BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rallies were held across the nation Wednesday, including Bend, protesting several Trump administration policies enacted in recent weeks. In downtown Bend, people gathered at midday in a steady snowfall at “Peace Corner,” the intersection of Wall Street and Greenwood Avenue. Many of the participants held signs expressing their concerns with Elon Musk and his role
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The cold, snowy weather poses dangerous risks for those living on the street, and as the snow falls, The Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Lighthouse Navigation Center in Bend has already had to increase its intake. The center holds 100 people overnight, but staff extends that number to around 135 people when winter weather hits
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(Update: Added video) CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two people were killed and two others seriously injured Sunday evening in a crash on U.S. Highway 97 near Chiloquin, Oregon State Police said Wednesday. Troopers said a preliminary investigation indicated Wyonna Elaine Weiser, 38, of Chiloquin, was driving a Ford Expedition heading south on the highway near
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trees are dusted with snow, but it is time to plan ahead for spring activities. Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for spring recreation and programs and sports leagues next Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 10-11. An online Spring 2025 Online Playlist is available for easy viewing and downloading.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A man who was living at a northeast Bend day care facility when he was arrested last year, accused of distributing child sex abuse material online, has pleaded guilty to four of the charges and is expected to be sentenced next month to seven years in prison. Jack Bergeron Jr., 62,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the next winter storm moves across the state Tuesday, ODOT said its crews are working around the clock to help keep highways safe. Very cold temperatures overnight will create icy and dangerous conditions. The safest place to be during a winter storm is at home. If you must travel, stay
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snowfall returned and lingered across much of the High Desert on Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s first round in weeks, leading to dozens of crashes, rollovers, slide-offs and fender-benders on area highways and reminders about proper preparation and safe winter driving. Deschutes County 911 dispatch reported that they sent first
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A sizable majority of Bend residents say they still trust Bend Police, though more than 1 in 5 survey respondents said they feel less safe than they did a year ago, according to a report on the results released Tuesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Light snow began falling over much of the High Desert on Monday, and the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for more to come. Light snow was falling at mid-afternoon across the region, including Bend, La Pine, Prineville and Redmond, while it was overcast at Madras Airport. NWS forecasters
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray Solley, will retire this summer after 16 years at the helm of Central Oregon’s iconic venue in downtown Bend. “I’m proud to say this organization has never been in better shape, financially and operationally,”
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools provided KTVZ News with an email sent home to all students’ families due to numerous inquiries about its policies on dealing with immigration issues amid detentions happening nationwide. Here is that message, in full: Bend-La Pine Schools community, During the transition our community and country are experiencing right
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“Winter weather is back” at Mt. Bachelor, the resort reported Friday, with about 10 inches of snow falling in the past 24 hours, making for a big fresh-powder weekend ahead for skiers and snowboarders.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spotting an elk herd is not all that rare in the woods around Bend, but one moving this fast… “Forty years on our property in SE Bend, never seen anything like this!!” viewer Paul Bianchina said as he shared this video with KTVZ News. “Displaced by all the building perhaps?” he
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KTVZ viewer Catherine Beaton shared video with us of a couple of elusive bobcats she spotted in Tetherow. (Meanwhile, Bend Park & Rec District posted a photo of one spotted at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve.)
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COCC President Dr. Laurie Chesley delivered the 2025 State of College Address Wednesday morning at Central Oregon Community College, looking back at accomplishments over its 75-year history and forward to many goals and programs on the way.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rumors on social media caused confusion and chaos earlier this week that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in Central Oregon, carrying out raids. KTVZ News can now confirm that an individual from Bend has been detained, and his family is now sharing his story. A family member who wishes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lawsuit seeking $500,000 in damages has been filed against former Bend High softball coach Rob Ray by a former player, claiming invasion of privacy and emotional distress. Court documents obtained by KTVZ News claim that in March of last year. Ray entered the girls’ locker room while players were undressed
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A head’s up to those who travel to or through downtown Bend: The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close next Monday to accommodate construction of the city’s Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project, as well as water and sewer infrastructure work.
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A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering veterinarian brain surgery, offering hope to pet-parents facing complicated neurological disorders.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Summer in Bend just got a whole lot more exciting! Hayden Homes announced on Monday four new acts coming to the venue: Goose on May 30th, Earth, Wind & Fire on June 22nd, Lake Street Dive on July 2nd, and to round things out Bill,y Currington & Kip Moore with Marlon Funaki
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