Partial clearing tonight, dry and mild Friday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Early snow showers verified the Local Alert Weather Day as the roads were slick and visibility was reduced. As mentioned, this…
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Broadman, GOP colleague speak out against initiative that would criminalize fishing, hunting and trapping
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Senate co-chairs of the Oregon Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, Senator David Brock Smith (R-Port Orford) and Senator…
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Fresh powder alert: Mt. Bachelor set to reopen Northwest Lift before a busy weekend of events; Hoodoo reopens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor received 17 inches of snow in the past week, and more is on the way, just in time for a variety of special events…
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Oregon Senate advances Broadman bill to protect public lands from privatization
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate in a 17-11 vote Thursday advanced a Central Oregon lawmaker’s bill…
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Bend man with knife tries to break into couple’s travel trailer, injures woman and assaults deputy during arrest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man armed with a knife who repeatedly tried forcing way into a couple’s travel trailer off Highway 20 early Thursday…
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Oregon reports measles outbreak; new dashboard tracks measles virus by county
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Public health officials say a new data tracking tool the Oregon Health Authority launched Thursday shows the…
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Oregon senators Merkley and Wyden plan to skip State of the Union to host virtual town hall
WASHINGTON. — U.S. Senators. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley will not attend the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, choosing instead to host a…
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Bend Police arrest sex abuse suspect, seek any additional victims in ongoing case
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Thursday they have arrested a convicted sex offender and are seeking any additional victims. Bend resident…
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Snow Report: Mountain snow tapering off late Thursday
More light mountain snow is in the forecast today with off and on showers. This stretch of snowy days is coming to an end as showers taper off late…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Heads up for High Desert snow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking snow showers across the High Desert today. This could bring anywhere from a trace to a couple inches of snow. A…
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UPDATE: Freestyle skiing halfpipe, aerials events postponed, here’s when you can watch, and more on Hunter Hess’ Olympic journey
(UPDATE: Olympics Schedule Changes) MILAN-CORTINA, ITALY (KTVZ) — Bend native Hunter Hess was scheduled to compete in the men’s freeski halfpipe at…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: THURSDAY, areas of snow will impact the High Desert
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for the east face of the Cascades until Thursday morning. Mostly this is for the mountain…
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“IT WAS VERY SCARY”: Local resident reacts to Highway 97 incident; at least 2 cars have been damaged
The windshields of at least two vehicles – one an Oregon State Police patrol car – were damaged early Sunday morning after rocks or concrete were…
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Junior Forecaster: Tinley, just back from Hawaii, forecasts the weather for Bend this week
Tinley is in fifth grade at High Lakes Elementary School and has strong roots in Hawaii. In fact she and her family just got back from the 50th State…
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Ash Wednesday observed in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Christians marked the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday by receiving traditional ash crosses on their foreheads. The day…
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Local lawmaker faces conduct complaint for alleged intimidation over gun bill vote
A conduct complaint has been filed against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, for allegedly creating a hostile environment and intimidating a colleague during…
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‘Make the safe choice,’ Prineville police urge after seven DUII arrests in four days over Presidents Day weekend
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Friday through Monday of Presidents Day weekend, Prineville Police Department officers made seven DUII arrests in the…
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There’s Good News: Bend 12-year-old does auto detailing to fund e-bike dream
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 12-year-old Bend resident, Alder Gonzales, really wants his own e-bike. But instead of asking his parents or saving up…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Still adding to the totals
More snow today, although not as robust as anticipated, there is more on the way tonight. Looking forward to seeing another few inches in the…
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US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but Trump has yet to make a final call, sources say
By Kristen Holmes, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump…
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