Sisters man dies following single-vehicle crash into a tree
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 82-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after his pickup truck left the road and struck a tree northeast of Sisters, Ore.,…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to questions about a growing population, the Reed Market overpass, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From concerns regarding the growing population to the Reed Market overpass, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing…
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Rain chances return with well below normal temperatures
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A few showers will return to Central Oregon today as the rainy pattern continues. The chance for an isolated storm is not off the…
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FlashAlert launches new feature to override local news release targeting
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — FlashAlert introduced a new feature Thursday that allows news organizations to override geographic targeting on news releases…
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Gloria Steinem dies at age 92
Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem (1934-2026), known as the face of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at age 92. A…
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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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Alfalfa board sets timeline to hire next fire chief
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District Board of Directors has established a hiring process to select a new fire chief following the…
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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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“It’s really spectacular”: Cascades Futurity and Aged Event at Deschutes County Fairgrounds
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event, a horse cutting competition open to the public, is taking place at the Deschutes County…
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Deschutes County inmates and deputies remove 30% of graffiti from Bend area’s Wind Cave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies and an inmate work crew from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office cleaned graffiti from Wind Cave off China Hat Road…
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Redmond seeks volunteers for annual Bike & Pedestrian Count
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking community volunteers for its annual Bike &…
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Oregon forestry officials monitor changing weather to assess fire risk
OREGON (KTVZ) — As the weather starts to change this week, fire officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be watching conditions…
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Junior Forecaster: Future meteorologist Violet provides Central Oregon with the forecast
Violet is a huge fan of the weather, especially tornadoes. She admits that they are very scary, but also finds them fascinating. Her favorite event…
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First snow of the season arrives at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make its first appearance at Mt. Bachelor. The mountain received its first snowfall of the season…
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Protect your money: Oregon officials warn against mobile payment scams
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile…
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Mobile Home Destroyed in Overnight Fire in Southwest Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vacant mobile home in southwest Bend was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke through the roof and…
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Much needed rainfall today and into the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – It has been a long time coming, “wetting rains” are here. We have had some isolated thunderstorms and some impressive heavy…
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Crime Stoppers of Oregon to Dissolve, Board Members Cite Multiple Challenges
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited…
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Horsing Around: Three Horses Corralled in Crook County, Searching for Owner
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of three horses, which are…
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Police respond to attempted burglary at Brasada Ranch
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two individuals attempted to steal alcoholic beverages from the Ranchhouse at Brasada Ranch early Wednesday morning before…
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