New aerial survey finds drought remains key stressor for Oregon forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new report on the health of Oregon’s forests shows tree death and damage decreased in 2025, but drought continues to put…
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New Redmond youth workforce campus completes $8 million campaign
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An anonymous $400,000 donation has enabled Heart of Oregon Corps to reach its capital campaign goal for a new youth workforce…
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La Pine gets $2.49 million grant for fire station upgrades
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District has received a $2,499,000 grant for seismic upgrades and expansion at its main…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue to hold blood drive honoring late firefighter-paramedic Michael Kienzle
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is holding a blood drive in honor of Michael Kienzle, a firefighter-paramedic and community mentor who…
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Mt. Bachelor to host central Oregon’s largest winter hiring event this Saturday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host Job-A-Palooza, Central Oregon’s largest winter hiring event, this Saturday, Sept. 19, to recruit staff…
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Boys & Girls Clubs expands afterschool program to La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon is expanding their afterschool program to La Pine, with the new program to be…
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Rain returns Thursday then dry and warm over the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Gray and dreary start to the day with some clearing late. The overall pattern will be dependent on the movement of an area of…
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Mt. Bachelor progresses on Northwest chairlift modernization before 2026/27 season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Modernization work on the Northwest chairlift at Mt. Bachelor is progressing as the resort heads into fall. Upgrades are…
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Redmond police relocate traffic camera to SW Black Butte Boulevard
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Police have moved one of their traffic enforcement cameras to Southwest Blackbutte Boulevard near Southwest 10th…
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Final 2026 community shred event scheduled for this Saturday in Terrebonne
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Republic Services will host the final Community Shred Event of 2026 this Saturday, Sept. 19, in Terrebonne.…
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Oregon National Guard van involved in fatal four-vehicle wreck in Clatsop County
(UPDATE) CLATSOP COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — One person died and 13 Oregon National Guard members were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Highway 30 in…
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Fall feel Wednesday with summer-like temperatures returning this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon could see a few lingering showers this morning, but most of Wednesday will be quiet and cool. We’re off to a…
Continue ReadingPaula Dreyer to perform ‘Piano Flow Live’ at Oregon vineyard this September
Pianist Paula Dreyer will present her “Piano Flow Live” performance during an event titled “Peaceful Piano in the Vineyard” on Sunday, Sept.…
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Pet Pics: It’s raining dogs, cats, and chickens!
It was a fantastic week of adorable pet pictures sent into us by our viewers, and just in time for Fall, it was raining all types of animals. From…
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New Amazon facility adds over 300 jobs to central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amazon has formally established its presence in Central Oregon with the opening of an 80,000-square-foot logistics center in…
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Motorcyclist injured in La Pine crash on South Highway 97
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A motorcyclist was injured in a crash involving another vehicle on South Highway 97, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s…
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There’s Good News: Crook County Search and Rescue K-9 Team gets special training opportunity
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Search and Rescue K-9 team recently had the opportunity to learn from an experienced canine expert,…
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Free car seat clinic coming to Prineville in September
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — September is National Child Passenger Safety Month, and Crook County Fire & Rescue is helping local families make sure…
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BLM announces volunteer events for National Public Lands Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is organizing volunteer events across Oregon and Washington in honor of National Public Lands Day…
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Oregon DOJ launches new online resource to help residents navigate government
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Justice has launched an online resource called “Open Door to Government” to help residents navigate…
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