Pet Pals: Feta has wild hair and a gentle heart
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today we were honored to meet Feta, an adorable rabbit. It may sound cheesy, but the six-year-old is sweet, gentle, and calm…
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Deadline extended for some Oregon counties to replace SNAP food lost during recent storm
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon households that lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during recent storms now…
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Warm Springs Tribes awarded $1M for more behavioral health treatment beds as part of statewide investment
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Kotek announced a $65 million statewide investment Tuesday, to add 146 new residential behavioral health treatment…
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‘Help prevent tragedies’: Deschutes County Deputies increase DUI patrols for the holidays
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols across Central Oregon this holiday season as part of the…
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Dylan on The Ducks: Oregon heads to Miami to face Texas Tech
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a dominant start to the College Football Playoff, the Oregon Ducks are flying to Miami. Oregon defeated James Madison…
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18th annual Dirksen Derby canceled due to lack of snow, but community impact continues in Bend
(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due…
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Big Ol’ Fish: David hauls in a Haystack heavyweight, and more
Check out the impressive catches from this week’s Big Ol’ Fish segment, featuring David’s catch at Haystack Reservoir. We also had some great catches…
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Out & About: Santa hats on, paddles out
Central Oregon’s beauty was on full display this week in our Out and About segment. One photo shows some brave and festive paddlers hitting the…
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Holiday Lights: There’s no such thing as too many!
It’s that time of the year again! We share photos you’ve sent us of you getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your homes. We had some great…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for free community Christmas dinners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of giving arrives, Shepherd’s House Ministries is preparing to share the warmth of Christmas with Central Oregon…
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Oregon State Police launch statewide holiday traffic safety operation on Highway 97, surrounding highways
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and…
Continue ReadingHoliday Lights: Welcome to the light party!
It’s that time of the year again! We share photos you’ve sent us of you getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your homes. Today we had five…
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Campbell Porter
Producer / News Contributor Hi Central Oregon! I’m Campbell Porter, and I’m proud to call this beautiful state home. I was born in Boise, Idaho,…
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Break-in at Bend Christmas tree lot can’t dim holiday spirit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Christmas tree lot raising money for a local rehab charity started its morning with an unwelcome surprise. Employees at…
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Holiday bazaar brings local artisans and festive cheer to Tetherow Resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm…
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One Class at a Time: How COCC’s fire science program shapes future firefighters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon Community College program that helps train the next generation of firefighters just received a boost through…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Steelhead, smiles, and a surprise engagement!
This week, we may have seen a Big Ol’ Fish first! Felicia got engaged, and we want to extend a huge congrats to her and her partner. And, there’s…
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Out & About: From stunning snapshots to silly deer
Central Oregon is a gorgeous place, and we have the proof. Check out some beautiful landscapes on the High Desert, including a deer with a little…
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Out & About: Pink skies, perfect reflections, and more
If you’re up early for the sunrise, or watch the sunset in Central Oregon, you know the sky can put on a show! But every once in a while, it goes…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Leif’s motto is go big, or go back to shore
This week on Big Ol’ Fish, we’re kicking things up a notch with Leif and his massive Tillamook Bay Chinook – an absolute unit of a catch. We also…
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