St. Charles awards $155K in grants to 29 Centra Oregon organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $155,000…
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Fire destroys shop building off US Highway 20 east of Bend; cause under investigation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities are looking for the cause of a fire Monday morning that destroyed a shop building on property along U.S. Highway 20…
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Tax-filing season begins: Oregon Department of Revenue has tips on how to avoid common errors, refund delays
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the IRS and the state begin accepting tax year 2024 returns Monday, the Oregon Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers a…
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Two added showings of new film honoring Bill Healy nearly sold out; Healy Foundation donates $100,000 to MBSEF
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and…
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Crook County sheriff’s deputies, Search and Rescue help four people whose vehicles got stuck on snowy FS roads
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County sheriff’s deputies and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers came to the aid of four motorists, including a…
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Bend Park & Rec’s recreation needs survey will land in 5,000 mailboxes soon
(update: adding video, comments from Julie Brown) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking to better understand residents’…
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Congresswoman Janelle Bynum sworn in during Bend ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum hosted a district swearing-in ceremony at the OSU-Cascades campus. Many dignitaries attended,…
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NeighborImpact celebrates 40 years by cutting ribbon on new food warehouse
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Friday in Redmond, NeighborImpact celebrated their 40th anniversary in style. To commemorate the milestone, they held a…
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Like most Democrats, Oregon senators oppose most of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees – but not all
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a Republican majority in the Senate, most of President Trump’s Cabinet nominees are expected to sail through. And though…
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Two people seriously injured at NW Redmond home; police call it ‘isolated incident,’ seek neighbor videos
Two people were seriously injured late Thursday night at a home in northwest Redmond, prompting a callout of the Central Oregon Major Incident Team…
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Redmond City Council seeks public input on proposal to test microshelters at Safe Parking locations
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening to consider allowing a limited number of microshelters at…
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Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld brings his new show to Bend’s Hayden Homes Amphitheater on July 18
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — World-famous comedian, author, producer and director Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Bend for…
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You can donate blood for American Red Cross at Battle of the Badges
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First responders are urging you to roll up your sleeves and donate blood at Battle of the Badges next…
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Check out the Cabin Fever Expo in Redmond this weekend
The Cabin Fever Expo is happening January 24-26th at at the Deschutes County…
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Problem Solvers: Claims of mishandled documents, conflicts of interest by La Pine Parks & Rec Board members
KTVZ News’ Problem Solvers Team investigated alleged misconduct by the newly appointed board members of La Pine Parks and Recreation District and an…
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Sisters becomes Oregon’s second International Dark Sky community; sixth area of state to receive designation
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation makes it the…
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Cheba Hut helps ‘The Last Prisoner Project’
Statment via Cheba Hut: Cheba Hut ‘Toasted’ Subs Partners with Last Prisoner Project to Help Those Affected by Cannabis Prohibition…
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‘Furry Freight’: Helping over-populated shelters
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local nonprofit is moving dogs across the country to increase their chances of being adopted. Not all the dogs go to Central…
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COCC’s veterinary tech program set to double in size to help meet area’s demand
Big changes are on the way for Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary tech program in Redmond, which is set to double in size this…
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Bend anti-trafficking group founder claims he’s the prankster behind the mysterious googly eyes on city’s roundabout art
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that fights to prevent human trafficking revealed Thursday that he’s the…
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