As ‘a last resort,’ federal officials kill wolf OR158 that killed 8-12 livestock
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal officials on Wednesday lethally removed an endangered gray wolf, OR158, following several unsuccessful attempts at…
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Bend man charged with pulling a gun on another man before downtown rally; charged with menacing, DUII
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man says he had a gun pulled on him Sunday morning at Peace Corner in downtown Bend, an hour before a rally called to…
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More disturbing details of S. Deschutes County child abuse case revealed at woman’s, father’s arraignment
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Sarah Session 33, and her father, Gary Hardenburg, 65, made their first court appearance Monday afternoon for arraignment on…
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Crafters react to the closure of 800 Joann fabric stores, including Bend and Redmond
(Update: Adding Reaction Video) By Rob Wile, NBC News NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800…
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S. Deschutes County woman wanted for attempted murder, child abuse captured with parents at coast hotel
(Update: specifics of Coos Bay arrests) SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – A south Deschutes County woman wanted on a $1 million nationwide felony arrest…
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St. Charles Health System, The Center officially integrate; facility’s name changes amid effort to add more doctors
(Update: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday that its integration with The Center Orthopedic &…
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Anthony Broadman and Emerson Levy host legislative town hall in Sisters
Sisters, ORE. (KTVZ) –The Sisters Library was standing room only for a legislative town hall with Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative…
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Despite rain, hundreds turn out for candlelight vigil remembering Terry & Renee Skjersaa
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon community came out in the hundreds to share stories, songs, and a beautiful sunset, honoring the lives of…
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Children’s Museum of Central Oregon pops up at Sisters Elementary
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon popped up at the new Sisters Elementary School on Saturday. The mobile museum…
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Big crowds prompt Central Oregon lawmakers to shift location of third town hall Sunday in Bend
Central Oregon lawmakers are holding the third of three legislative town halls on Sunday afternoon in Bend, but they have moved the event to a…
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Skjersaa Group mourns the loss of Terry and Renee Skjersaa
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Skjersaa Group is mourning the loss of its founder, Terry Skjersaa, and his wife, Renee, who were…
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Fire destroys detached garage off Alfalfa Market Road, but Bend Fire crews’ aggressive attack saves nearby home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire traced to an electrical issue destroyed a detached garage east of Bend Wednesday evening, but Bend Fire & Rescue…
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La Pine man plans rally in Salem for wildfire hazard map repeal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine area local is planning a peaceful rally this month in Salem. The focus is Oregon’s wildfire hazard map. Veteran Bill…
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After 2 searches of area, Redmond Police seek public’s help to find man missing since going for a walk a month ago
After two fruitless searches, the latest involving K-9 teams and drones, Redmond Police turned to the public Thursday for any tips to the whereabouts…
Continue ReadingGarage fire in East Bend causes $250,000 in damages
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —- Bend Fire & Rescue were called to an East Bend home last night, after residents found their detached garage engulfed in…
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Bend Democratic lawmakers Anthony Broadman, Emerson Levy join GOP in calling for repeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
Democratic state Senator Anthony Broadman of Bend on Thursday joined a recent call by Republican lawmakers to repeal the state’s revised wildfire…
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Opening of Sunriver Public Safety Center
Sunriver, Ore. (KTVZ) — An open house marked the completion of the 18 million dollar project in Sunriver. The massive new center will house both…
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‘They are wanting help’: C. Oregon outreach group provides supplies to Juniper Ridge homeless
Shepherd’s House Ministries has been supporting the homeless in Central Oregon with several services, including mobile…
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Black History Month: Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr.…
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Bend animal hospital says Olney Avenue project’s median creates access issues; city outlines effort to ease problems
Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City…
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