Jillian Fortner

Bend

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

Weather Forecaster/Reporter @KTVZ 📺 | UCSD alum 🎓 | San Diego native ☀️

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Mobile dermatology clinic offers free skin cancer screenings at Bend Farmers Market

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

KTVZProject Happy Face's mobile outreach program is committed to elevating skin health in underserved rural communities by providing free dermatology care. New Published May 28, 2025 8:47 am (Jillian Fortner has a report at Five)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A mobile dermatology clinic is making dermatological care more accessible in Central Oregon. Throughout May, Project Happy Face has been providing free skin cancer screenings and treatment services at the Bend Farmers Market.
Mobile dermatology clinic offers free skin cancer screenings at Bend Farmers Market

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

KTVZ NewsFree skin cancer screenings have been offered this month at the weekly Bend Farmers Market. Published May 28, 2025 8:47 am Jillian Fortner has a report on KTVZ News at FiveBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A mobile dermatology clinic is making dermatological care more accessible in Central Oregon. Throughout May, Project Happy Face has been providing free skin cancer screenings and treatment services at the Bend Farmers Market.
Snow Report: Wrapping up the season!

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

KTVZ-TVSnow Report (KTVZ News) New Published May 25, 2025 7:11 pm Mt. Bachelor and Timberline are bringing a great season to a close. Tomorrow is the last day to head to the resorts! Expect mostly cloudy skies on the mountain with high temperatures in the 50s. Mt. Bachelor base: 55"Timberline base: 112" BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, cooler temps on Monday

1 week ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published May 25, 2025 3:45 pm A ridge of high pressure is keeping us warm, with highs topping out in the 80s. It was a sunny start to the day, but increasing cloud cover is moving in. An approaching weather system will produce chances of rain showers, with isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and continuing into the night. While these storms aren't expected to be severe, they could cause disruptions to outdoor plans.
Snow Report: Closing weekend for Bachelor and Timberline!

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

KTVZ-TVSnow Report (KTVZ News) New Published May 24, 2025 6:20 pm It was a beautiful saturday at Mt. Bachelor with sunshine and mild temps in the 60s! Mountain rain may arrive late in the day tomorrow and linger into Monday. Sunday and Monday are your last chances to head up to Bachelor and Timberline before they close out their seasons.
Tracking a chance of isolated storms on Sunday

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published May 24, 2025 3:43 pm Happy Saturday!We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day Sunday into early Memorial Day. This is due to a chance of isolated thunderstorms that will develop in the afternoon and linger into the night. There will be some lingering showers and a few storms early Monday, but we’ll mainly see light rain over the mountains. Tomorrow will be another warm day with temperatures rising into the low 80s.
Cascade Relays launches its Big Butte Challenge

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published May 23, 2025 5:47 pm BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Cascade Relay's Big Butte Challenge is back. Hikers have from Memorial Day weekend to October 1st to hike 10 local buttes. After each climb, you can head to a local brewery and enjoy a free pint on the house. Jillian Fortner was live at Bend Brewing Co. for the Big Butte Challenge launch party. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Deschutes County Commissioners urge PacifiCorp to consider Route D for transmission line

2 weeks 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 Published May 18, 2025 7:33 pm BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Last month, we shared the concerns residents have about a proposed PacifiCorp transmission line. The electric company's 180-mile Blueprint South transmission line project would run from Powell Butte to Chiloquin.
Snow Report: More spring snow!

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

KTVZ-TVSnow Report (KTVZ News) New Published May 18, 2025 7:09 pm Mt. Bachelor reported a fresh dusting of snow with flurries throughout the day. Timberline Resort received two inches of snow in the past 24 hours. The Cascades will see a mix of rain and snow showers tomorrow, and temps will stay chilly in the 40s. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Moving into a dry, stable stretch this week

2 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

Updated today at 3:44 pm Published May 18, 2025 3:41 pm Happy Sunday! Today stayed cool and breezy, with temperatures topping out in the 50s...below the usual for mid-May! Overnight lows will drop into the 30s. Tomorrow, a fast moving system will bring some showers mainly to the Cascades. Rain chances are minimal on the High Desert, so no significant impacts are expected. Temperatures will be a bit warmer on Monday topping out in the 60s.