BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovery from addiction issued an apology and shared her own story of stress and addiction’s spiral Monday as she was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison and to repay over $400,000 in restitution to the organization. Dawn Marie Holland, 53, the founder of
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Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new Community Pharmacy in Prineville is now open and serving customers, helping to preserve access to local pharmacy services in Crook County, the health system announced Monday. The pharmacy transitioned from Clinic Pharmacy to St. Charles officially on Monday. “Today is an exciting day for St.
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Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a good time to be a pika in Oregon, or a volunteer trained to spot them. New survey data from Cascades Pika Watch – which included Central Oregon for the first time – shows numbers of the potato-sized mammals, as well as the people who survey them, are on the
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FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard formally welcomed home approximately 230 members on Sunday in Forest Grove following a year-long deployment. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment were mobilized in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and returned from eight separate geographically dispersed sites in the Middle East countries of
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For second- and third-graders at Highland Magnet School in Bend, learning about Oregon isn’t just a classroom lesson — it’s something they can see, taste, and travel through.
This year, that creative approach earned teacher Cam Glogau statewide recognition as Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom’s 2025 Educator of the Year.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The beloved Old Fashion Christmas event is back, bringing classic holiday charm to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center through the weekend. Visitors can browse arts, crafts, antiques and unique gifts while enjoying festive food, hourly prize drawings, holiday movies and a visit from Santa. Attendees are encouraged to bring
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — a new petition from Oregon’s GOP is challenging the state’s latest controversial transportation funding bill—pushing to let voters decide its future. After the passing of the ODOT funding bill earlier this fall and was recently signed by the Governor, Oregon Republicans are working around the clock and around the state trying
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Did you know our consumption accounts for half of our greenhouse gas emissions? Did you hear that Knott Landfill is close to full? Have you heard contradictory things about recycling and whether it matters? This July, Oregon became the first state in the nation to pass a sweeping bill, the Recycling Modernization
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2026 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour program. CEC will select two high school juniors to visit the nation’s capital for a one-week trip in June. Participants will join hundreds of student leaders from electric cooperatives nationwide to learn about cooperatives’ contributions to rural America, leadership, the political process and interact with elected officials. The trip includes visits to the nation’s capital and
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A fire traced to improper disposal of burned yard debris tore through a detached garage and threatened a home near the Deschutes River in southwest Bend late Friday morning, but firefighters protected the home and stopped its spread.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we move into the colder months, fire officials are warning about an uptick in home heating dangers. Last week, Bend Fire & Rescue rushed to put out two house fires reported just 90 minutes apart, both tied to improper use of heating systems. Master’s Touch, a Bend chimney cleaning company, says fires like these aren’t uncommon. About 110,000 homes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Central Oregon Avalanche Center is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year: the Powder Hound Preview and Fundraiser. Forecaster Ali Miles joined us to share what the center provides and why community support is so important. Miles says the Central Oregon Avalanche Center, or COAC, serves as
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heart of Oregon Corps will hold a topping-off ceremony Monday evening at its new $7.3 million, 3.4-acre site in Redmond to celebrate the completion of the steel frame construction of the new main building at Central Oregon’s first workforce development campus. During the brief ceremony, a large five-foot-tall heart atop the structure
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Chart-topping, multi-Platinum Country star, Parker McCollum, has announced dates for the second leg of his 2026 Parker McCollum Tour, including a late-June visit to Bend. Known for being one of the busiest touring acts in Country music, McCollum is bringing fans his #1 hits and fan-favorite tracks to cities across the U.S. including Los
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — State agencies continue to track botulism cases linked to a nationally recalled infant formula — including two cases of infection in Oregon — but health officials said Friday there are steps families can take now to reduce their babies’ exposure to the infection. The Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families begin checking off their holiday shopping lists, experts say safety should stay at the top. The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group, or OSPIRG, released its 40th annual “Trouble in Toyland” report this week, highlighting potential hazards for parents to watch for as the holiday shopping rush begins. This year’s
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(Update: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg has announced his plans to retire from his position, effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years with the library system. Dunkelberg made the announcement to the library board during their Wednesday, and followed up with a message
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This week on Big Ol’ Fish, we’re kicking things up a notch with Leif and his massive Tillamook Bay Chinook – an absolute unit of a catch. We also featured a few other anglers showing off their haul. When you send in your BOF photos, be sure to include your name, the fish, and where
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond will implement a full closure of Northwest Way at NW Euston Lane beginning Sunday, November 23, through Saturday, November 29. The closure is necessary to install a 48-inch interceptor line linking the Redmond Wetlands Complex to the existing Water Pollution Control Facility in the
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(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two people were injured in a rollover crash Wednesday night on Juniper Canyon Road southeast of Prineville, authorities said. Crook County sheriff’s deputies responded around 7:40 p.m. to the reported single-vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon Road near milepost 7, sheriff’s Sergeant Justin Silence said Thursday. An investigation
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