BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new business is moving into the booming commercial park surrounding Bend’s new Costco. Postal Connections plans to open by the end of February, adding shipping and mail services right next to the warehouse club. KTVZ caught up with owner Peter Pierce during final setup. He said Costco’s massive draw made
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced, it’s boosting its cardiology services with nine new specialists joining in 2026. The expansion adds 16 providers in under two years, growing the team to 63 by year’s end. St. Charles added seven cardiologists in 2025. The new 2026 hires bring expertise in cardio-obstetrics, women’s heart
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The Deschutes League will host a public information session featuring CASA of Central Oregon on Feb. 5, 2026, to discuss advocacy for children in the regional foster care system. The free event will take place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon in Bend. Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, trains and supports volunteers
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area announced it will close the resort on Wednesday, February 4th, for an assessment day as forecasts do not look promising for much-needed snow. In a Sunday Facebook post, the resort shared the following about the current situation: “Hello Hoodoo Family! As you all know, the Pacific Northwest has
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Not much good news to report today as the resorts only got an inch or two over the weekend with little to no new snow in the forecast. Highs will be back into the 40s and even some low 50s through Friday. Please check with the resort you wish to enjoy as conditions and restrictions
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Quiet week ahead as high pressure takes over the region and keeps the moisture offshore. Highs over the weekend in Bend hit the 60s both days and we are well on our way to the 60s again today. This week will begin with well above normal temperatures again and will remain
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 34 of Beyond the Score, we sit down with Crook County Paige Wood as she looks to return to the volleyball court after a horrific accident over the Summer. Redmonds Wyatt Horner is the new all time leading scorer at Redmond High School after passing Maarty Leunen earlier this year.
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(Update: Added quotes from Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy. Correction, proposed deal was made by leaders of the Revenue committees in both the house and Senate) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Revenue Chair’s reached a revenue deal Monday in Salem to address an approximate $880 million shortfall. The agreement was announced on the
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IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kellie Jay Scholl, the wife of Sisters Schools Superintendent Curtiss Scholl, died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 22. The 53-year-old was a passenger in a vehicle that struck a tree near the town of Idanha. According to longtime coworker and director of human resources at Sisters Public Schools,
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Good Monday morning! We’re tracking a quiet pattern for the next several days as high pressure builds in. If you’re heading out between 7 and 9 this morning, expect temperatures in the low 30s to low 40s, with a chance for some patchy fog. It’s Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning which
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(First reported by the Prineville Review) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle crash in Powell Butte sent emergency crews racing across Crook County on the evening of Sunday, February 1, the Prineville Review reports. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. along Southwest Houston Lake Road near Lester Wick
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(Update: Naming suspect, Announcing Arrest) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville police stop early Saturday morning led officers and Crook County Sheriff’s deputies on a brief pursuit. Around 1:46 a.m., a Prineville officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, leading to a chase. The driver led police through the parking
Continue Reading February is starting off mild with above normal temperatures, and dry conditions are keeping snowfall out of the forecast for several days. Hoodoo says it will close Wednesday to assess conditions but hopes to reopen Thursday through Sunday. It’s a good reminder to check resort websites for the latest information before you head up the
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Pandemonium erupted in Portland Saturday as federal agents unleashed tear gas on thousands protesting ICE actions during a peaceful march organized by Oregon’s labor unions, while a motorcyclist was accused of endangering participants of a Bend rally, by circling through crowds and blocking traffic. Portland ICE protest KGW reports thousands flooded downtown
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(UPDATE – February 1st: power outage caused by Mylar balloon according to Pacific Power) (UPDATE: power has been restored to all affected residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Mylar balloon caused a power outage affecting 1,615 Pacific Power customers on Bend’s northeast side Saturday evening, but service has been fully restored, this according to the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu, the youngest member of the Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd, just marked a major milestone: her first birthday. The zoo celebrated over the weekend with a “jumbo-sized” party that drew big crowds and plenty of cameras, all focused on the half-ton youngster. Tula-Tu was born Feb. 1, 2025,
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Local Kiwanis clubs in Central Oregon are sparking friendly rivalry with the “Battle of the Buns,” a baby wipe collection drive to support families facing hygiene gaps. According to the club, about one-third of families here rely on assistance programs that cover basic needs but often limit supplies like baby wipes,
Continue Reading Skiers and snowboarders woke up to a little refresh on local slopes Sunday morning. Mt. Bachelor picked up one inch of new snow in the past 24 hours, adding a soft layer on top of a well-groomed base. Over at Mt. Hood Meadows, riders saw a little more of a boost — about two new inches of
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According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph in the evening, becoming light..MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Light wind..MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light wind..TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue says its free online filing tool, Direct File Oregon, has been updated to fix an error that affected calculations for the Oregon Kids Credit. The issue was tied to new federal tax deductions for overtime pay, tips, and new car loan interest—changes that altered eligibility for some
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