BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Thursday everyone! Big changes are on the way to Central Oregon, with a mix of cold temperatures, rain and snow chances, and breezy winds. However, we are still expecting one more warm afternoon, before our cold front moves through tomorrow evening. Speaking of the cold front, the updated arrival time
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In this week’s Big Ol’ Fish, anglers shared significant catches, including Gage from the Ochoco area, Amanda with a 10-pound catfish from the Snake River in Huntington, Oregon, and Sue with a nearly 29-pound lingcod from Neah Bay, Washington. Don’t forget to share your Big Ol’ Fish with us, all you gotta do is click
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill Classic Cruz has donated $10,000 to Warrior Impact of Central Oregon to support local Veterans, first responders and their families. The donation was raised during the 2026 Old Mill Classic Cruz, held May 17 along the Deschutes River in Bend’s Old Mill District. The annual car show brings
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Marquel Heath, a 15-year-old from Warm Springs, was reported missing after she was last seen Tuesday, October 6th at her home, according to the Warm Springs Police Department. Warm Springs Police have announced this morning that Marquel Heath has been located, no further information has been released.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County 9-1-1 is inviting community members to learn more about careers in emergency dispatch at a recruitment open house later this month. The event is scheduled for Oct. 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prineville Police Department. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet dispatch staff, tour the
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MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Republican State Senator Christine Drazan faced off Wednesday night in an Oregon Gubernatorial debate. The debate was hosted by our Medford affiliate, KOBI, and Southern Oregon University. The candidates answered questions on a range of topics, including education, healthcare, and abortion. They were also asked about homelessness, snap
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(KTVZ) — Operation School Bell, a clothing program run by the Assistance League of Bend, has begun holding shopping events at Walmart Supercenters in Bend and Redmond to provide new clothes, shoes and coats to local K-12 students. Students in need select clothing using vouchers distributed by Family Access Network advocates at participating Deschutes County
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(Update: adding council meeting outcome, comments from City of Bend chief operating officer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council approved a new transportation fee Wednesday night for future development in a specific part of southeast Bend, creating a shared way to pay for road projects the city says will be needed as the
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UPDATE: The vehicle has been found, but officials are still looking for 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles and Mari Martinez. BEAVERTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — An AMBER Alert has been issued. Officials are looking for a 2022 White Mercedes GLB, Oregon license plate M A M I I I. 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles was last seen October 6th at
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Columbia Park and the Gilchrist Bridge in Bend will close to public use starting Monday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. for riverbank restoration and bridge replacement. The closures are expected to remain in place through early summer 2027. Years of heavy public use led to deterioration along the Columbia Park riverbank
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight Central Oregon public service and health agencies issued a joint statement today urging parents, riders and drivers to take proactive safety measures amid the rising popularity of e-bikes and electric rideables. The organizations emphasized that preventing serious injuries requires a collective effort across the community, citing safety risks associated with
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades enrolled 1,258 total students for the fall 2026 term, according to preliminary data released Thursday. The fall entry includes 296 new undergraduate students, driven by growth in mechanical engineering and several other recent degree programs. The preliminary report shows significant gains in degree programs established to meet regional
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today more than $1 million in federal grant funding to strengthen addiction and recovery services in Eastern Oregon. The $1.05 million award is intended to expand local treatment options and combat the ongoing opioid epidemic in rural areas. The grant comes from the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Thursday morning! Central Oregon will see sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 80s today. Enjoy the warmth while it lasts because a big cooldown is on the way. Friday will bring increasing clouds and highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds will pick up as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 27 days remaining until the midterm election, Oregon voters are preparing for upcoming deadlines under the state’s vote-by-mail system. New voters must register by Oct. 13 to receive a ballot. Vote-by-mail has been the standard voting method in Oregon for nearly 30 years. State voters approved Ballot Measure 60 in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Wednesday everyone! We are officially halfway through the week. Central Oregon will enjoy another round of warm weather tomorrow and Friday before a cold front moves through Friday night. Thursday will be the warmest day- a lot like how yesterday and today have felt- with highs reaching the mid 80s.
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UNION COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help identifying the person or people responsible for killing and wasting a bull elk in the Eagle Cap Wilderness. OSP says the bull elk was likely killed the evening of Thursday, Sept. 10, or the morning of
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has made significant progress in reducing tobacco use, meeting or exceeding all three tobacco-reduction goals established for 2017–2025, according to a new report from the Oregon Health Authority. The report, Evaluating the Impact of Statewide Policies on Tobacco Use and Sales, examines tobacco-use and sales trends before and after Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A five-year report released by Oregon Housing and Community Services shows the state’s Permanent Supportive Housing program funded 1,136 units across 41 projects between 2020 and 2025. The review found that 87% of participating households remained in their supportive housing or moved into other permanent housing. The program pairs long-term affordable
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A shop was destroyed and a quarter-acre brush fire was contained Tuesday afternoon after a fire was reported near Highway 78 and South Harney Lane, according to the Burns Fire Department. Fire crews were dispatched to the area at about 4 p.m. Burns Engine 103 and Tender 110 responded, with the
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