Bend Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for lifeguard and swim instructor programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Parks and Recreation is seeking teen and adult volunteers for its lifeguard and Swim-Aid programs at its swimming pools…
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Volunteers restore old Shevlin Park trail, reconnecting Tumalo Creek to picnic area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixteen volunteers restored an old trail in Shevlin Park as part of Bend Park and Recreation’s Volunteer Days projects. The…
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Klamath Falls man pleads guilty to selling illegal explosives
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Klamath Falls man pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally distributing explosive devices, an announcement made by U.S.…
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Update: The missing person, Ashton Ecker, has been located
UPDATE: Ashton Ecker has been located. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police Department has issued a Missing Person Alert for Ashton Ecker, a seventeen…
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Fire weather concerns today, rain and cooler temperatures to follow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A change in the weather pattern is on the way for Central Oregon. We’ll reach the upper 70s to low 80s today, and temperatures…
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Bend’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ event to kick off holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the…
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One Class at a Time: Civil Air Patrol Cadet program receives grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Civil Air Patrol Cadet program recently received a $1,000 grant from Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ’s “One Class at a…
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Redmond community to honor fallen firefighter/paramedic Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue has announced details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The…
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Trump cancels housing bill signing, leaving Central Oregon with questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — President Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to cancel the planned signing of a bipartisan housing bill is putting new…
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Redmond woman accused of killing mother appears in court as case prepares to proceed
(Update: adding information from June 24th’s hearing) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman accused of killing her mother last summer was back before…
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Junior Forecaster: A three sport athlete, who loves soccer and Team USA
Peyton helped out with our weather forecast with the USA soccer team on her mind. She is heading into 5th grade this fall at Tom McCall Elementary…
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‘We Just Want Justice’: Parents of Newlyweds Killed in Highway 20 Crash Oppose Deportation of Truck Driver Before Trial
Family blasts California’s program that issues CDL licenses to undocumented immigrants. BROTHERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Elizabeth Carter, sleep has…
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Josephine and Wasco counties face severe drought conditions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Josephine and Wasco counties through Executive Order 26-11. This…
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Klamath Falls man killed on Highway 97 while rescuing dog
CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Klamath Falls man was killed Monday night on Highway 97 after stepping into traffic while trying to retrieve a dog that…
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Backcountry Offroad Expo brings off-road community together in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Backcountry Offroad Expo is coming to Sisters High School August 1-2. The expo takes place August 1 & 2 and brings…
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Warm and Breezy ahead of rain late Thursday, increased fire danger
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine today with highs reaching the middle to upper 80s across the high desert. Breezy conditions are…
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Gas prices continue to drop ahead of Independence Day, but still near record highs
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to decline this week and have steadily decreased since May 22. But uncertainty remains regarding the…
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Bend’s annual Pet Parade celebrates 99th year on July 4th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District’s Pet Parade is a community tradition since 1924 and the 99th occurrence of the annual…
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Warm pattern continues Wednesday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect another warm day across the region Wednesday, with highs topping out in the low to upper 80s. We could see some breezy…
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Update: Multiple Pieces of Heavy Equipment Catch Fire at Deschutes Co. Landfill
UPDATE: KTVZ News received this press release from Bend Fire and Rescue BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Bend Fire & Rescue…
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