(Update: Apartments opened)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new apartment complex has opened its doors right next to the Box Factory, right by the Old Mill. The mixed-use complex will feature businesses on the first floor and more than 300 apartments for rent. Businesses moving in the ground floor include: Sisters Coffee Company, Drybar and a
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Salem-area armed robbery suspect arrested last year at Bend’s Cascade Village Shopping Center was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison Wednesday for drug trafficking following a multi-agency investigation led by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
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(Update: Ignitions complete, smoke to remain visible) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest said more than 400 acres of prescribed burning took place Wednesday on the Paulina Ranger District. The HEJ 9 unit encompassed about 418 acres on the northwest side of Big Summit Prairie, east of Forest Service Road
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County on Wednesday invited community members to apply for an open position on the Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 27, the county said in a news release that continues below:. “We encourage anyone who is interested in county public services and budget processes to apply for this
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TUMAO, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, October 11th, head on out to the Franks Family Ranch in Tumalo for Fall Farm Day! From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. you can shop locally produced natural wool, fiber, and farm products, and feed the farm animals. This is the perfect autumn family fun activity! The ranch is located
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Jefferson County Fire and EMS is grappling with a severe financial shortfall that has forced deep spending cuts, the temporary relocation of its headquarters, and the upcoming departure of Fire Chief Jeff Blake.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet night last Sunday in Redmond took a frightening turn when a resident’s front door was kicked in shortly after midnight. Blake Blevins says he was at home when someone tried to force their way inside. Video from his Ring camera shows the suspect running off moments later, and hopping
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office told KTVZ News on Tuesday the 20-month-old who died at an unlicensed day care facility last month fell into a small livestock trough.
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(Update: Adding video) TYGH VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Maupin man was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 197 in Wasco County, Oregon State Police said. Troopers responded around 4:40 p.m. on Sunday to the single-vehicle crash near milepost 37 on the highway. OSP said a preliminary investigation found Howard Mcloud Mansfield, 60, of Maupin,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A massive Halloween display in southwest Redmond is missing some key features due to late-night thieves, and the owner is looking for answers, but just wants them returned. Late Monday night, someone took some of the larger inflatables out of the yard on SW 27th Street. The swiped decorations include a
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a $5,000 grant through Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation’s Mutt’s Across America program. “This generous grant will enable the organization to continue its vital work rescuing dogs and providing critical spay and
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 11 years in federal prison for using online social media and messaging platforms to coerce and sexually exploit a 15-year-old minor victim. Leonard Polk, 25, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised
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Several members of a Bend church have become the latest intended targets of a gift-card scam that has been around for years but appears to be getting more sophisticated all the time, sending out emails impersonating the pastor, possibly with the help of artificial intelligence.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tax season may be months away, but Central Oregon’s AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is already recruiting volunteers. The fully volunteer-run program provides free tax assistance to older adults with low to moderate income at six locations across the region. In 2025 alone, the program served more than 2,300 individuals in Deschutes
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 50 years, David C. Glenn has served as a role model for professionalism within the 22nd Judicial District. Throughout his career, Mr. Glenn has exhibited civil and courteous behavior in court proceedings, shown the utmost respect for his clients, fellow attorneys,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday, October 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m., head on down to Café Yumm! in Bend’s Old Mill District to support Think Wild Central Oregon! 20% of sales will be donated to the wildlife rehab hospital to care for its wildlife patients. Think Wild says the money will fund wildlife
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(KTVZ) Tuesday, October 7th marks National Taco Day! National Taco Day used to be celebrated on October 4th but was adjusted so that it would always fall on the first Tuesday in October. Many restaurants, like Taco Bell, are celebrating with taco specials. Are you celebrating the occasion?
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday, October 11th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, there’s a Moonlight Haunted Market! Get in the spirit of spooky season–you can shop from local vendors, enjoy live music, and more. The all-ages market is from 4 to 11 p.m. and is free to attend.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and connection as the Central Oregon Mastersingers proudly present ‘Rooted in Song’, featuring internationally acclaimed vocalist and composer Moira Smiley for one night only. That’s happening Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m. At the Tower Theatre in Bend. As a special highlight of the evening,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to view artwork entered in the annual stamp art contest! That’s happening on Tuesday, November 4th from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the ODFW headquarters in Salem. The event is free and open to the public. The headquarters will host the display
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