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‘The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon’ Kicks Off 4th of July Weekend in La Pine

July 3, 2026 10:56 am Lance Campbell

LA PINE, Ore. — The gates are officially open and the action is underway in southern Deschutes County for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running…

Problem Solvers: Cattle Mutilations in Central and Eastern Oregon Remain a Mystery for Ranchers

July 2, 2026 5:04 pm Harley Coldiron

Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) —…

Bend’s Little Kits Early Learning Center shuts down, leaving families in need

July 2, 2026 6:42 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits Early Learning Center in Bend, connected to OSU Cascades, permanently closed today, leaving local families searching…

Warm Springs man sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse

July 2, 2026 1:24 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Odysseus Japeth Tewee, a 20-year-old man from Warm Springs, Ore., was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison Monday.…

Filtered sunshine today, warming trend into the weekend

July 2, 2026 11:17 am John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Today will begin the warmup even as some mid to high level clouds arrive. These clouds will keep us from warming into the 80s…

Save the Date: A weekend of 4th of July and America 250 events in Central Oregon

July 2, 2026 11:12 am Kelsey Merison

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three patriotic local events, from the 99th annual Bend…

One mentor, two hours a week: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is changing young lives

July 2, 2026 11:06 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For children facing adversity, having a trusted adult to lean on can make all the difference. That’s the mission behind Big…

Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 2nd

July 2, 2026 7:23 am Kelsey Merison

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Wilsonville police safely guide bear out of residential area

July 2, 2026 7:22 am Kelsey Merison

WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the…

Commitment to Serve: Alfalfa Fire District Pushes Forward Amid Challenges

June 30, 2026 10:34 pm Spencer Sacks

(UPDATE: Adding more information on the Department.) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District has faced a series of challenges in…

The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon’ kicks off holiday weekend in La Pine

July 1, 2026 8:25 pm Lance Campbell

LA PINE, Ore. — Final preparations are underway at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds as crews set up for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running Fourth…

Petition triggers special election for Madras Aquatic Center recall

July 1, 2026 6:45 pm Tyson Beauchemin

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special election will be held to decide if four members of the Madras Aquatic Center board, including the executive…

Truck Driver Involved in Deadly Crash to be Deported to India, Avoid Trial

July 1, 2026 1:14 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

(Update: adding comment from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden) TACOMA, Was. (KTVZ) — The truck driver involved in a deadly crash near Brothers that killed a…

Owner of Bend’s Kefi Restaurant says business is for sale, hopes concept can continue

July 1, 2026 1:36 pm Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, a family-owned Bend restaurant known for its Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, has been…

Chilly start to July, but much warmer conditions are on the way

July 1, 2026 10:43 am John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – After a cold start to the day, the sunshine has done its job and warmed us back to the 70s. Still below where we should be…

4th of July BBQ costs skyrocket

July 1, 2026 8:15 am Madeline Clark

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, families are facing significantly higher costs for cookout essentials, fireworks and travel. This…