BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact is encouraging income-qualified households across Central Oregon to apply for weatherization services and free HEPA air purifiers. These services aim to improve home comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality as the region prepares for wildfire season. The program is providing HEPA air purifiers with replacement filters through a Healthy
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An elderly man was transported to a hospital on Tuesday, May 5, after reportedly slipping and injuring himself on the Black Butte Trail Head. The incident was reported around 11:30 a.m., prompting a response from multiple local agencies. Multiple local agencies collaborated in the rescue operation after the initial report
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County School District 509J has received a three-year summer learning grant from the Oregon Department of Education. The funding will allow the district to sustain its summer programming for students at no extra cost. This initiative aims to strengthen literacy and support student success across all grade levels. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prescribed burn ignitions on Pine Mountain, located 14 miles southeast of Bend, were cancelled for Thursday due to unfavorable conditions. The area remains temporarily closed to traffic and recreation. The Pine Mountain area closures include Forest Service Road 2017 and Pine Mountain Campground. These closures are expected to remain in place
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon advocates are raising concerns about what they say are widespread issues with the Social Security Administration, calling the problem a nationwide challenge impacting people with disabilities and their support networks. Sam Robinson, Board President and Founder of Unity4Inclusion, says the organization has been hearing from families, caregivers, and service
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Prescribed burns are set to commence today across multiple locations in Central Oregon, including significant operations near Sisters, Bend and Crescent. These controlled burns, managed by local fire officials, aim to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance forest health. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential smoke and fire activity as these strategic burns
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson will speak at The Tower Theatre in Bend on May 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. The Deschutes Historical Museum is presenting the event, which is timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Atkinson’s presentation, titled “Fate of the Day: The War for
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The performance is part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Jeffrey Atkins, known by his stage name Ja Rule, is expected to deliver
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize customer rates. The proposal aims to keep rates stable throughout 2026, deliver lower rates in the first half of 2027 and defer a minimal residential rate increase until July 2027.
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(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State of the College” address Tuesday morning on the Bend campus — highlighting growth, challenges, and the institution’s impact across the region. Pereira emphasized a central message: despite ongoing challenges, Central Oregon Community College (COCC)
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire crews kicked off a prescribed burn Tuesday near Pine Mountain, just southeast of Bend, sending visible smoke across parts of Central Oregon. The operation is expected to continue through Friday, depending on weather conditions, and can be seen from Highway 20, Bend, and surrounding communities. What’s Burning The Pine Mountain
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued a joint safety warning to recreational boaters in Oregon as warmer weather returns. The agencies highlighted the persistent danger of cold water and increased navigation hazards due to anticipated record-breaking low water levels this season. Oregon’s
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire Departments. The fire, which likely originated from hot debris from a passing vehicle, was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to homes or vehicles, though several fences sustained damage. The
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(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined to a few months, local and federal leaders are urging Central Oregonians to prepare now, before the next fire sparks. Oregon Representative, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, met Monday with local leaders and fire
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36 Oregon counties. In Central Oregon, 18 nonprofits will receive grants ranging from $12,000 to $20,000. The funding aims to strengthen community well-being, build arts infrastructure, expand economic opportunities and stabilize families throughout the state.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is encouraging residents to complete defensible space and home hardening projects during Wildfire Awareness Month. Simple efforts on homes can significantly reduce the risk of devastating wildfire damage. A few simple weekend projects within the first five feet of a home can determine its survival against
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(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience Disney’s “Newsies,” a high-energy production with an impressive display of student talent, both on and off stage. The musical, set in turn-of-the-century New York City, follows a determined group of young newsboys
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old Cane Corso who survived a roughly 40-mile trek across Jefferson County late last year, has been adopted after months of recovery at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. The dog was first spotted
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WHITE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon mom is turning a simple drive through rural communities into a way to connect neighbors with local food. Tiffany Nelson created the OneStand app after noticing how many farm stands she passed with no clear way to know what they offered, or even where to find them again.
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