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State Senator Broadman of Bend, colleagues to try again on bill to allow small Kei trucks on Oregon highways

January 20, 2026 2:27 pm KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation for the 2026 legislative session to allow the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon. “The bill responds to continued interest from small businesses, farmers, contractors, and community members seeking affordable, practical

Oregon wildfire prevention work, expansion of timber production

Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider owners’ wildfire prevention efforts

January 20, 2026 10:46 am Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates.

Some patchy freezing fog this morning, but conditions are improving

January 20, 2026 2:57 am Jillian Fortner

Some areas are starting off with patchy freezing fog this morning, but overall conditions have improved from Monday. Be extra cautious if you’re driving this morning. If you see “freezing fog” in the forecast, it can lead to low visibility and slick spots from black ice forming on the roads. Fog has kept Central Oregon

BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross urges blood donations

January 20, 2026 9:38 am Kelsey Merison

(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for donations. According to the organization, about 400 blood drives were impacted due to extreme winter weather last month alone, and requests from hospitals have exceeded the available supply of blood–leading to about

Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 camping passes go on sale Wednesday

January 20, 2026 8:36 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camping passes for Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, January 21st. The resort’s signature spring event will happen April 16th-19th and guests can look forward to new entertainment, programs, and amenities. Entrance to the festival center is free but overnight access requires a

A clash between high pressure supplying Arctic air and moisture from a storm near the Gulf Coast will create a widespread

One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US

January 20, 2026 8:20 am CNN Newsource

By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than two dozen states with damaging ice and heavy snow late this week. It’s all being fed and worsened by a brutal blast of Arctic air that could set

Snow Report AM: Warmer than normal temps with more sunshine today

January 20, 2026 7:36 am Jillian Fortner

Sunshine dominates again this week, and while it’s great for views, the warm temps are slowly lowering base numbers. Check resort websites for the latest conditions and open runs before you go!

Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, January 20th

January 20, 2026 7:32 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, January 20th. 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.

Volunteers lend a hand at Stirrup Purpose equine therapy in Bend

January 19, 2026 8:51 pm Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known for using horses to help people heal — physically and emotionally. The ranch offers equine-assisted therapy to people of all ages, providing mental wellness support through human-animal connection. Riding and working with horses can also benefit balance, strength, and

It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads

January 19, 2026 5:45 pm Claire Elmer

The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.

The National Road Safety Foundation is leading National Passenger Safety Week, January 19th-26th, aiming to empower passengers to speak up when they notice unsafe driving behavior such as speeding or distractions behind the wheel.

To help preserve night skies, Sisters launches residential outdoor lighting rebate program

January 19, 2026 6:08 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters has launched an outdoor lighting rebate program for residential property owners, to help defray the costs of replacing outdoor lighting fixtures with ones that comply with the city’s Dark Skies lighting ordinance. The city said the goal of the rebate program that began on Friday is to

Local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter holds bed-building training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

January 19, 2026 5:31 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, many people were giving their time to local charities, including Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The nonprofit is committed to making sure no children in Central Oregon sleeps on the floor. On Monday, volunteers were briefed on how to deliver and assemble the

Snow Report: Sunny and mild day, no snow expected this week

January 19, 2026 11:59 am John Carroll

The temperatures across the Cascades are well above freezing, so the overnight grooming and corduroy creation is in full gear. The sunshine will be present today and Tuesday so keep an eye on the conditions as the day moves along as the sun warms and melts the snow. Check the conditions at the resort you

Fog starting to break up, mild and sunny week ahead

January 19, 2026 11:45 am John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— There is a layer of fog trapped at the surface in a good portion of the region, with light winds and high-pressure overhead; the fog is showing signs of breaking up today. If the sunshine cracks the fog we will see the temperatures rise into the low 40s, if not, the temps

Senators Merkley, Wyden raise concerns over Postal Service postmark practices, impacts on vote-by-mail

January 19, 2026 3:59 pm Barney Lerten

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, have raised concerns with recent developments by the U.S. Postal Service affecting postmark practices, and their potential impacts on vote-by-mail elections. Right before the holiday season, USPS clarified its recent practices in a

Beyond the Score: Episode 32

January 19, 2026 3:46 pm Dylan Anderman

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 32 of Beyond the Score we head to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds where hundreds of wrestlers competed in the Central Oregon Classic. Plus we highlight local basketball teams as league play begins. And the Oregon Ducks Hockey team returned to the high desert while the Seattle Seahawks are headed to

Ice covers the water in the harbor on March 8

Even some Trump advisers are wary of a military pursuit of Greenland. Is an off-ramp possible?

January 19, 2026 3:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — Flying home this month from an extended Christmas vacation in Palm Beach, President Donald Trump was momentarily taken aback when a reporter asked him about the ice-covered island he’s openly trying to annex. “How did we come up to

Overhaul of Oregon’s school funding formula, public education goals has lawmakers at odds

January 19, 2026 11:54 am Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines funding levels for schools, but lawmakers are torn over the timing and larger questions about the goals of Oregon’s public education system. Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, and Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, co-chairs

Snow Report AM: No new snow, but plenty of sunshine

January 19, 2026 7:39 am Jillian Fortner

No new snow to report today as the dry pattern continues. The mountains stayed sunny above the fog this weekend, and today looks like another bluebird day for snow riders. Mt. Bachelor this morning:

Patchy freezing fog continues this Monday morning

January 19, 2026 3:06 am Jillian Fortner

Another chilly start out there with areas of freezing fog through the morning. Be prepared for reduced visibility out on the roads along with some slick spots. We might see improvement this afternoon in the lower elevations, but the gray and gloom could still hang on through Monday. A strong high pressure system is keeping

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