BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Getting Chinese food on Christmas Eve might be a tradition for your family. Down at Chan’s in Bend, they’re bracing for their busiest day of the year. Just before noon today, they were seeing what they call the calm before the storm. Employees tell KTVZ by 6 pm the phone is
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Snow showers will add a few more inches to the mountains this long holiday weekend. Check with the resort you wish to visit to get a deeper evaluation of the snow depth and the open runs.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Across Central Oregon, stores were packed with last minute shoppers. One of the business places in Bend is Leapin Lizards Toy Store downtown. They’re not just popular for last minute gifts for kids, but also because they offer free gift wrapping in store. This years toy buy trends are changing. While
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue were called to a house on Terra Meadow Drive just before 2pm for a garage fire. The fire was traced back to a failed lithium battery in an electric vehicle. The fire was quickly put out and no damage was found in the house. Bend Fire &
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -A system moving across the region today will bring high winds to much of Oregon and chances for snow and rain. The strength of the incoming winds has become a little clearer for the region, so we’ve gone ahead and issued a Local Alert Weather Day today because it could impact your
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon health officials are reminding beachgoers to take precautions even though the state’s beach monitoring season has ended for the year. The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program, part of the Oregon Health Authority, wrapped up its 2025 sampling season in mid-September. Still, officials say bacteria levels can rise after periods of heavy
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Health Authority has lifted the recreational use health advisory for Upper Klamath Lake in Klamath County. The advisory had been in place since late July due to elevated cyanotoxin levels. Water monitoring now shows toxin levels are below recreational guidelines for people, meaning it’s safe again for activities like
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — UPDATE: Crook County Fire and Rescue says Tuesday night’s warehouse fire at Core Botanica appears to have been started accidentally as the result of the spontaneous combustion of wet mint, located inside one of the large storage bins. Division Chief and Fire Marshal Russell Deboodt said in a Wednesday morning press
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon households that lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during recent storms now have extra time to request replacements, according to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). The agency announced Tuesday that residents in 19 counties will have 30 days, until Jan. 16, 2026, to report food losses caused by
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After weeks of waiting, the lifts at Mt. Bachelor are finally spinning again.
The popular Central Oregon resort officially opened Tuesday morning, and eager skiers and snowboarders lined up early to make the first tracks of the season.
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– There is a complex weather pattern off the coast that will impact our weather over the next several days. There is also an atmospheric river that will impact our neighbors to the south, California, through the holiday. If you are planning a trip to the Golden State, make sure to prepare for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in three households in Central Oregon, roughly 30,000 families, struggle to make ends meet daily. In response, the United Way of Central Oregon (UWCO) has launched the CARES Collection Drive this holiday season to assist those in need. The CARES Collection Drive aims to ease the burden on families during
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City of Bend rolls out clearer parking rules and a streamlined ticket process starting January 1, 2026, aiming for fairer enforcement. The updates target EV charging, RVs, and commercial vehicles while shifting citations to Municipal Court. This means when you get a ticket, you must make arrangements with the municipal court
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THE NORTH POLE (KTVZ) — Santa Claus is making his final preparations for the most anticipated journey of the year, and once again, NORAD is ready to track his trip around the globe. As Christmas Eve arrives, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has officially activated its annual Santa Tracker, following Santa and his
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is urging travelers to plan carefully around a strong windstorm expected to impact the state on Christmas Eve, coinciding with peak holiday travel periods. Current forecasts predict strong winds from mid-morning through midday on December 24, when many people may be traveling to holiday gatherings
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By Cherise Lynch WILMINGTON (WCAU) — After an active shooter situation was reported at a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, officials said a trooper is dead, as well as a suspect. Delaware State Police shared on social media Tuesday afternoon that an incident was unfolding at a DMV on Hessler Boulevard in Wilmington. One Delaware State Trooper
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kotek announced a $65 million statewide investment Tuesday, to add 146 new residential behavioral health treatment beds. Among the more than a dozen funded projects across Oregon, $1 million is going towards The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. That money will fund a residential treatment home with a 5-bed capacity.
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(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cecil Owens, a retired Army Sergeant Major has been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, as the new Oregon state chair for Employer Support of the guard and Reserve. Read the full press release from the Oregon Military Department below: Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj.
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Central Oregon will see a passing shower midday with a mixture of rain and snow. A wintry mix is possible overnight.Some models have the mix clearing early Wednesday, while some are hinting that a few rain showers might linger through the first half of Wednesday. Rain chances Wednesday are slim but have
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Salem, Ore. (KTVZ) — State emergency officials are urging Oregonians to use caution as a series of storms brings heavy rain, mountain snow, and strong winds through midweek. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management said snow will continue to blanket Cascade passes, creating difficult driving conditions. Coastal areas could see wind gusts topping 60 miles per hour, while inland
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