(Update: Adding OEA response to COCC statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College, which could face a spring strike by its classified workers, made its case Thursday on where its bargaining position stands in contract talks, with officials saying they must weigh the need to pay living wages against the crucial focus on
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County ranching couple has sued Central Electric Cooperative for more than $10 million, claiming the utility’s negligence and failure to shut down power lines amid dry conditions and severe fire risk sparked last summer’s destructive, 95,000-acre Cram Fire. A Portland attorney for Ronald and Debra Dees, who own and operate The RiverD Ranch, filed the
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A traffic stop on U.S. Highway 26 near Madras led to a drug-detection K-9’s alert, a search and the arrest of two men from Redmond and Prineville on drug charges, authorities said. The arrests wrapped up the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team’s short-term investigation into the sale of methamphetamine and fentanyl
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Images of a starving Cane Corso, who appeared to have just given birth, rapidly spread on social media in late 2025. She was spotted traveling from Lake Billy Chinook all the way to Smith Rock over multiple weeks. The dog was safely trapped and rescued—but had a long road to recovery ahead of her. That’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lawmakers in Salem are debating two competing bills aimed at addressing liability and insurance concerns for Oregon’s ski and outdoor recreation industries. Senate Bill 1517 and Senate Bill 1593 both seek to regulate how liability is handled as operators face rising insurance costs. The legislative push comes as many recreation providers
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Contract negotiations at four Oregon K-12 school districts and three community colleges remain unresolved after a year “and are rapidly approaching strike threats in all seven locations,” the Oregon Education Association said Wednesday. KTVZ News reported Monday that classified workers at Central Oregon Community College had declared an impasse in talks
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.A Sisters man arrested in December for stealing a front loader from a construction site and ramming a family member’s SUV has been arrested again in the theft of several city, school and construction vehicles around the region, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend have announced Jennifer Graham as the organization’s new chief operating officer. The organization said Wednesday that Graham will oversee club operations and programming to support safe and high-quality experiences for local youth and families. The appointment comes as the Boys & Girls Clubs of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brandi Carlile, an 11-time Grammy Award-winner, will perform two concerts at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend this May. The shows are scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21, 2026. Comedian and musician Kristin Key is scheduled to appear as a special guest for both performances. Tickets for the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Increase your mobility and confidence with Cascades East Transit’s Transit 101 and pass enrollment pop-up events, the agency announced. The community-focused sessions are designed to boost ridership through education, hands-on support, and easy access to transit resources, according to a CET news relesae. Staff will assist riders with signing up for
Continue Reading Central Oregon Community College classified workers declared an impasse in their contract talks and mediation efforts on Monday, setting the stage for what could bring the first strike in Oregon community college history, the Oregon Education Association said.
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A 15-year-old male juvenile who left a secure J Bar J Youth Services facility without permission late Sunday night, prompting a search and an alert to area residents, was found and arrested Monday afternoon at a Redmond restaurant, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Monday they have arrested a 15-year-old resident on over two-dozen charges after a series of recent TikTok videos showed a person urinating in public spaces across the city. The teen was taken into custody at his home over the weekend following an investigation into the social media posts,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community disability rights advocate Andrew Caruana has filed to run for House District 54 against incumbent Rep. Jason Kropf in the Democratic Primary. The district encompasses large portions of Bend. Caruana, an active member of several local and state committees, is running on a platform focused on the affordability crisis and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacifiCorp, the parent company of Pacific Power, announced it has reached a $575 million settlement with the federal government to resolve all known federal claims for damages from several major wildfires. According to a statement PacifiCorp released Friday, the settlement covers losses from the 2020 Labor Day fires — including the
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(UPDATE: adding video)REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Monster X Tour will once again bring national monster truck competitions to the First Interstate Bank Center in Redmond, with afternoon and evening shows this Saturday. The event includes 10,000-pound trucks competing in racing, wheelie contests and freestyle action, and this year’s theme focuses on America’s 250th birthday.
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Published by our media partner, Prineville Review, on 02/18/2026. Click here to learn more. BEND, Ore. (Prineville Review) — The Prineville Review has been investigating following numerous tips from Central Oregon residents who say their TDS internet bills unexpectedly increased despite being enrolled in so-called “Price for Life” or similar long-term promotional plans. Over recent weeks, readers
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MILAN-CORTINA (KTVZ) — On Friday, freestyle skier Hunter Hess scored in the top five in both of his qualifying round runs. Hess was the first skier to enter the halfpipe early Friday morning and earned a score of 82.75, landing in the number five spot among the first run cohort. Each athlete gets two runs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is investing tens of millions of dollars into Central Oregon’s electrical grid to support a population that has grown by more than 65,000 residents since 2010. The utility provider is fast-tracking new substations and 500-kilovolt transmission lines to keep pace with the region’s record-breaking electricity demand, which has surged
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Thursday it’s launching an interactive campaign to celebrate its 100-year anniversary of providing water services. Prior to 1926, the community’s drinking water came from the Deschutes River. In the early 1920s, dams built at Crane Prairie and Crescent Lake led to algae blooms and tainted water
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