BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Design Conference kicked off today at Oregon State University – Cascades, marking its 10th anniversary and a new chapter for this popular creative gathering. Running through tomorrow, the event brings together artists, designers, and makers from diverse backgrounds to explore creativity, inspiration, and new approaches to work and community.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said Friday it is proud to announce that its fourth annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots fundraiser, presented by Jeff Larkin Realty, raised more than $110,000 to support essential behavioral health services for individuals and families across Central Oregon. Here’s the full announcement from Rimrock
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m at the new park, located at 460 U.S. Highway 20. “The Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub represents a major step forward in the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregonians can plan to receive a kicker credit on their tax returns next year for 2025. According to the Oregon Department of Revenue, a more than $1.41 billion revenue surplus in the 2023-2025 biennium will trigger a kicker credit for the 2025 tax year. The credit will either increase your tax
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One chart jumps off the page in October’s Central Oregon home sales report from Beacon Appraisal Group – a noteworthy spike in how long it took to sell a Bend home. “I was kind of shocked by that,” appraiser Donnie Montagner told KTVZ News when asked about the 66-day median days
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, as it considers new building hardening rules to make new homes more resistant to wildfires. If adopted, the standards under Oregon Residential Specialty Code Section R327 – Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. would apply to new dwellings
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(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville man was hospitalized and cited for DUII after a crash on the Powell Butte Highway Thursday evening. Crook County sheriff’s deputies responded around 5:25 p.m. to the reported crash on the highway near milepost 6, Sergeant Javier Sanchez said. An investigation found that a 36-year-old
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced Jack Johnson will return to Bend September 27th, 2026 for the ‘Surfilmusic Tour’ with special guest G. Love. Online-only venue presale will begin Thursday, November 13th at 10 a.m. and general sales will begin Friday, November 14th at 10 a.m. online or in-person at the Old Mill
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Saturday, November 8th, the 10th annual Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry event is taking place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. This event is a community bulk b uying farmers market created to fill your pantry and freezers with local products for the winter. You can use your SNAP
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Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Recently, Soul Blossom, a child care center in Sisters, was highlighted by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care as a success story on supporting Oregon families through collaboration between State and community partnerships. Soul Blossom serves 12 families in Sisters in a location provided by Sisters
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — 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 that we’re highlighting through a monthly segment called ‘Making a Difference’. This month we’re spotlighting Bethlehem Inn—a community-supported, high barrier emergency shelter nonprofit in Bend and Redmond. “Our mission is transforming lives together through shelter, help, and hope. And
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La Pine on Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the La Pine Senior & Activity Center.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Bend nonprofit is giving young artists a chance to shine, and heal, through art and music. Hearts Unknown Education, or HUE, is hosting its ‘Art from the Heart’ showcase Friday at its studio on Franklin Avenue and 2nd Street. The event runs from 5p.m. to 9 p.m. and features live music,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With temperatures dropping and winter winds sweeping through Central Oregon, Shepherd’s House Ministries is launching its annual Cold Weather Clothing Drive to help those facing the elements without proper gear. This week’s chilly weather has highlighted a growing need in the community. Many individuals are spending nights outdoors, exposed to freezing
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Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only growing.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned by Bend-La Pine Schools after the end of the current school year, the school district announced Thursday. The district said, “The decision follows a thorough review of school district resources
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Commute Options announced Thursday the results from its region’s participation in the annual Get There Challenge, a two-week statewide event encouraging Oregonians to choose alternative transportation modes over driving alone. Out of 969 total participants statewide, 272 came from the Commute Options service area in Central and Eastern
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend guitar manufacturer Breedlove Guitars will donate 75 guitars to middle and high schools throughout the Bend-La Pine School District, Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Thursday. “This collaboration between Breedlove and the school district was facilitated by EDCO as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen community partnerships that support
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a sharply critical statement Thursday regarding a report that the Trump administration is ending the Direct File program, which gave taxpayers a free online option for filing their taxes directly with the IRS: “If an opportunity presents itself to stick it to working people and drive up their
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(CNN) — Delays and cancellations are affecting major airports across the country as the government shutdown — the longest in history — drags on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports since the shutdown began more than a month ago, with ripple effects hitting flights almost everywhere. Now, the government has promised it will
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