Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore., recognized National Wildlife Day on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, highlighting its ongoing care for more than 100 ambassador animals. The occasion coincides with the one-year anniversary of the museum receiving accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Opened in 1982, the museum operates
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) A section of Butler Market Road officially re-opened today after months of construction. The road between NE Brinson Boulevard and Broken Bow Drive is now open to westbound traffic. The change comes as crews wrap up major work on the Butler Market Corridor Project. The project includes a new roundabout at Butler
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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 the district are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch every school day through the federal Community Eligibility Provision program. Families do not need to complete
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, a major road project in Bend is moving forward, but weather has delayed some paving work. Paving on Franklin Avenue between NE Third and Eighth streets is now scheduled for September 8th and 9th. Drivers should expect temporary one-way closures during that work. The Franklin undercrossing is still set
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals visited the Humane Society of Central Oregon to meet Remy, an eight-year-old dog who has been waiting for a new home since Aug. 3.Shelter staff describe Remy as house-trained, comfortable on a leash and previously happy living with cats. She may be shy and quiet at first,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents of Deschutes River Woods are raising money for a wildland brush truck, which would be utilized by community members during emergencies. Currently, DRW has raised almost $5,000 out of their $10,000 goal. According to a GoFundMe organized by Jeff Thompson, Heppner Fire District is offering up their 1979 Wildland Brush
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (CNN) — A former Labor Secretary with ties to Oregon is under fire from the Labor Department’s internal watchdog. A new 40-page report says Lori Chavez-Deremer spent public money on personal travel and tolerated harassment. It also found she had an inappropriate relationship with a member of her security detail. More than three
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Cloudy, cool and rainy pattern will continue through Sunday. The area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere continues to be the driving force for the rain this weekend. Very little movement of that feature has the Pacific Northwest locked in the cloudy and wet scenario. Periods of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management issued a warning Friday ahead of Labor Day weekend that wildfire season is far from over across Oregon and Washington. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest in 2026 during an exceptionally active fire season. While temperatures may begin to cool and
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BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch Police are remind the public of wildlife dangers due to their location within Central Oregon.In a social media post, the department is reminding residents to be cautious of wildlife, this after a mountain lion was spotted on a local golf course.You can read the social media
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Ranger District will host a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, to share updates on local vegetation management projects and recovery plans following the Akawa Butte Fire. The meeting will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters Ranger District office, located at 201 North Pine St.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — City and county officials alongside clean transportation advocates will gather in Bend on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to highlight the financial and environmental benefits of clean cars, hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles. The event comes as gasoline prices in Bend average nearly $4.90 per gallon. The event is scheduled for 2
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cool and wet pattern will continue through the weekend as a low pressure system meanders over the Pacific Northwest. Expect breezy conditions today with off and on showers. Skies will remain mostly to partly cloudy, with highs ranging from the upper 50s to mid 60s. There is also a slight
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The federal government petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday to lift an order blocking a new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rule. The emergency petition comes as a federal court considers whether to issue a preliminary injunction that would keep the regulation on hold during ongoing litigation. Oregon Attorney General Dan
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from Viaggio Wine Merchant hosting its monthly oyster celebration to an elite cutting horse competition at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new business in Bend is offering customers the opportunity to craft their own silver jewelry. Wild Ring Co, located just off Northeast Division, provides appointments where participants design and construct custom gemstone rings. Rather than a typical “make-your-own” jewelry experience, the workshops are closer to an introductory class in silversmithing.
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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 county’s students can flourish in the new academic year. Teaching staff have started district wide training, unit planning, and professional development. Alongside that, they are focusing on collaborative
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A commercial building in Burns was damaged after a fifth-wheel trailer caught fire yesterday morning. The Burns Fire Department was called to South Date Street around 6:26 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the fire had spread into a nearby commercial building. Crews from Hines Fire also responded to help with water and
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue is looking for community members interested in joining its Search and Rescue Auxiliary Unit. The auxiliary unit helps support the county’s search and rescue efforts and provides community safety education and emergency preparedness resources. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, volunteers can help with
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(KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit Wednesday against the Trump administration over a federal rule restricting health care coverage. The lawsuit challenges a rule by federal health officials that blocks states from using federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance
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