A second Redmond resident has died following a head-on crash two weeks ago on state Highway 22 in Linn County, Oregon State Police reported Friday.
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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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CHEMULT, Ore. (KTVZ) – A crash closed state Highway west of the junction with Highway 97 for a time Friday afternoon and evening, prompting ODOT to advise motorists to use an alternate route if possible. ODOT’s TripCheck posted the alert at 3:20 p.m. of the crash, which occurred at milepost 83, three miles west of
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Deschutes County commissioners this week approved a $2.9 million increase in the county courthouse expansion project’s budget, pushing the total to $46.8 million – but the 3-0 vote came after Commissioner Patti Adair expressed strong consternation about the rising price tag.
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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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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Madras Police Department, in partnership with Project ChildSafe, is offering free firearm safety kits to residents as part of a nationwide initiative to promote responsible gun ownership. The safety kits, which include a cable-style gun lock, are available for pickup at the Madras Police Department during normal business hours, the
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Our new KTVZ News series, “Shifting Seasons” will focus on the climate challenges impacting Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest today, from wildfires to drought, water availability and more.
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(Update: Added video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Police have released the tragic details of an incident that brought numerous police to a northwest Redmond home late last week. Investigators have determined that a man shot his roommate in an attempted homicide, then fatally wounded himself. Police responded to a 911 call late on the night
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — With more than 1,400 hours of flying Black Hawk helicopters for the U.S. Army, retired Colonel David Shaw believes a miscommunication between those in the helicopter and air traffic control may be the cause behind Wednesday’s tragic crash into the Potomac River. In an interview Thursday with a former college friend,
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Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on record, according to figures released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education. And every Central Oregon district topped the state figure.
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(Update: Added video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arrested Thursday on an arson charge, accused of setting a fire that destroyed an unoccupied RV in east Redmond after a dispute with adult family members, police said as they asked any witnesses to contact officers. Around 12:25 p.m., officers from the Redmond
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(Update: adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dr. Melissa Skinner, who agreed to step down as Crook County schools superintendent after a tumultuous few weeks of community turmoil, has issued a statement explaining and defending her actions and claiming the accusations against her were “based on innuendo” and not the facts. Here’s Skinner’s full statement,
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Bail has been set at $1 million for a La Pine man facing 20 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse, a year after a cyber-tip to Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies of images being shared online – some identified as a local teen girl. A later raid on his home also found over 100 marijuana plants.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New Priorities Family Services in Redmond is launching a new program to help young children with mental health challenges and families of patients with substance abuse. The clinic provides mental health and substance abuse services for ages as young as 6, offering psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation services and residency plans. Executive Director
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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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Two Redmond fugitives wanted on felony warrants tried to escape by ramming unmarked police cars in a Terrebonne grocery store parking lot but were trapped and arrested on several new charges, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.
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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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