There’s Good News: A long journey ends for Mama Eva, adopted in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old…
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Discarded smoking materials spark fire that destroys Bend mobile home, triggers explosions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park destroyed one home and damaged another, after improperly discarded smoking…
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Prescribed burns across Central Oregon: how agencies track smoke and protect air quality
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring,…
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Oregon National Guard, community come together at Ducks’ spring game
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The University of Oregon’s annual spring football game became more than a preview of the Ducks’ upcoming season — it…
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High-speed rollover crash downs power lines on Highway 97 in Redmond
Update: adding details about DUII, crash, and suspect admitting to drinking. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A high-speed rollover crash on Highway 97 in…
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Bend police: teens accused of targeting people with airsoft guns at Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police say several teenagers are facing consequences after an alleged incident involving airsoft-style weapons in one of…
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Bend parks officials look to curb damage in north Shevlin Park as use grows
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend continues to expand, city park officials are working to stay ahead of environmental damage in a lesser-used area of…
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Outdoor burning rules vary across Central Oregon after dry, mild winter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire districts are moving up the end of outdoor debris burning to April 30, citing dry conditions, gusty winds…
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Oregon Lightning camp brings skill-building, mentorship to Central Oregon youth
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young athletes across Central Oregon will have a chance to sharpen their skills and build confidence this weekend at the Oregon…
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New Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras go live across Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to…
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Grants Pass School Staff Member Arrested in Sex Abuse Investigation
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A former educational assistant at Highland Elementary School in Grants Pass, has been arrested following a grand jury…
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Debris burning season closing April 30 across Sisters area
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonal window for legal debris burning in the Sisters area will close at sunset on April 30, according to local fire…
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Joanna Kasner’s request for more freedom denied, except limited out-of-state travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Psychiatric Security Review Board recently denied most requests from Joanna Kasner, convicted in the 2019 shooting death of…
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USA BMX national event rolls into Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Riders from across the country took on big jumps and sharp turns at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds this weekend for the…
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Community honors Bend outdoorsman Stratton Matteson with weekend celebration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends, family, and fellow adventurers are gathering this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of Bend native Stratton…
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Drake restaurant in downtown Bend rebranding as Olive & May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime downtown Bend dining spot is getting a fresh new identity. Drake, located on Northwest Wall Street, will serve its…
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Bend brewery highlights sustainable hops and natural growing practices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Worthy Brewing in Bend, sustainability is showing up in both the brewery’s hops and the produce grown for its menu. The…
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Artemis II astronauts share views of Earth as Orion nears moon flyby
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL. (KTVZ) — NASA’s Artemis II crew is offering a rare look inside the Orion spacecraft as the mission passes the halfway mark to…
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Deschutes National Forest plans prescribed burns near Sisters, Bend Monday
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest is planning prescribed burning operations Monday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters…
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Culver campground RV fire displaces father and son
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A father and son are safe after an early morning RV fire at a Culver campground, according to Jefferson County Fire and EMS.…
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