the final closed stretch of Olney Avenue between Wall Street and First Street reopened to drivers on Wednesday morning.
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By Sarah Ferris, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — A bitterly divided Washington is headed for its third government funding lapse of President Donald Trump’s second term — this time, a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security over the issue of federal immigration enforcement. With lawmakers leaving town Thursday, funding for the department is set
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By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration delivered a deadly blow to longstanding US climate policy on Thursday, finalizing rules that revoke the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate climate pollution. First issued in 2009, the endangerment finding determined that six greenhouse gases could be categorized as dangerous to human health under the
Continue Reading Snow makes a comeback in the mountains late Friday and sticks around through the weekend, adding a few more inches to the Cascades. Tubing is open again at Ski Bowl. Hoodoo says although they received a good amount of snow at the beginning of the week, it’s not enough to reopen yet. They will remain
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From her stance on ICE activity to questions about the city’s transportation fee, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dry conditions continue Thursday under the ridge of high pressure. There is a chance for patchy freezing fog this morning. There will be a mix of sunshine and clouds today with afternoon highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. Clouds build overnight with temperatures dropping into the 20s across the
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(UPDATE: adding quotes from City Councilors Michael Preedin and Gary Ross) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)— The Sisters City Council is reconsidering plans for a proposed new park near Highway 20 and Sisters Park drive after councilors expressed concerns over the cost and scale of a planned pavilion. The original design, which included a pavilion and winter
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(Update: clarifying information, adding video, comments from residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rural residents in Deschutes County will soon be able to roll their recycling carts to the curb for the first time. After holding a public hearing earlier Wednesday, the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a plan allowing Republic
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Our Junior Forecaster this week goes to St. Thomas Academy in Redmond and is in the 4th grade. His favorite subject is math and is more of a fan of summer than winter. During the warmer months, Ellery hangs out with his friends and likes to play baseball and football. Although he
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THREE RIVERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wolf from the Upper Deschutes Pack was recently filmed running along a biking path in the Caldera Springs community near Sunriver. The sighting was captured in a residential area as the animal traveled between local homes. The Upper Deschutes Pack has been established in the area for approximately four
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