(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Madras man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Thursday for trying to persuade a purported “child” – actually an undercover Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy – to meet him for sex and to send him sexually explicit material. Ernesto Torres,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Brand new bikes were unveiled at R.E. Jewell Elementary in southeast Bend Thursday afternoon, kicking off a new program for kindergarteners. The school introduced its All Kids Bike program. It’s a national initiative that makes learning to ride part of P.E. class. Funded by a $9,000 donation from Cascade Natural Gas
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street will switch directions (eastbound open, westbound closed) to complete the next phase of construction on an improvements project, the city said Thursday. The temporary traffic direction switch will open the eastbound
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(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of shooting at another man on a busy northeast Bend street over a year ago was sentenced Thursday to nearly seven years in federal prison for being a felon in possession and use of a handgun. Chief Judge Michael McShane sentenced Aaron Brandon Polit,
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport and Redmond Fire & Rescue will conduct a full-scale emergency response disaster training drill Thursday, October 23, beginning at 8:30 a.m., as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Several emergency response vehicles and personnel will be onsite, and RDM officials said in Thursday’s announcement that
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire season ends Friday on more than 2.3 million acres protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry, the agency announced Thursday. Here’s the full news release: Prineville, Ore. – Effective 12:01 a.m. on October 17, 2025, the Central Oregon District (COD) of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will officially end
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon’s schools are better equipped to prevent and respond to opioid overdoses following a collaborative effort last year to offer free overdose reversal kits to middle and high schools, colleges and universities across the state, as well as expanded substance use prevention resources. The collaboration between Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council took two major steps Wednesday night to ensure continued funding and operations for one of the city’s most vital homeless shelters — the Franklin Avenue Shelter.At Tuesday’s meeting, councilors unanimously approved two motions tied to the facility. The first authorizes the city manager to accept nearly $975,000
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of Bend’s most unique food destinations has a new home. Tekka Tiger has officially moved and expanded, bringing even bigger Southeast Asian flavors to a new location. The popular food spot, formerly located across the street from the world’s last Blockbuster, is now set up next to WinCo and CannaBend. The
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After the recent and sudden closure of Spa W in Bend, many former customers are voicing their frustration with the business. Without the opportunity to redeem gift cards, questions are being asked as to why the cards were recently sold when the business was at risk of quickly closing its door.
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(Update: Added full story and quote from Councilor Cat Zwicker) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council met on Tuesday night. The meeting had a spirited and lively discussion surrounding the future of the homeless camp in East Redmond. Before now, there was an agreement between the City of Redmond and Deschutes County on a 50/50 split.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A passionate group of animal advocates, local leaders, and residents gathered at Silvermoon Brewing Tuesday evening for a special event: The State of Animal Welfare in Central Oregon. The event, hosted by the Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP), aimed to address the growing challenges facing pets and their owners across the region
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon State University Cascades has unveiled its newest addition to campus the “Little Kits Early Care” child care center, designed to support the families of students, staff, and community members seeking reliable child care. The 7,200-square-foot facility was funded through federal and state programs and will serve between 50 and 70 children
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman (D,-Bend) announced Tuesday a $4 million state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing development in Bend, a project that will add 134 new multifamily housing units, including income-restricted units for households earning at or below 90 percent of the area median income. “The project aims to
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore., (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the “32nd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Wednesday, November 12. Museum Members and the general public are invited to a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Museum (2189 Highway 26, Warm Springs). The exhibit
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday, if conditions are favorable. Here are the details the Forest Service released Tuesday: The Deschutes National Forest may accomplish up to an estimated 15,000 acres of pile burning throughout the fall and
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ranae Staley has made the decision to step down from her role as The Giving Plate’s executive director, effective September 15th. “We are sincerely grateful for her dedication and the many accomplishments achieved during her tenure,” a message from Board President Tara Penn said Tuesday. “Under her guidance,
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(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Weekend snowfall over the Cascades has prompted the Oregon Department of Transportation to close the gates on the west side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242. Crews closed the gates Tuesday morning near the junction with Oregon Highway 126 and at the summit by Dee Wright Observatory. Gates
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County staff warned community members Tuesday of a recent email “phishing” scam and advised everyone to be wary of suspicious emails designed to steal their personal information. “The Community Development Department recently discovered that cybercriminals sent a fake email from a CDD staff member, demanding payment and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday – and that includes Bend’s prices falling below the $4 mark. Here’s AAA’s weekly gas price report for this week: With the seasonal transition from summer-
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