OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry announced an investment of $10 million today for landscape resiliency projects across Douglas, Grant, Jackson and Josephine counties. The grant funding will target more than 6,400 acres to reduce hazardous fuels, restore fire-adapted ecosystems and protect local communities from catastrophic wildfires. The state investment comes after wildfires
Continue ReadingBend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Madeline Clark highlights three local events, from Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards inviting the community to harvest grapes in Terrebonne to 23rd annual Bend Film Festival, happening this coming weekend. For many more and to submit your own events,
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Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have lowered the risk of fire spread to safe levels across the district. Fire regulations vary depending on location and fire type. Open debris burning remains strictly prohibited within Redmond city limits at all times,
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The first round of voting in the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded yesterday, narrowing the field of manufactured products from 16 to eight finalists. Presented by Oregon Business & Industry, the contest highlights products manufactured throughout the state. A panel selected the original 16 finalists from nominations submitted by Oregonians over
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The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office will temporarily close at noon on Oct. 5 for staff training. Located at 951 SW Simpson Avenue, Suite 100, the office will remain closed all day on Oct. 6 before reopening at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7. The closure in Bend aligns with broader statewide administrative scheduling
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Fire season remains active across Lane County today and forestry officials warn there is no set date for backyard debris burning to begin. Current conditions suggest fire season could run until mid-October at the earliest, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Lane Fire Defense Board. Backyard debris burning, which is regulated by
Continue ReadingHurricane Polo strengthened into a Category five storm Tuesday with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph off the Pacific Coast. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico while remaining offshore. Meanwhile, tropical weather in the Atlantic Ocean remains unusually quiet during the September peak of the hurricane season.
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Bend-La Pine Schools has lowered its Air Quality Index threshold for bringing students indoors from 200 to 151. The policy update, which is already in effect, is designed to protect students from wildfire smoke in Central Oregon. The school district made the adjustment following a recommendation from the Oregon Health Authority. Under the revised threshold,
Continue ReadingAre you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from celebrating Bend’s cultural diversity with an evening of art, world music, and food brought to you by Tower Theatre Foundation, and the Commons Cafe to Playful Paws is celebrating three years and more than 450 adoptions with
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services will host the final Community Shred Event of 2026 this Saturday, Sept. 19, in Terrebonne. The free residential service offers local community members a way to dispose of personal documents securely. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Terrebonne Community School, located at
Continue ReadingPianist Paula Dreyer will present her “Piano Flow Live” performance during an event titled “Peaceful Piano in the Vineyard” on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne, Ore. The outdoor event, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., features a continuous music format where attendees listen using wireless headphones while moving
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The Oregon Public Utility Commission is highlighting the Oregon Lifeline program during National Lifeline Awareness Week, which runs Sept. 14-18. The federal and state government program provides qualifying low-income households with discounted or free phone and high-speed internet service through participating providers. Oregon Lifeline offers monthly discounts of up to $19.25 on phone service and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Vibrant rubber ducks filled the Deschutes River on Sunday for the 37th Great Drake Park Duck Race in Central Oregon. Because regional credit unions covered all event expenses, every dollar from ticket sales was donated directly to four local organizations. The proceeds from this year’s race were distributed among Friends of
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News was able to learn more about Crook County’s Jump Start program, which helps children ease into Kindergarten.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As students return to school, school buses are heading back onto the roads in Bend-La Pine Transportation officials are warning motorists to obey traffic laws surrounding school buses, where illegal passes carry potential fines of up to $2,000. Student safety remains a major concern for local school districts as school bus
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, September 7th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from Viaggio Wine Merchant hosting its monthly oyster celebration to an elite cutting horse competition at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem (1934-2026), known as the face of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at age 92. A statement on Steinem’s instagram page says she died in her New York home Wednesday — surrounded by loved ones. During her career as an activist, Steinem ent undercover in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — GasBuddy surveyed over thirteen hundred stations in Oregon and prices have risen 5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.71 per gallon. Compared to a month ago in Oregon, prices are 12.9 cents per gallon higher. Compared to a year ago, prices stand 80.1 cents per gallon higher. Whereas
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has an update on Greenwood Avenue. Starting this week, the city is removing a portion of the turn lane median curb on Greenwood Avenue between NE first and NE second streets. Construction will take place overnight from 7 P.M. to 5 A.M. to remove the median and get
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