One Class at a Time: Silver Rail’s “Miss G” helps kids find their rhythm
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new music program at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend is already striking a chord with students, thanks to one teacher’s…
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Oregon AG sues Trump Administration over college data rules, warns of student privacy violations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 16 other attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump…
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Pet Pics: An adorable pup experiences his first snow day in Central Oregon, and more
We had the pleasure of seeing your adorable pets this week, from some silly cats to an adorable puppy experiencing his first day in the snow. Be sure…
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Pay It Forward: One mom fills Central Oregon’s baby supply gap, “step up to the plate”
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help…
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Warm Springs Police search for missing 13-year-old, believed to be a runaway
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Warm Springs Police Department is searching for a runaway teenager. Tyler Kalama, aged 13, was last seen walking in…
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Central Oregon Submarine Veterans set to christen model sub in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Submarine Veterans will host a christening ceremony for its S.S. Redside model submarine on Saturday, March…
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Redmond High School student among finalists for 2026 Poetry Out Loud state championships
SALEM, Ore. — High school students from across the state will gather in Salem this weekend for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Oregon State Championships.…
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“The job’s not done”: Rep. Janelle Bynum files for reelection
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum filed for reelection for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District to continue her work in the U.S. House of…
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Run for the Roses: Bend FFA’s benefit dinner and auction set for March 7
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its Run for the Roses Benefit Dinner and Auction on Saturday, March…
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St. Charles Bend nurses ratify contract, securing wage increase
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Registered nurses at St. Charles Bend voted overwhelmingly to ratify a two-and-a-half year contract agreement on Thursday, Feb.…
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Pet Pals: Bonded guinea pig pair seeks loving home
A bonded pair of six-month-old guinea pigs is available for adoption through the Humane Society. The sisters, Sage and Willow (black and white), are…
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Big Ol’ Fish: It takes two to wrangle this towering tuna, and more
This week we kicked things off with Cassie Conte who reeled in an impressive rainbow trout on the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park, and…
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One Class At a Time: Teaching craftsmanship and character in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union awarded a $2,000 grant to the manufacturing and forestry program at La Pine High School…
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Bend Police investigate alleged dump truck theft and hours-long joyride
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police are investigating after a dump truck worth more than half a million dollars was stolen from a job site and later…
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Pet Pics: The Super Bowl may be over, but River’s team pride isn’t
Take a look at this spirited submission from Pet Pics this week. Our featured picture is of adorable pup River showing off her Seahawks pride. Don’t…
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Lost seal pup rescued on the Oregon Coast, safely returned to the ocean
CANNON BEACH, Ore. — A baby seal is back where it belongs after a rescue effort on the Oregon Coast. The Haystack Rock Awareness Program in Cannon…
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Pet Pals: Meet Benito, a brave pup with a big heart
Benito has already overcome incredible odds and now, this little pup is ready for his forever home. The Oregon Humane Society rescued Benito, along…
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There’s Good News: Downtown Bend to get covered in hearts this Valentine’s Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend will be bursting with handmade hearts this Valentine’s weekend, all part of a community tradition that’s all…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Wahoo-ly smokes! Cassie wrangles a catch nearly as big as she is, and more
Brian Faddis kicks things off with an impressive 8-pound rainbow trout from Tumalo Reservoir, followed by Jacob Rudback’s massive rainbow out of…
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Rural Deschutes County residents to get new curbside recycling service this summer
(Update: clarifying information, adding video, comments from residents) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rural residents in Deschutes County will soon be able to…
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