Nonprofit Street Dog Hero Sets 4th Annual Gala in Bend for Sept. 19
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero will hold its 4th Annual Street Dog Hero Gala on Sept. 19, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event raises funds for local…
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UPDATE: COCC leaders address contract impasse, say union proposal would drain reserves
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and the Faculty Forum union have declared an impasse in ongoing contract negotiations.…
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Bend man arrested after alleged weekend burglary and vandalism spree
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — James Thomas Tharp Jr., a 47-year-old Bend resident, was arrested after police linked him to a string of business burglaries,…
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Rescuers find unconscious man in Deschutes River near Bend Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Emergency crews responded to a water rescue on the Deschutes River near the Bend Whitewater Park after a man was found…
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Update: All evacuation levels lifted for Sno Park Fire in Deschutes County
Update: All evacuation levels have been lifted for the Sno Park Fire in Deschutes County Update from Deschutes Alerts: “Due to fire conditions the…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County prepares for November election as local candidate field is finalized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty declare impasse over pay, cost of living
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum has declared an impasse in contract negotiations with Central Oregon…
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Bend sees increase in e-bike injuries
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency room visits for E-bike injuries in Saint Charles are reaching new highs. Today, the number of injures reached 83 for…
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City of Bend opens Climate Action Partner grants to local groups
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local organizations in Bend can now apply for funding to help make a positive impact on the environment. The City of Bend’s…
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Bend man caught with commercial quantity of fentanyl near Sisters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a…
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Redline Rally returns to Mt. Bachelor on August 29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host its sixth annual Redline Rally this Saturday, Aug. 29. The invite-only mountain bike competition…
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Volunteer registration opens for SOLVE’s annual ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ riverside cleanup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!”…
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Local law enforcement celebrates National Dog Day with K9 officers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today is National Dog Day, and local law enforcement is celebrating with some very good boys and girls. Bend Police K9’s…
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Drivers urged to slow down as Bend schools return September 9th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and…
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Bend teen arrested after allegedly pointing replica handgun at group of teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend boy was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at three teens…
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Teen arrested after pointing replica handgun with laser sight at group in Bend
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a…
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Central Oregon, You Delivered – And WOW
We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you…
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Greenwood Avenue in Bend Under Construction, Here’s what you need to know
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has an update on Greenwood Avenue. Starting this week, the city is removing a portion of the turn lane median…
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Bend woman shot after accidental discharge, man arrested
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Police, a Bend man was arrested Saturday night after accidentally shooting a 24-year-old woman through the…
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New details released in deadly Bend plane crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A preliminary report is shedding new light on a deadly plane crash west of Bend earlier this month. The NTSB says a Cirrus…
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