Wetlands Taphouse 2026 4th of July Giveaway
KTVZ and Wetlands Taphouse are partnering to giveaway a VIP experience and a fireworks show you won’t forget—all happening on the Fourth of July…
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Wetlands Taphouse 2026 Summer Kick Off Giveaway
KTVZ and Wetlands Taphouse are partnering for a VIP Giveaway to the Integrity Auto 2026 Concert Series on the Ed Staub and Sons…
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Abandoned monkey at Japan zoo finds comfort in stuffed animal
ICHIKAWA, Jpn. (KTVZ) A seven-month-old macaque monkey at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan has formed a friendship with a fellow primate named Moe. The…
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Crook County Democrats schedule ‘No Kings’ protest for March 28th
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) President Trump’s administration is facing mounting criticism as masked agents are deployed in American streets, targeting…
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Bend Sustainability Fund awards $500,000 to 11 community projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend awarded $500,000 to 11 community projects through the Bend Sustainability Fund on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The…
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There’s Good News: ’80s Retro Ski Party raises funds for Oregon Adaptive Sports
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ’80s Retro Ski Party will bring music, costumes and fundraising to UPP Liquids on Friday, March 20, to support Oregon…
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Firefighters to ignite 692 acres in Deschutes National Forest for wildfire prevention
The Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on Wednesday and Thursday 15 miles southeast of Bend. Firefighters are…
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Gas prices surge to highest levels since 2022 amid Iran conflict
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break season is here, and Americans will pay the highest prices for gas for spring break since 2022. Crude oil…
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Handmade flower donations sought for BEAT Children’s Theatre production
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEAT Children’s Theatre is requesting handmade flower donations from the community for its upcoming production of “The Secret…
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Decision 2026: Local Political Candidates to Participate in Nonpartisan Forum Series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced a four-part nonpartisan candidate forum series. It’s titled “Housing is a Math…
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Oregon sees highest gas prices in 2026; driven by Iran strikes
(Update: Adding video). PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National gas prices jumped 11 cents overnight to an average of $3.11 per gallon following weekend…
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Oregon leaders denounce Trump administration’s strikes on Iran; as of Sunday 3 US service members have been killed in action
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ / CNN) — Oregon’s elected officials are voicing alarm and condemnation after the Trump Administration confirmed the United…
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New deputies bring military, law enforcement experience to Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office welcomed three new deputies Friday morning during an official swearing-in ceremony.…
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City of Bend to install traffic cameras at four intersections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over the next few weeks, the City of Bend will be installing automated traffic enforcement cameras to detect red light…
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There’s Good News: Madras High School students build bathrooms from scratch
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Advanced Construction students at Madras High School are building fully functional bathrooms from the ground up as part of a…
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There’s Good News: Deschutes County 911 dispatcher receives two prestigious awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County nine-one-one dispatcher Melissa Fitzgerald received two top honors during her graduation from the Basic…
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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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Bureau of Land Management asking for public feedback on OR timber plan, emphasizes importance of timber production
WASHINGTON (KTVZ)–The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on proposed updates to manage 2.5 million acres of timberlands in western…
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