BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will speak at The Tower Theatre in Bend on May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Deschutes Historical Museum is presenting the event, which is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Atkinson’s presentation, titled “Fate of the Day: The War for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon says that one of it’s own, Kylie Lanuza, has been awarded the 2026 Bob Sallinger Memorial Summer Fellowship from Bird Conservation Oregon! This fellowship honors the legacy of Bob Sallinger, a longtime Oregon conservation leader whose work combined science, collaboration, and a deep commitment to protecting wildlife and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A solemn ceremony in Oregon honored fallen law enforcement officers on Tuesday. The annual Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held at the Oregon Public Safety Academy where the state’s memorial stands. The event brought together families, colleagues, and public safety leaders from across Oregon to remember those who lost their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Summit came out firing in a matchup between two top IMC teams, jumping on Bend early and never letting up in a dominant win. The Storm exploded for three runs in the first inning, taking advantage of timely hitting and walks, then kept the pressure on in the second behind key RBIs
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The performance is part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Jeffrey Atkins, known by his stage name Ja Rule, is expected to deliver
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lieutenant April Huey of the Redmond Police Department has been elected as the first President of the Oregon Association for Women in Criminal Justice, an organization formed in March 2026. This new association is dedicated to supporting women working within Oregon’s criminal justice system. The Oregon Association for Women in Criminal Justice
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek received a comprehensive briefing today from state wildfire leaders regarding the potentially severe 2026 wildfire season in Oregon. The briefing took place in Salem, Ore., where Gov. Kotek also signed a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Wildfire Awareness Month. You can watch it online here. Experts warn of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced the delivery of $992,250 in federal funding to the City of Bend for its Neighborhood Drinking Water Protection Program. The funds are designated to replace fragile galvanized pipes, improve water system redundancy and ensure nearby hydrants can meet fire flow requirements. The federal funding aims to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize customer rates. The proposal aims to keep rates stable throughout 2026, deliver lower rates in the first half of 2027 and defer a minimal residential rate increase until July 2027.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April 30, 2026. The funds are designated for new physical education equipment to enhance student wellness and activity opportunities across the district in Prineville, Ore. The donation will support the school district’s efforts
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan on Tuesday, April 28, following a recommendation from the Housing and Community Development Committee. This plan is designed to address a wide range of community housing and facility needs in Redmond. The city is set to receive
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles Prineville are collaborating to offer a free “Stop the Bleed” class on Monday, May 18. The course will teach participants how to manage life-threatening bleeding emergencies before professional first responders can arrive. The session is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re holding onto warm, summer-like temperatures across the High Desert this week, running about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. This is thanks to a strong ridge of high pressure building over the Pacific Northwest. If you have outdoor plans for Cinco de Mayo, conditions are looking great. The region warms
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire Departments. The fire, which likely originated from hot debris from a passing vehicle, was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to homes or vehicles, though several fences sustained damage. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend father-daughter duo is being honored for helping preserve Oregon history. Eric Ballinger and his daughter Mia Ballinger helped lead the coalition behind the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway Historical Marker, which received an Oregon Heritage Excellence Award on April 29, 2026. The Oregon Heritage Commission presented the award
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(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined to a few months, local and federal leaders are urging Central Oregonians to prepare now, before the next fire sparks. Oregon Representative, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, met Monday with local leaders and fire
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OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for dogs under the care of breeders. The proposed bill, known as the Puppy Protection Act, seeks to end cruel mass breed practices by establishing improved care standards for these animals. The legislation works to ensure dogs in
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time for a new, permanent city administrator. Clyne, who serves as interim city administrator for the city of Madras, has nearly 40 years of combined experience acting as a city administrator or manager in Oregon
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Thursday, May 7th, with a special event. The celebration, marking four decades as a permanent art space, is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The gallery first opened in 1986 following an art show hosted by the
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