Containment is growing on the Highland Fire near Prineville, and so is the gratitude — from firefighters working long hours on the front lines to residents who prepared their homes long before the flames arrived.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of striking his dog repeatedly with a shovel this spring was back in court Monday, still representing himself and claiming officials had violated his constitutional rights in several ways, including refusing to return his other two “emotional support” dogs. John Coe Richardson, 75, was arrested in
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Large retardant planes get much of the focus of wildfire-fighting attention, but the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office pointed out Monday just how key the water-scooping planes and helicopters are in those efforts. They shared a video of the operations at Lake Billy Chinook on Facebook, with this note: “The air support
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A small plane crashed just after takeoff from the Sisters Eagle Airport late Sunday morning, but all three people aboard were able to climb out a window and escape with only minor injuries, officials and witnesses said. The plane caught fire after the crash, sparking a brush fire that crews were called out to extinguish.
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The Willow Fire has grown to 4,403 acres, burning on Prineville District BLM and private land in southeast Crook County, officials said Friday. Despite zero containment and a new BLM closure order, progress led county officials to reduce Level 3 GO NOW and Level 2 GET SET evacuation alerts to Level 1 GET READY.
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OSU-Cascades students in Hospitality Management and Engineering have been working together since 2018, hoping to better understand and reduce food waste. With the help of new technology and crucial community partners, they are doing just that — and even more.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — M.C. Smith Signs, a trusted name in custom signage and branding solutions, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Since opening its doors in 1975, the company has grown from a small local sign shop into a respected leader known for creativity, craftsmanship and customer dedication. For five decades, M.C. Smith
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a time of year when home sales traditionally heat up, Bend’s average sales price dropped nearly $80,000 in June and nearly $140,000 over the past two months, to $693,000 – the lowest figure in 18 months, a new report says. Beacon Appraisal Group’s Donnie Montagner said Wednesday that Bend has
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is home to one of seven US Forest Service bases in the country—where smokejumpers convene and set out to be the first line of defense against wildfires. A smokejumper mid-air. Credit: BLM KTVZ News took a trip to the Redmond Air Base and got a behind-the-scenes look at what
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Pacific Power sent out a notice around 8 p.m, alerting nearly 3,000 customers about a power outage on Bend’s westside, with a familiar cause. The utility stated the reason for the outage is “enhanced safety settings,” which are used to mitigate wildfire risk but make the lines more sensitive to anything touching
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead of its highly anticipated fall debut. Located at 777 Northwest Wall Street in the heart of downtown, The Westman breathes new life into the city’s former and once vibrant United States Post Office, with
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(Update: Correcting name of judge who conducted mock trial) RREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy was underway in Redmond Thursday. For two days, young women are spending the day with police officers, learning what it’s like to do their job. The program is a passion project from the group Central
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Reverend Thomas Hennen was introduced Thursday as the newly chosen bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, which spans more than 66,000 square miles of Central and Eastern Oregon, succeeding retiring Bishop Liam Cary.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation is sounding the alarm that the State of Oregon is being forced to make cuts in key services such as assistance to crime victims and survivors, due to losses in federal funding. Oregon just announced that Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding is being reduced by $18.5
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PORTLAND, Ore. (July 10, 2025) — The Pacific Power Foundation is proud to provide grant funds and support to 89 nonprofits and community organizations that are expanding access to quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and strengthening learning opportunities in the communities that Pacific Power serves. “The foundation is delighted to support local
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A single spark can change everything, and stopping a fire before it has a chance to impact communities can change lives. Community risk reduction through education, prevention, and proactive outreach is at the heart of this work. Many Oregonians rely on their local fire agency or community members to
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon said Thursday it’s thrilled to announce that it has just launched the largest hiring campaign in its history as it prepares for a landmark year of growth and expanded youth programming. In response to increasing demand for its youth programs and partnerships across the
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Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday the first wave of layoffs of state workers who deliver basic services to Oregonians and warned of the widespread impacts that will ensue as a result.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — The Wanoga Downhill Trails project, which has been years in the making, broke ground in mid-June and plans to add a total of five mountain bike trails to the Wanoga Sno-Park Complex. Two of the trails opened to the public Wednesday, including an advanced/black downhill flow trail and a climbing trail.
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(Update: Adding video, details, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire season intensifies, many Central Oregonians are turning to the Watch Duty smartphone app or website to stay informed. Since its launch in 2021, the app has become a widely used source for fire information around the region. Watch Duty co-founder Dave Merritt told KTVZ
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