Honoring Veterans: WATCH the Bend Veterans Day Parade on KTVZ+
Sunshine and mild temperatures greeted the many flag-waving of Central Oregonians who lined the streets of downtown Bend or took part in Tuesday’s…
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Diversified Heating & Cooling celebrates 2nd annual Heat Pump Giveaway, doubling the warmth this Thanksgiving season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures drop and the holidays draw near, Diversified Heating & Cooling is once again giving back to the Central…
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More than 85 student veterans are pursuing degrees at OSU-Cascades
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This fall, 65 former active-duty veterans and another 22 students receiving veteran dependent benefits are…
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Grounds for excitement: WildRoots Coffee House opens at Shevlin Crossing, its second Bend locationÂ
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks announced Monday that its newest tenant, WildRoots Coffee…
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From Combat to Care: Local county veterans recognized at ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services unveiled a new wall today honoring the 18 veterans who currently work for the department. The…
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Air Traffic Control and TSA issues impacting travelers to and from Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The government shutdown’s impact in flight reductions is leaving some air travelers scrambling to get to their destinations,…
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DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland pleads guilty to aggravated theft, faces 3 1/2-year prison term, over $400,000 restitution
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of DAWNS House, a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovering from addiction, has pleaded guilty to…
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‘Significant tragedy’ averted: Judge sentences Smith Rock mass shooting plotter Samson Garner to 30 years in prison
Samson Garner, the Portland resident recently convicted by a jury of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event two years ago, was…
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Gift from local business leader will support OSU-Cascades’ new accountancy degree
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A $50,000 gift to Oregon State University–Cascades will establish a fund to enhance classroom learning…
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More big names are coming to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater to perform in concert next summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is still just around the corner, but next summer’s Bend concert season is heating up, with three more big-name…
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New Great Clips salon opens in Bend with special grand opening offer for Veterans Day
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Bend area residents have a new place to get a great haircut at an affordable price. A second Great Clips salon has opened in…
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Alfalfa Fire District faces renewed questions over accountabilityÂ
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Alfalfa Fire District is again facing questions about its future after years of missing financial reports. According to…
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Bend Design Conference kicks off at OSU Cascades, celebrating 10 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Design Conference kicked off today at Oregon State University – Cascades, marking its 10th anniversary and a new…
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Sewer Done, Delays Remain: Why Olney’s reopening depends on the railroad
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction on NE Olney Avenue in Bend has reached a major milestone, but the east-west corridor will remain closed through…
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Bend homes took longer to sell last month – the longest since the pandemic hit in early 2020, appraiser says
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One chart jumps off the page in October’s Central Oregon home sales report from Beacon Appraisal Group – a noteworthy spike…
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Jack Johnson returns to Bend September 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced Jack Johnson will return to Bend September 27th, 2026 for the ‘Surfilmusic Tour’ with…
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Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon launches nonprofit PetsForward, to expand access to advanced care
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of…
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Making a Difference: Central Oregon’s Bethlehem Inn transforms lives through shelter, help, and hope
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries Launches Annual Cold Weather Clothing Drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures dropping and winter winds sweeping through Central Oregon, Shepherd’s House Ministries is launching its…
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‘We all need to work together’: State and local leaders highlight growing wildfire threat in Central Oregon
Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only…
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