BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Endurance Academy is opening registration for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs, offering Central Oregon students a chance to build skills, confidence, and community through outdoor sports. The Bend-based nonprofit announced Tuesday that sign-ups are now available for athletes from elementary through high school, following a summer season
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Special Olympics athletes returned home to Central Oregon with dozens of medals after competing in the Oregon Special Olympics State Summer Games in Corvallis, earning top finishes across golf, track and field, and bocce ball. Our local athletes combined to win 10 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Metolius man who found himself caring for nearly 100 cats is getting help from BrightSide Animal Center, after the Central Oregon shelter stepped in to rescue the animals and provide medical care. Last week, BrightSide staff visited the man’s home for the first time and removed 61 cats, most of
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(Update: adding corrected video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of cyclists from around the world rolled into Central Oregon this weekend, crossing the finish line of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder on Sunday after days of riding some of the state’s most rugged terrain. Now in its seventh year, the sold-out event brought 400 riders
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The sound of motorcycles carried a message of remembrance and gratitude through Central Oregon as Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Northwest made stops in Redmond and Bend this weekend. The group, made up of passionate and patriotic riders, travels each summer to honor America’s fallen service members and support their families. Their
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(Update: 7:24pm; Air attack has lined the fire with retardant.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small wildfire burning east of Prineville drew a swift multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, with air and ground crews working to keep the blaze from growing in heavy timber. The Fir Fire was first reported just after 3 p.m. near White
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new proposal in Deschutes County seeks to change how voters elect county commissioners, potentially introducing ranked-choice voting to future races. The initiative is currently in the signature-gathering stage and aims to decide elections on a single ballot. Current system and proposed change If approved, the measure would replace the current
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(Update: adding video and comments from athletes, coach) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — High Desert Special Olympics athletes are heading to Corvallis this weekend for the State Summer Games, representing Central Oregon with more than just competitive spirit. At Awbrey Glen Golf Club in Bend, the driving range has become a weekly hub for athletes to
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BEND, Ore. — After a warm summer day in Central Oregon, an evening breeze can make it feel like the perfect time to head outside with your pet. But while the air may be cooling down, the pavement beneath their paws often isn’t. Dark asphalt can absorb and retain heat throughout the day, remaining much
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nine local bands will perform at Bands for Bread, a free benefit concert to fight food insecurity, on Friday, July 31. The second annual event takes place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Boneyard Pub in Bend, Oregon, and supports the efforts of St. Vincent de Paul – Bend. Boneyard
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BEND, OR (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon will host “Welcome the Night” on July 15, an after-hours event celebrating nocturnal wildlife, astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies. The event offers hands-on discovery and activities designed to engage visitors in the wonders of the dark. “Welcome the Night” runs from
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Junior Law Enforcement Camp for Women in Redmond is giving local girls a hands-on look at careers in criminal justice, far beyond the traditional image of a police officer. The camp was created by Redmond Police Lieutenant April Huey, a 20-year veteran of the department, to help young women
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is awarding about $97.1 million in additional federal funding to improve the health and well-being of Oregon’s rural communities this year. These grants will support 136 new projects across all counties in the state. This announcement brings Oregon’s total awarded for rural health initiatives to about $175.3
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OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 59 nonprofit organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The funding supports programs focused on education, foster youth, food security, housing stability, workforce development and access to summer camp for underserved children. The grants are part of the credit union’s bi-annual Community Grants &
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Bend/Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire crews spent the Fourth of July weekend racing from one call to the next, as hot weather and holiday activity helped spark multiple fires from Crooked River Ranch to Bend. The incidents ranged from fast-moving wildfires threatening powerlines and homes to a structure fire in a Redmond neighborhood,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in ten residents in Deschutes County access services annually through the Deschutes Children’s Foundation campuses. This reach represents nearly 21,000 children and family members who received critical services in 2025 through the foundation’s four locations. The foundation works to provide space and support for 23 nonprofit partners across Bend, Redmond
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has dropped 11.2 cents over the past week, now sitting at $4.49 a gallon. That’s nearly 59 cents lower than a month ago, but still about 54 cents higher than
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon tradition more than a century in the making brought thousands to downtown Bend Saturday morning, for the annual Fourth of July Pet Parade. The event, put on by Bend Park & Recreation District, dates back to 1924 and is one of the oldest pet parades in the country.
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LA PINE, Ore. — The gates are officially open and the action is underway in southern Deschutes County for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running Independence Day traditions. The La Pine Rodeo kicked off night one of its three-day run, expected to draw thousands of holiday visitors. Proudly dubbed “The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon,” organizers
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Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — For generations, stories of cattle mutilations have circulated across the American West. They’ve been featured on shows and documentaries like Unsolved Mysteries and Ancient Aliens, fueling decades of speculation ranging from cults, conspiracies,
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