Free Stop the Bleed course coming to Prineville on Sept. 15
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in our community! You could learn a new skill this month that could save someone’s life. Crook…
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Back to School: Crook County’s Jump Start Program Prepares Kindergarten Students for Success
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News was able to learn more about Crook County’s Jump Start program, which helps children ease into…
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Back to School: Officials Urge Caution as Central Oregon School Buses Head Back on the Road
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As students return to school, school buses are heading back onto the roads in Bend-La Pine Transportation officials are warning…
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Bend snowboarders take center stage in new film “KEVORKIAN”
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of Bend’s top snowboarders are coming together for a new full-length film celebrating the sport, the people behind it and…
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Prineville ‘Coffee with a Cop’ focusing on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Prineville police are inviting the community to join them for coffee on Tuesday, September 8th. Officers…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, September 7th
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…
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High Desert Museum celebrates National Wildlife Day on Sept. 4
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., recognized National Wildlife Day on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, highlighting its ongoing care…
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Bend-La Pine Students Eligible for Free Breakfast and Lunch
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District have one less thing to worry about this school year: packing lunch. All students in…
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Deschutes River Woods Residents Raising Money for Wildland Brush Truck, Additional Equipment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents of Deschutes River Woods are raising money for a wildland brush truck, which would be utilized by community members…
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Save the Date: Wine and oyster celebration, a horse cutting competition, and more Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from Viaggio Wine Merchant hosting…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County prepares for new academic year ahead
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back to school season in Jefferson County is just a week away, and teachers are working hard to prepare so that the…
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Crook County Search and Rescue looking for community volunteers
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue is looking for community members interested in joining its Search and Rescue Auxiliary…
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Rainy afternoon brings a change of pace to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainy afternoon changed plans around Central Oregon Wednesday, but for some people at Bend’s Old Mill District, the cooler…
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Show Us Your Garden: Retirement variety, hummingbird moth and some pole beans this week
What a great week for the Show Us Your Garden segment. We have some beans that grow around a pole, a hummingbird moth hiding among the petunias and a…
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Crook County hosts free September events for recovery and suicide prevention months
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Health and Human Services and Rimrock Trails are hosting a series of free community events throughout…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, September 1st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, September 1st: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Think Wild seeks volunteers for expanded Oregon beaver restoration season
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild’s Beaver Works Oregon program is seeking volunteers for an expanded fall field season after wildfires and unsafe…
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Jefferson County honors emergency management team
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the…
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A new device helps firefighters find pets during house fires
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — When a house fire breaks out, every second counts — including when it comes to getting your pets to safety.…
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Bingo for a good cause: Deschutes County SAR to host bingo fundraiser Sept. 6th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ): The Deschutes County Search & Rescue Foundation is hosting “Not’cho Grandma’s BINGO” Sunday morning, September 6th, at…
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