Bend, Ore (KTVZ). The mild and dry pattern is back, but this week the temperatures are only expected to be a few degrees above normal. The normal high for early December is 43 in Bend, which will be a few degrees cooler than what is forecast, the middle to upper 40s. There is not much
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A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s sprinkler system. Monday classes were canceled as a result.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) recently announced proposed changes to reservations, fees, and more in order to improve the long-term financial stability of the state park system. Now, the department wants the public to chime in. The proposal includes a new cancellation policy, changes to special access passes, and
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BEND, Ore. – Oregon State University – Cascades and OSU’s Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts are launching a new concert series at Bend’s Tower Theatre that will debut in January 2026. The Patricia Valian Reser Center — known as PRAx — opened in 2024 on OSU’s Corvallis campus. The “x” in its
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tickets will go on sale Friday for the latest artists to announce a concert next summer at Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Mt. Joy, which will be paying a visit to perform in late August. Here’s the details released Monday by their publicists: MT. JOY ADDS NEW DATES TO NORTH AMERICAN
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.A 19-year-old Bend resident accused in a recent road rage shooting incident was arraigned Monday on a five-count indictment and a plea hearing was set for later this month.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Natural Resources will conduct winter pile burning near the Seventh Mountain Resort and Points West communities, about six miles southwest of Bend. Burning will occur for a few days between December and February. The county plans to burn piles on up to 24 acres. Ignitions will occur on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Friday, Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express will visit neighborhoods around Bend to collect donations of food, clothing and toys to support The Salvation Army this holiday season. This year’s Santa Express will visit three parts of town and roll through the neighborhoods: Friday, Dec. 5: Southeast Bend – Foxborough,
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COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (NBC Sports) — Mikaela Shiffrin has qualified for Team USA at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics this coming February. The two-time Olympic champion skier secured a spot on the U.S. team by winning the slalom on Sunday in Copper Mountain, Colorado – in commanding fashion, no less. Shiffrin finished with a combined
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(Update: Video Added) This evening, you can learn how to hand-tie their own holiday wreaths during a workshop at the Downtown Bend branch of the Deschutes Public Library. The hands-on class will guide participants through creating a unique, personalized decoration. Instructors will provide a variety of fresh greens, cones, 14-inch hand-tie wreath rings and wreath
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you in need of some extra help this holiday season? Between decorating the house, buying gifts, and planning your holiday meal, this time of year can spread some people thin. Here’s something that might help: located at the Bend River Promenade off of 3rd Street, there’s a free gift wrapping
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an open house for the community on Tuesday, December 2nd to educate residents about the Hawthorne Crossing Project. Attendees can see the new design, meet the project team, ask questions, and provide comments. It will take place from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at the Pine Shed, off of 2nd Street in Bend. For individuals unable to attend in person who would
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Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Today marks the end of meteorological fall and the beginning of meteorological winter. While the Winter Solstice isn’t until December 21st, the meteorological seasons are based on the temperature cycle and used for record keeping and climatological purposes. December through the end of February are the coldest months out of the year
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On episode 25 of Beyond the Score we talk with the Summit Storm after their heartbreaking loss. Plus a four-sport athlete in La Pine is making a name for herself. Oregon and Oregon State have wrapped up their regular season, with two different finishes. A Caldera High School student is helping climbers
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dry northerly flow is keeping the region chilly and mostly clear. We even picked up a light dusting of snow this morning. Expect cold temperatures to return tonight along with areas of freezing fog. Reduce your speed and give yourself space on the roads. The work week looks pretty quiet. Monday
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Not much new to report as the snow from the recent “atmospheric river” stayed well to the north of us! We have a chance for some light snow overnight into Sunday. Not much accumulation is expected…probably just a light dusting. We may have another chance for snow on Tuesday, but there is a lack of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some colder air pushed in from the north and northwest this weekend, keeping temperatures on the cooler side. We’re seeing overcast skies today, with highs ranging from the 30s to low 40s across Central Oregon. Overnight, temperatures drop into the mid to upper 20s. A slight chance of snow is possible
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HILLSBORO, Ore. (KTVZ)– The game was a battle of the titans. The 1st-ranked Summit Storm came into the game undefeated after a great season from all three units. They met the 2nd-ranked Silverton Foxes, who defeated the defending champs and the hometown Mountain View Cougars en route to this championship game. Summit looked poised to
Continue Reading Not much new to report as the snow from our recent “atmospheric river” stayed well north of the region. There may be some light snow falling overnight Saturday into Sunday, but not much accumulation is anticipated. Possibly another chance for snow on Tuesday, but very little moisture to work with, so there may not be
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ). The atmospheric river over the past few days pushed onshore well north of our region. Most of the rain and mountain snow occurred over Washington State and northern Oregon. Snow was falling over some eastern portions of Oregon and the Blue Mountains, but not much in the Tri-Counties. Saturday will begin a
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