(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for a legislative town hall in Bend, and brought big questions to Central Oregon lawmakers — touching on everything from wildfire and water concerns to federal funding cuts and growing political division.
Continue ReadingCENTRAL, OR — If you’re out on the back deck or finishing up a Sunday project, you’ve likely noticed the shift. That bright, calm morning has given way to a stiff North breeze—a classic spring transition for Central Oregon. As we head into the evening hours, the story isn’t about moisture, but about the dropping
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care reform took center stage at Trinity Episcopal Church this week, where Central Oregon residents gathered for a town hall focused on the future of universal coverage in the state. The discussion, hosted by Health Care for All Oregon, comes as lawmakers and advocates explore ways to make care more
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If you’re finishing up a hike at Smith Rock or just settling onto a patio in Bend, keep that fleece handy. We are moving into a classic Central Oregon spring evening—the kind where the sky is breathtakingly clear, but the temperature likes to play “limbo.” SKYLINE VIEW: A crisp look southwest toward North Sister and
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival has selected Bend artist Michele Michael’s acrylic painting “Strawberry Skies” as the featured artwork for its 2026 season. The 18-by-24-inch piece will appear on the cover of the festival’s program magazine and will be auctioned July 18 during the annual Raise the Baton fundraising party. The event
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Hundreds of youth and volunteers from the Heart of Oregon Corps converged on Dry Canyon Park in Redmond for a major cleanup on Global Youth Service Day. Their efforts included addressing a significant safety concern by removing hazardous makeshift forts hidden along the canyon walls. Each year, the Heart of Oregon Corps
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild released a rehabilitated bald eagle today in a field north of Prineville. Local farmers discovered the injured bald eagle hopping and walking in the area, prompting them to contact Think Wild for assistance. The wildlife rescue organization identified the bird’s chest injury, and it spent a month in their
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If you have spring plants outside or haven’t quite finished winterizing your irrigation, tonight is the time to pay attention. We are looking at a stretch of clear skies that will bring plenty of sunshine, but very cold overnight temperatures. Tonight: The Freeze With clear skies and calming winds, temperatures will drop quickly tonight. Lows:
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following KTVZ’s recent reporting of growing community frustration with off leash pets in public spaces, personal injury attorneys are advising the community on what to do in case of an off-leash dog incident. Moreover, Bend Parks and Recreation District as well as Bend Police are increasing compliance patrols of parks and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dutchess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. This goofy girl is full of so much love. She’ll melt in your lap the second you show her any attention! Volunteers and staff at BrightSide call her Exquisite,
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in Redmond to the return of The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Fair & Parade at Alpenglow Park in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be slightly cooler as a weak cold front moves through, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Expect more sunshine and mild temperatures as the dry pattern continues. Overnight hours are looking chilly as temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s. Expect a pattern of cold mornings
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters are being reminded that not all ballots will look the same — and an upcoming deadline could impact what you see. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says Oregon’s closed primary system means voters must be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In what President Donald Trump called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far.” his administration revoked the 2009 Environmental Protection Agency Endangerment Finding. Essentially pulling the federal rug out from under states and their emission standards. It limits states powers to regulate emissions and puts Oregon off track for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The gathering focused on connection, honesty and momentum for women in business, centered on the concept of leverage. This gathering addressed how women use leverage to build businesses, make career-defining decisions
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It was a wonderful week for fisherman in Central Oregon, specifically one’s named Isom. We had a family affair this week with three fisherman from the Isom family grabbing a rainbow trout each. Don’t forget to share your great Big Ol’ Fish with us and you just might catch yourself on the news. All you
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit responded to a call for help on Wednesday, Apr. 23, after a hiker began experiencing a medical issue and became mildly hypothermic on South Sister. The call was initiated at 4:45 p.m. Two males in their 20s, who had traveled from the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in six Oregon counties, citing record-low snowpack and ongoing dry conditions. The declaration, issued through Executive Order 26-07, affects Crook, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Morrow and Wallowa counties. This marks the second drought declaration for Oregon in 2026. A total of nine of Oregon’s
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The skies have cleared and the sunshine is helping drive the mercury in the thermometer into the 60s this afternoon. The general flow of air will be coming in off the Cascades this afternoon then a shift to a northerly flow will begin late in the day. The clear skies and
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