TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth — through our 21 Cares for Kids partnerships. We have six incredible community partnerships and are now kicking off a new monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference,’ highlighting each of these nonprofit organizations.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Reservoir is a popular spot for daytime water recreation, but after sunset, the night sky steals the show. In 2021, it became Oregon’s first International Dark Sky Park, honored for its clear skies and efforts to reduce light pollution. The park offers stargazing events, telescope viewings, and laser constellation tours
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Grocery Outlet, which calls itself the ‘Bargain Market’, is alleged to be without true bargains, according to three Oregon consumers who filed a class-action lawsuit over its price-comparison practices.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A court order in a lawsuit joined by the city of Bend keeps in place tens of millions of dollars for key projects, Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler told fellow councilors Wednesday evening. Here’s the statement read by the mayor at the council meeting: “Two weeks ago, the City joined 30 other
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ayama, a golden eaglet widely viewed on the Golden Eagle Camera along Whychus Creek Canyon, flew off from his nest Wednesday evening as many online watched and cheered. Jim Hammond of the East Cascades Bird Alliance said Ayama left around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday after a nesting season that began when the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Thursday they have yet to identify a suspect in an assault early Tuesday morning on the Bend campus of Central Oregon Community College. Officers responded around 1 a.m. Tuesday to the reported assault on a 19-year-old woman who was struck on the head, Bend Police Communications Manager Sheila
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After a successful test fire, firefighters on Tuesday ignited a three-acre burn about a mile west of Sunriver and roughly two miles north of Besson Day Use Area to support the field portion of a FI-210 Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination course.
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As summer temperatures soar, many residents seek relief from local waterways. However, officials are issuing a stern warning: keep yourself and your pets out of the irrigation canals. KTVZ News witnessed what appeared to be two people encouraging their dogs to jump in the irrigation canal and retrieve what they’d thrown
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(Update: Adding video, full story, interviews, and resources) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday’s Euston fire in Redmond triggered evacuation alerts and cut power to approximately 10,000 homes and businesses. Though quickly contained, it was a reminder to be emergency-ready The first critical step – ensuring you are notified as soon as you are at risk.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt proudly celebrated 15 years of serving up joy, community, and customizable frozen treats, with Thursday’s announcement of a new location by the new Bend Costco. Since opening its doors on June 2, 2010, Cuppa Yo has grown from a single shop in Bend to a growing
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosted an event Wednesday morning focused on community safety and the reduction of suicide deaths by firearm in Central Oregon through secure firearm storage. COSPA hosted the Central Oregon Secure Firearm Storage Summit at Redmond City Hall. The intent behind the summit was to raise
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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, facing a potential loss of his police certification from a state agency next month, told KTVZ News on Wednesday he will be retiring in late August and will no longer work in law enforcement. But the union representing sheriff’s deputies joined those calling for him to step down right away, and not wait until summer’s end.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study shows that Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon region in 2024, reflecting the campus’s growth, spending, research and other contributions to the surrounding community. The report, commissioned by OSU, details the collective impact of the university’s contributions to the economy and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small but very visible fire broke out Wednesday along Highway 126 in Prineville and was quickly extinguished by Crook County Fire & Rescue crews. The 217 Od Grade Fire was reported in the Lookout Butte area on the north side of “the grade” into Prineville shortly after 1 p.m. and
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A three-alarm brushfire broke out late Tuesday afternoon northwest of Redmond and quickly grew to about 20 acres as numerous air and ground crews were sent to help fight it. By nightfall, with its spread stopped and 20% containment, a Level 2 BE SET evacuation alert in the area was lowered to Level 1 BE READY for the overnight hours.
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Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public viewing.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Depending on where you are in Central Oregon, mosquitoes can be everywhere or nearly non-existent. That’s due in part to the efforts of vector control groups like the Four Rivers Vector Control District. It’s not pest control. Its entire focus is on killing mosquitoes and getting them early before they start
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Smoke could be seen across Central Oregon as fire crews ramp up prescribed burning. Tuesday, 91 acres were burned southwest of Sisters as the season comes to a close and wildfire season approaches. “Should a wildfire start in these areas where we have conducted prescribed burning, firefighters have a greater chance of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through next Tuesday. The Class of 2025 includes 491 Honors Diploma recipients, 129 Seal of Biliteracy recipients, and 25 students who are receiving their International Baccalaureate diploma. Many others have challenged themselves with rigorous
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’ve known it was in the works for quite a while, but it all became official Tuesday: Burgerville, which calls itself “the Pacific Northwest’s premium fast-food chain,” announced the opening date for its newest restaurant and first in Central Oregon, near the Bend Elks Stadium in southeast Bend. Burgerville said it
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