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Jillian Fortner

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Multimedia Journalist and Weather Anchor at KTVZ-TV (Bend, OR)

News & weather @KTVZ 📺 | UCSD alum 🎓 | San Diego native ☀️

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  • Second neighborhood SE of Bend is pushing back on another possible Pacific Power transmission line route

    1 day ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

    Robert Zullo/States NewsroomPacifiCorp is considering four possible routes for a new 180-mile transmission line between Powell Butte near Redmond to southern Klamath County. New today at 10:39 am Published April 23, 2025 11:20 am Jillian Fortner will have a report at SixBEND, Ore.

  • 'A very big concern': Second neighborhood SE of Bend pushes back on another Pacific Power transmission line route

    1 day ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

    (Update: Adding comments, info)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend voiced their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the possible installation of a 550-kilovolt power line in their area, the option known as Route A. "Line A is a very big concern. We all live here. It's all going to be next to us,” said southeast Bend resident Bob Byrtus.

  • Snow Report: Final Day of RendezVan at Bachelor

    4 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

    New Published April 20, 2025 7:03 pm Today is the last day of RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor! Conditions will be nice tomorrow at the mountain. It will be mostly sunny on Monday with a few clouds. Highs will top out in the 40s. If you're planning a trip to any of the ski resorts, be sure to double check their hours before you go.

  • Sunny and mild start to the work week

    4 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

    New Published April 20, 2025 3:50 pm Happy Easter Sunday! Tonight looks mostly clear, with temperatures dipping into the 20s and 30s. We're looking at a very nice start to the work week! Expect dry and sunny conditions on Monday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. A sunny and dry pattern continues on Tuesday, Wednesday, and most of Thursday. Tree pollens levels will be high for the next few days. High temperatures will peak midweek with highs in the upper 60s to 70s.

  • Snow Report: Easter fun on the slopes

    5 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

    New Published April 19, 2025 4:35 pm If you're planning a trip to the ski resorts, double check the resort's hours of operations. Resort hours change as we enter full spring mode. On Easter Sunday, there will be partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures. There will be some fun holiday events taking place on the mountain. Hoodoo Resort is hosting two easter egg hunts tomorrow. A Nordic easter egg hunt will take place at Mt. Bachelor from 10am to 1pm.

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Jillian Fortner
Jillian Fortner @JillianKTVZ
12 Apr 25

Friyay! We’re dropping into the 20s and 30s overnight so expect some chilly conditions tomorrow morning. As we head into Saturday afternoon, highs will reach the 50s to 60s. We’re looking at a nice weekend ahead with dry weather and more sunshine ☀️ https://t.co/tXOlE40Dx1

Jillian Fortner
Jillian Fortner @JillianKTVZ
11 Apr 25

RT @NASA_Johnson: Pretty in pink 🌕🌷 This weekend's full Moon, also known as the Pink Moon, is set to reach peak illumination at 8:22 p.m.…

Jillian Fortner
Jillian Fortner @JillianKTVZ
11 Apr 25

There’s a slight chance of a passing shower tonight, but tomorrow is looking dry with a dip in temperatures. Expect highs in the 50s and 60s on Friday. https://t.co/A9lKe2kZab