Pet Pics: Sunkist, Snow cat and more holiday pets
Even the pets in Central Oregon were getting in the holiday spirit for Christmas this year, including some cats enjoying the snow and a curious…
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Warming up to close out the year, rain on New Year’s Day
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— High pressure is drifting overhead and will keep the region dry and sunny for now. Unfortunately, the lack of wind has…
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OSU-Cascades continues community tours through 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will continue offering its popular community tour program throughout 2026, responding to…
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APPLY NOW: Oregon at-large seat on Pacific Fishery Management Council
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is accepting nominations for a seat on the Pacific Fishery Management…
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Hoodoo hosting New Year’s Eve bash before closing again
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area will host its annual New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31, then close until more snow falls. The Easy…
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$75K stovetop fire displaces Bend family and their pets from duplex
Bend Fire and Rescue says smoke alarms prevented the home from becoming a total loss. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family and their pets were…
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Snow Report: Lack of mountain snow to wrap up the year
Snow chances look limited for the rest of the year as high pressure keeps conditions dry. Even so, most Oregon resorts are open, which is good news…
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Air Stagnation Advisory in effect as quiet weather pattern continues
Portions of Central Oregon remain under an Air Stagnation Advisory until noon on Thursday. Light winds can allow pollutants to build up near the…
Continue Reading Sunny Tuesday, then clouds move in to close out the year
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Quiet pattern as we close out the year, rain arrives to begin 2026. Unfortunately, the lack of wind has prompted the National…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater diverts more than 93% of waste from landfills in 2025 season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Hayden Homes Amphitheater has been recognized by Live Nation as the top outdoor venue in the United States for…
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Parking closures expected as Shevlin Park begins 62-acre pile burning project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 62-acre pile burning project will begin in the northern area of Shevlin Park on Monday, Jan. 5. The parking area along…
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Oregon rural health gets $197M, but faces an annual Trump policy scorecard
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new $197.3 million federal award will help Oregon revamp health care in rural communities, but the state must navigate an…
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Major Redmond road closure ahead – here’s what drivers need to know before next week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will close SW Lake Road near the intersection of Veterans Way from January 5 through January 7, 2026.…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Not much more snow this year
There is some snow on the mountains, but not much more will be added this year as high pressure takes over. The dry pattern is not good news for snow…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Quiet snow week ahead
We’re not expecting much additional snow this week as high pressure stays in control. If you’re heading to the mountains, afternoon highs will be…
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Quiet pattern as we wrap up 2025
Good Monday Morning! We’re wrapping up the year with a dry and sunny pattern. A ridge of high pressure will keep our skies mostly clear until at…
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Mt. Bachelor to open Alpenglow today, conditions permitting
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor announced it plans to start spinning Alpenglow today, December 29th. Here’s a look at the resort’s snow stake from…
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THUMP X BACKPORCH: Two big Central Oregon coffee names announce merger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters will soon join forces. The companies announced they will merge in 2026. Thump says…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Dry pattern and chilly this week
Not much more snow is in the forecast this week as an area of high-pressure nudges in from the southwest. We will see plenty of sunshine during the…
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Dry and sunny pattern to close out the year
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— Quiet week ahead with little in the way of snow or rain and temperatures in the 40s. A ridge of high pressure will be the…
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