Oregon Senators urge reinstatement of BLM fire information staff ahead of fire season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, and Patty Murray, D-Washington, today demanded the Trump…
Continue ReadingCrispin
Les Schwab Restructures Staffing, 70 Positions Impacted
(Update: statement from Bend Chamber of Commerce) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Les Schwab Tires confirmed Monday it is restructuring portions of its Central…
Continue Reading
Redmond woman dies after Highway 97 crash near Terrebonne; 3 others injured
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — One person died and several others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Deschutes County on Friday, June…
Continue Reading
Decision 2026: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler to run for reelection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler announced Monday, June 8th, that she will seek re-election for a second term in November 2026. Kebler…
Continue Reading
Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 8th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
Continue Reading
Monday rain, drying and warming pattern ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A storm system moving in from the Gulf of Alaska will bring widespread showers to the Pacific Northwest today. Most areas will…
Continue Reading
Candidate for Deschutes County Sheriff says he’s been placed on administrative leave
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One day after the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced three staff members had been placed on administrative leave due to…
Continue Reading
Tmsh Fire reported near Highway 26 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new wildfire has been reported east of Highway 26 and west of Highway 97, between the boundaries of Jefferson…
Continue Reading
New creative arts center opens in Bend with focus on teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A once-vacant building on NE Greenwood Avenue is becoming a new creative hub for Bend’s youth and local artists. The Open…
Continue Reading
Crook County contractor dispute moves from mediation to court
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (PRINEVILLE REVIEW) — A dispute between a Crook County homeowner and a Central Oregon contractor has escalated from a…
Continue Reading
Tracking Rain and Wind for the Start of the Week
The late-season freeze is behind us, but a soggy system is moving into Central Oregon with a 90% to 100% chance of rain showers arriving Monday.…
Continue Reading
Bob Packwood, Oregon Republican senator who resigned amid sexual assault investigation, dies at 93
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Bob Packwood, a former Oregon senator who resigned amid a sexual assault investigation, has died at 93 years old. …
Continue Reading
Central Oregon Freeze Warning
URGENT FREEZE WARNING: The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for Central Oregon tonight from 11 PM to 8 AM Sunday, with…
Continue Reading
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine branch wins Business of the Year award
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine branch has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the La Pine Chamber of Commerce. The…
Continue Reading
Crook County High School seniors celebrate graduation in style with parade tradition
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School graduates celebrated their achievements today by taking part in a long-standing Prineville…
Continue Reading
Pet Pals: Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo could be perfect for you
We had a real treat in studio today as we were joined by Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo, yes that’s the real name. If you are interested in adopting…
Continue Reading
There’s Good News: AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon team up to distribute 100 laptops in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AT&T and Camp Fire Central Oregon partnered to distribute 100 refurbished laptops and offer digital safety training to…
Continue Reading
Mountain View High School celebrates Class of 2026 graduation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Against a stunning sunset, Mountain View High School celebrated the Class of 2026, honoring 271 graduates, including…
Continue Reading
New roundabout in Redmond aims to ease congestion and improve mobility
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond today celebrated a major milestone for the Eastside Arterial Project with a ribbon-cutting for the new…
Continue Reading
Dry Saturday Morning Start Before Mountain Showers Return
A cold front brings gusty winds, lows in the 30s, and Saturday Cascade showers to Central Oregon. Sunday offers a brief, sunny break with highs near…
Continue Reading