Two prescribed burns conducted SW of Sisters and SW of Crescent; we’re getting a close-up look
The Deschutes National Forest is conducting two more prescribed burn operations Tuesday on the Crescent and Sisters ranger districts.
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Gas prices in Bend and around Oregon slide lower, despite rising crude oil prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging lower as June begins, even as crude oil prices are climbing, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The Ukrainian attacks on Russia are putting upward pressure on oil prices, but prices remain below $65 per barrel. This is helping to keep pump prices calm even as demand for gasoline
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Crews conduct over 270 acres of prescribed burns near Bend, Sisters; residents urged to keep doors, windows closed
Deschutes National Forest firefighters conducted a total of 271 acres of prescribed burns on Monday at two locations near Bend and Sisters, and residents are being urged to keep doors and windows closed to ease smoke impacts.
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Fences For Fido and Madras Animal Hospital partner to bring free pet services to Warm Springs
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With medicine and supplies in tow, a team from Madras Animal Hospital and Fences For Fido greeted dozens of Warm Springs residents who lined up on Saturday for free pet vaccines, flea/tick medications, and pet food. The free wellness clinic is among the services that help bridge gaps between the
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It’s Cascades East Transit’s ‘Try Transit Week’: Free rides and prizes, start of extended weekday hours
You can join Cascades East Transit for free bus rides during Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transportation throughout Central Oregon this week.
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Bucking the trend: St. Charles opens community pharmacy in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new community pharmacy in Madras opened to the public on Monday, bucking the nationwide trend of pharmacy closures and helping fill a critical health need for the region. “Today is an exciting day for our community and St. Charles, as we are opening a pilot community pharmacy in Madras
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California woman, Redmond man plead not guilty in deadly January shooting at Bend motel; murder trial set for July 2026
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Calfiornia woman and a Redmond man entered not-guilty pleas Monday in the fatal early-January shooting of a Bend man at the Holiday Motel and their joint trial was set for July of next year. Few words were spoken by either co-defendant Monday as each appeared by video
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Bend man identified as suspect in mass stabbing at Salem shelter; 5 of 12 victims remain in critical condition
A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially reported. Five remain in critical condition, Salem police said Monday morning.
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Armed Bend man arrested on charges he threatened to commit mass shooting after family argument
An armed Bend man was arrested Friday afternoon and taken to St. Charles Bend for evaluation after allegedly threatening to commit a mass shooting after an argument with family members, police said Monday.
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Two orphaned bobcat kittens rescued from rest area, now being cared for at Think Wild in Bend
(Update-Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, has admitted two orphaned bobcat kittens rescued from a highway rest stop for rehabilitation. The young siblings were rescued after being found alone at a rest stop near Tygh Valley in Wasco County, with no sign of their mother, who
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‘Above-average season’: Looking back at Mt. Bachelor’s 2024-25 ski season
Ski season has wrapped up at Mt. Bachelor, and the resort says it was one to remember.
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Human-caused fire breaks out near Skyliners Road west of Bend; crews stop its spread, move to mop-up work
A wildfire broke out Friday north of Skyliners Road, about four miles west of Bend, putting up smoke that was visible over a wide area as crews quickly stopped its spread and worked to put it out.
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La Pine paddleboarder dies at Pringle Falls; officials, neighbors stress dangers of fast-moving stretch of Deschutes
A 22-year old La Pine woman who died in a paddleboarding incident at Pringle Falls was recovered from the Deschutes River Thursday evening after an extensive search and recovery effort.
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Bend fugitive who eluded police in April manhunt caught after Walmart shoplifting incident
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A wanted Bend man who eluded a police manhunt in April tried to flee again after a Walmart shoplifting incident Thursday evening by driving from a car’s front passenger seat, but was caught and arrested, police said. Around 6:20 p.m., Thursday, May 29, Bend Police were investigating a hit-and-run crash in
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‘Choice, not charity’: Homeless initiative looks to turn bottles into paychecks
Following KTVZ News’ coverage of Senate Bill 992, which would allow grocery and convenience stores with bottle returns to refuse returns during nighttime hours, homeless advocates have reached out to share their side of the dangers.
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American Airlines resumes direct seasonal service between Redmond and Dallas-Fort Worth
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport announced Friday that American Airlines will again provide direct seasonal service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), beginning next Thursday, June 5, through October 6. The non-stop flights will depart from RDM at 12:37 P.M., arriving in DFW at 6:10 P.M. Departures to RDM will leave DFW at
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Windy weather forecast prompts Redmond Fire to close outdoor burning season two days early
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a warm and windy weekend ahead, Redmond Fire & Rescue decided to close outdoor debris burning for the season and enact a burn ban Friday evening at sunset, two days ahead of earlier plans. During the closure, until further notice, all outdoor debris burning is prohibited in all areas served
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Firefighters scramble to stop new fire burning near homes off Jackpine Loop SW of La Pine
Firefighters working from the ground and air were able to stop the spread of a new fire that broke out Friday afternoon southwest of La Pine and burned within a half-mile of some homes.
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Two Sisters firefighters among 22 Oregon has sent to help battle blazes in Alberta, Canada, other U.S. states
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry on Friday deployed 14 firefighters to Alberta, Canada, four to Alaska, three to Minnesota and one to Florida to help fight wildfires. “With fire season beginning in some parts of the state, this will be the agency’s last big out-of-state resource push until the rainy fall
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Illegal psilocybin mushroom grow raided at SE Bend apartment; resident arrested, DHS assists with 2 children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon drug agents raided and dismantled an illegal psilocybin mushroom grow operation at a southeast Bend apartment this week and arrested a resident on drug charges. Members of the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Market Enforcement (DCIMME) team and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement (CODE) team concluded a drug investigation with
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