Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, April 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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There’s Good News: Fresh snow is falling on Mt. Bachelor!
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news this morning–and it has to do with all of the winter weather we’ve been seeing this week. Mt. Bachelor…
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‘Incredible generosity’: RDM thanks community for donations, suspends Neighbor-to-Neighbor Care Drive
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now at Redmond Municipal Airport, donation collection has been suspended. You may remember from our reporting,…
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There’s Good News: Think Wild Central Oregon thanks volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, Think Wild Central Oregon was paid a special visit. Staff from Whole Foods Market spent the day volunteering at the…
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Rimrock Trails launches youth behavioral health center in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails launched a new program in Prineville to provide immediate behavioral health support for youth in Crook…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in three Oregon counties, including Deschutes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Deschutes, Baker, and Umatilla counties through Executive Order 26-05. The…
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Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash returns to Central Oregon, promoting mental health awareness
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The fifth annual Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash will return to Central Oregon on April 10th and April 11th, 2026. The…
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Become a mentor: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks volunteers for youth program
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY) is offering a training class on Saturday, April 11th, for residents…
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Oregon Parks and Rec seeks feedback on proposed grant program updates
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday, April 13th, to review proposed updates to the County Opportunity Grant…
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Oregon gas prices soar, mirroring national trend of rising fuel costs
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon rose 4.9 cents per gallon over the last week, reaching an average of $4.83 per gallon on Monday,…
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Oregon Lightning Football prepares for second season with open practices
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Lightning Football will begin its second week of training camp Monday with a series of open practices scheduled…
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Spring Break revitalizes Sisters economy after slow winter season
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, March 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Bend residents invited to open house for Hawthorne Connections Study and Midtown Crossings Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend will host an open house on April 7th to provide information on two transportation initiatives: the Hawthorne…
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Urgent search for missing 15-year-old Brandy Bird in Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help to find 15-year-old Brandy Bird, who went missing from…
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Free household hazardous waste collection events in Deschutes County this April
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste will host three free household hazardous waste collection events in Redmond, Sisters,…
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There’s Good News: Elk Vintage to open first brick-and-mortar store in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique, is set to open its first permanent storefront in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring.…
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USDA promotes ‘Product of USA’ label to boost domestic agriculture
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched a national public awareness campaign on Tuesday, which is…
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There’s Good News: ‘Dude’ the tortoise recovering well following Bend structure fire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue took to social media Monday to share an update on a tiny survivor. According to the agency, many concerned…
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Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ set for May 30th in Central Oregon
CABIN BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discover Your Northwest will host the first annual Care for the Land ‘Spring Trash Bash’ on May 30th in the Cabin Butte…
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