Bethlehem Inn raises $425,000 to support homeless in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn, Central Oregon’s leading emergency shelter, raised $425,000 at its annual ‘Spotlight on Homelessness’ fundraiser…
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Warm Tuesday ahead, passing shower possible Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! Today will be the warmest day of the week with daytime highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Expect mostly sunny…
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Four Central Oregon students awarded Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer…
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Gas prices reach one-month low Monday, expected to rise again soon
OREGON (KTVZ) — It might be a good idea to fill your gas tank as soon as possible. Gas prices reached a one-month low Monday, settling at a…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County graduates stop by elementary and middle school to say farewell
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Graduating seniors from the Jefferson County School District made a special stop this week. Graduates returned to…
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Update: Wisconsin Woman Arrested Accused of Friday Night Shooting in Bend
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 32-year-old man from Texas was shot in the stomach late Friday night in Bend, leading to the arrest of…
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Central Oregon water levels remain low despite recent rain, officials warn
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite recent rain and even some late-season snow, Central Oregon’s water outlook remains concerning as the region heads into…
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Meteorological Summer begins today with sunshine and above normal temperatures
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical…
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Caleb Cegers Sentenced to 10-Years in Prison in the death of Taylor Wyss
Update: In a Deschutes County Courtroom on June 1, 2026 – Caleb Cegers was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison after being found guilty of…
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St. Charles’ nurses win DAISY awards for exceptional care
BEND, Ore (KTVz) – Eight nurses from St. Charles Healths system won a DAISY award for Extraordinary Nurses. The awards are given to recognize…
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Bentz introduces bill to create new emergency access road and fire safe zones in Juniper Canyon
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation today in Washington, D.C., to improve public safety and wildfire…
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Rent and utility aid available for 2020 wildfire survivors in eight Oregon counties
Oregon Housing and Community Services announced that the application deadline for the Intermediate Housing Assistance program is June 30, 2026. This…
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Cascades East Transit hosts Try Transit Week event at new Central Library
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Cascades East Transit (CET), in partnership with the City of Bend Transportation & Mobility Department and Commute Options,…
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Gov. Kotek orders Oregon DMV to halt undercover plates for ICE; concerns over legality
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Service (DMV) to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S.…
Continue Reading Meteorological Summer begins today with sunshine and above normal temperatures
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The Meteorological Summer is defined by the three warmest months of the year, June, July and August. The Astronomical…
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Warm and dry start to June
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good morning! This week looks mostly quiet with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, but there is a chance for some rain…
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High Desert Workweek Launch: Clear Monday Commute, Midweek Rain Chances, & Rare Blue Moon
Whether you are wrapping up the weekend or getting ready to head out the door for the Monday morning commute, we have a clear and bright start to the…
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Weekend Weather: Chilly Saturday Night, Perfect Sunday Sunshine
If you are looking at your phone right now wondering what the rest of the weekend looks like across Central Oregon, we have great news. Aside from a…
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DEQ Continues Enforcement Over 6,000-Tire Pile on Central Oregon Property
Update: Added response from local tire company, which says it immediately stopped working with the property owner after allegations surfaced. BEND,…
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Drying out today with plenty of sunshine
Today will be a mild day with highs in low 60s. Normal for this time of year is around 70 so we are getting close to that number as we only hit 59 on…
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