‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile outreach.
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Black History Month: Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr. During the 1950s, Evelyn was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, whose parents were from Jamaica and Trinidad. Evelyn says he was raised in Catholic school. “Because they had to keep
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting to oppose one part of an ongoing city construction project.
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Cuts in federal workforce having impacts on Central Oregon national forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts and federal workforce reductions. KTVZ News’ Harley Coldiron reports on those developments, including comments from laid-off Deschutes National Forest worker Liz Crandall. A U.S. Forest Service representative provided this statement to
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Federal funding issues pose uncertainty for the Council on Aging of Central Oregon
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some local organizations are concerned about how the uncertainty around federal funding will impact their programs. The Council on Aging of Central Oregon says 40% of their budget is federally funded. The funding supports key programs like community dining, family caregiver support and Meals on Wheels. They also
Continue ReadingAsk the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewers questions concerning marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at Sunrise to answer questions on the hot topics facing the city of Redmond. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just
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911 caller claims shots fired near Madras truck stop, prompting area alert, manhunt – but police find no sign it was true
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A call to Jefferson County 911 dispatchers early Tuesday claiming a person was firing gunshots near a Madras truck stop prompted an emergency “shelter in place” alert to residents and a major manhunt in two locations, but law enforcement found nothing to indicate the report was true. “There is an active
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No love at the pumps: Oregon gas prices keep climbing, now average $3.77 a gallon; AAA has a look at why
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The transition to summer fuel is beginning, and that’s pushing pump prices higher in most states, including Oregon, AAA Oregon/Idaho said Tuesday. In addition, refinery outages in California are putting even more upward pressure on West Coast prices, the organization said in its weekly update. For the week, the national average
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Problem Solvers: Deschutes County DA, judge say public defender shortage solved locally, urge state changes
Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says the months-long local backlog of defendants without representation has finally been cleared, thanks to court staff and local defenders, while the serious issue still persists elsewhere in the state.
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Nome Italiano on Bend’s Westside closes its doors
(Updating with new details and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Italian restaurant Nome Italiano announced on its website Monday that it is officially closed. The beloved restaurant on Bend’s Westside closed with this letter on their door thanking the community, the customers, and of course the staff. According to their website, Nome Italiano was owned
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Black History Month: Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, Civil Rights Activist
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — As KTVZ News celebrates Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Central Oregonians who have made substantive achievements and contributions to Black individuals and their communities. In our first Black History Monday spotlight is Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, a retired Portland State University professor emeritus. Born and raised in the South
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Nationwide ‘Not My President’ Presidents Day protests take place in Central Oregon
Dozens of demonstrators from across Deschutes County rallied against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on Presidents Day, some for the second time this month.
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Crook County HS graduate helps create Saturday Night Live’s ’50 Years of Music’ montage
One of the people who created that special seven-minute montage that opened the NBC special about 50 years of Saturday Night Live Music was Crook County High graduate John MacDonald, who happens to be the son-in-law of longtime NewsChannel 21 chief meteorologist Bob Shaw.
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers can stream KTVZ content for free – anytime, anywhere, with ease, on popular platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices.With KTVZ+, you’ll have the ability to watch breaking
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Caught on camera: Driver of out-of-control pickup nearly hits Jefferson County deputy, slams into stopped car
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recent challenging driving conditions are frighteningly clear in videos shared Friday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office showing the driver of an out-of-control pickup narrowly missing a deputy and slamming into a car that had crashed on snowy Highway 97. “Road conditions were terrible from the snow, causing an array of
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Bend couple escapes fire thanks to working smoke alarms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two residents escaped a fire in their home Saturday evening after being alerted by smoke alarms. The fire broke out around 9:50 p.m., just one hour after the couple had gone to bed. Upon hearing the alarms, the couple discovered heavy smoke coming from their wood-burning stove’s flue. They had started
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Bend flower shops super-busy with Valentine’s Day bouquet orders, deliveries
Wild Flowers of Oregon in Bend was busy making beautiful arrangements and delivering Valentine’s Day bouquets around the region.
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‘Free beef!’ is back: Now it’s a contest by Abby’s Legendary Pizza in Prineville and Ericksons Thriftway
Say the words “free beef!” to long-time Central Oregonians, and many will well remember the yearly promotional event and ad campaign by Les Schwab Tire Centers. Well, it’s back, with a twist.
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‘Thinking about drinking’ this holiday weekend? Then don’t drive: Bend Police plan overtime patrols targeting DUIIs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – With a lot going on around town, from Friday’s Valentine’s Day to WinterFest and the Presidents Day holiday, Bend Police are adding patrols to make sure DUII drivers don’t spoil anyone’s good times. Bend Police said in a Facebook post on Friday that they “will be running overtime patrols this weekend,
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Bend WinterFest kicks off this weekend, with snowy weather adding both charm and challenges
Amid decidedly wintry weather, a fun winter tradition – the Bend WinterFest – returns to the Old Mill District this weekend, starting on Friday. Last year, the three-day event attracted over 20,000 attendees.
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