Sisters, ORE. (KTVZ) –The Sisters Library was standing room only for a legislative town hall with Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy. They held the second in a series of three legislative town halls on Saturday. Since it was so packed, the senator and representative decided to hold 2 back-to back 45-minute sessions. Residents
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Skjersaa Group is mourning the loss of its founder, Terry Skjersaa, and his wife, Renee, who were beloved figures in the Central Oregon community. The couple’s passing has left a profound impact on the local real estate industry and the community at large. Jason Boone, a longtime
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire traced to an electrical issue destroyed a detached garage east of Bend Wednesday evening, but Bend Fire & Rescue crews kept it from spreading to a nearby home or other property. Firefighters responded around 8 p.m. Wednesday to the reported structure fire in the 23000 block of Alfalfa Market
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Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile outreach.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Impacts are being felt and layoffs are occurring on Central Oregon national forests under the Trump administration’s recent budget cuts and federal workforce reductions. KTVZ News’ Harley Coldiron reports on those developments, including comments from laid-off Deschutes National Forest worker Liz Crandall. A U.S. Forest Service representative provided this statement to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Board County of Commissioners is accepting applications from Deschutes County residents who are interested in serving on the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) Board. The individual appointed to the volunteer position will represent the unemployed and underemployed sectors of the community and focus on workforce development. The COIC is
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Authorities on Wednesday identified the two victims of a deadly avalanche as a well-known Bend couple, Terry and Susan Skjersaa, whose family is well-known for their long-time role in skiing in Central Oregon.
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Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels says the months-long local backlog of defendants without representation has finally been cleared, thanks to court staff and local defenders, while the serious issue still persists elsewhere in the state.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — As KTVZ News celebrates Black History Month, we shine a spotlight on Central Oregonians who have made substantive achievements and contributions to Black individuals and their communities. In our first Black History Monday spotlight is Dr. Dalton Miller-Jones, a retired Portland State University professor emeritus. Born and raised in the South
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A parking lot full of people made it up to Mt. Bachelor to get in some ski time on Monday’s Presidents Day holiday. Despite the wind and snow, people were enjoying record-breaking snow levels, with a base depth of 137 inches at the lodge.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — Assistance League of Bend, through its Operation School Bell® program, provides new clothing to students from kindergarten through Grade 12. In addition to its fall dressing events, which benefited over 1,900 students, the organization will soon host a spring shopping campaign for 500 students. Students will shop for new school clothes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers can stream KTVZ content for free – anytime, anywhere, with ease, on popular platforms like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices.With KTVZ+, you’ll have the ability to watch breaking
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District says it’s pleased to announce the official ribbon-cutting of the new Police and Fire Public Safety Building, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 20 beginning at 11 am. The event is open to all residents, community members, visitors and the media. The event will begin with the official ribbon
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The recent bout of winter weather and icy conditions poses a headache for many drivers. Cascades East Transit says they’ve got you covered for those needing to travel but who don’t want to take the risk.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local small business owner John Heylin has announced the creation of a local Politics Night every fourth Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Unofficial Logging Company in downtown Bend at 910 NW Harriman Street. The event is free to attend, is open to every resident of Deschutes County and hopes to foster local action
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is asking community members to nominate local businesses, individuals and organizations for the 2025 Safe Sidewalk Awards. Since their inception in 2006, the Safe Sidewalk Awards are presented by BPAC annually to recognize businesses, individuals and organizations who make an extra effort to
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Central Oregon’s two-week bout of cold, snowy weather ramped up again on Thursday morning with a few inches of new snow around the still-very cold region, leading to several crashes and slide-offs and prompting some early closures or late-day cancellations.
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Deschutes County drug agents recently conducted two simultaneous raids in Bend, charging two people and seizing a variety of marijuana products prepared for the black market, including THC-infused taffy and other edibles, rosin, capsules and flower.
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A full house of worried Deschutes County residents showed up Wednesday as county commissioners discussed the state’s recently revised wildfire hazard map, as many residents shared their objections and concerns about the wide-ranging impacts. But in the end, commissioners could not reach agreement on a joint message to the governor and lawmakers.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As the dangerous temperatures continue to roll through the region, the harsh realities of the cold weather are impacting some in our community, more than others. “Facing the elements, it’s just – it’s unlike any other,” Clarance Scripture said Tuesday. He says he has been on the streets of Bend for nearly a
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