BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September 30th, Full Season and Midweek Pass prices go up, and Kids Ski Free and Outplay 365 Passes will no longer be available. You may remember KTVZ recently brought you details on
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REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Central Oregon is bracing for a critical shortage of skilled trade workers—a challenge that experts warn could affect housing affordability, infrastructure projects, and long-term economic growth. According to the Oregon Employment Department, 25% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire within the next decade. Without enough trained workers to replace them,
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Concerns are rising after federal officials flagged potential risks with acetaminophen use in pregnancy. Acetaminophen — or Tylenol — is one of the most common over-the-counter medications doctors recommend during pregnancy.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two high-profile projects at the Bend River Promenade along Third Street are showing signs of progress. This the former site of Deschutes Junction is being cleared to make way for a new AutoZone. Meanwhile, less than a block away, the former Shari’s Restaurant sign has come down as renovation work ramps
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – An increase in fiscal year 2025 donations, as well as investment earnings, has resulted in an all-time high of $4.15 million awarded to cultural nonprofits and organizations statewide by the Oregon Cultural Trust. The $4.15 million includes awards to 91 individual arts, heritage and humanities nonprofits, organizations and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted to make happen for a long time. At the end of October, the El Sancho location on Galveston Avenue will close its doors. When it reopens, it
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This October, the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste will host household hazardous waste collection events in the communities of La Pine, Sisters and Redmond. These one-day events give residents an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste items free of charge. “We are excited to offer additional collection events in our rural
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to eight – two of them from Central Oregon. Voting began two weeks ago with 16 finalists representing a wide variety of products manufactured throughout the state, from Pendleton to
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McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 360 firefighters continue to battle the lightning-sparked Foley Ridge Fire on the Willamette National Forest east of McKenzie Bridge, bringing the blaze to 40% containment. Evacuation notices have been reduced to Level 1 (Be Ready), but Oregon Highway 242 remains closed. Here’s Tuesday morning’s update on the Foley
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it has reached contract agreements with two insurance providers – Aetna and Cigna – that it said address concerns about denials, inefficiencies and administrative burden and will allow patients using those insurance plans to remain in-network for elective services at St. Charles facilities. St. Charles
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are retreating as operations of the Olympic Pipeline resume, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday The major pipeline was down starting about September 2, creating very tight supplies in the region. Wholesale prices for gasoline shot up and consumers were hit with double-digit increases at the pumps.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, no active large fires are burning on Oregon Department of Forestry-protected land, but three are burning statewide, according to the agency. So far this year, 2,867 fires have burned statewide, 1,060 fires of them on ODF-protected land.. In total, more than 322,000 acres have burned this year across the state. That’s
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Tuesday, September 23rd, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum will be hosting a press conference with Congressman Ted Lieu in Portland to highlight the letter they are sending to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The letter raises concerns about the issues they say veterans are facing with accessing care at the VA, including mental health care.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s the first week of classes at OSU Cascades and the school had an event helping freshmen find their way. Today it had a resource fair at the newly constructed Student Success Center. It was an open house for all the clubs and organizations. Freshmen got to pick up free items and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Today, the family of a toddler who nearly lost his life got to thank the team that saved him. Four great old Grayson Collier was born with ‘Tetrasomy 18p’ – a very rare genetic disorder as well a heart issues. Earlier this year he came down with RSV, which is normal for
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This weekend in Central Oregon, art lovers had the chance to step inside the creative world of local artists. The Sisters Arts Association hosted its annual Artist Studio Tour — a free, self-guided event featuring more than two dozen artists.
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(Update: Added full story with quotes from Mayor Ed Fitch and Redmond resident James Miller) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — A lot of people drive pretty quickly between Bend and Redmond, However, This stretch of highway is also known for head on collisions as drivers swerve from one direction to the other. According to ODOT,
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(Update: adding video, adding interview with Bend Chamber, City of Bend, and Bend YIMBY) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend’s population continues to grow, so does the pressure on housing. Now, officials are turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as one way to help ease the crunch — starting with a library of pre-approved ADU
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — This past weekend, Street Dog Hero successfully hosted a low-cost spay/neuter clinic at their facility in Bend, Oregon, providing essential veterinary services to 50 families and their beloved pets across Central Oregon. The initiative aims to reduce pet overpopulation and prevent overcrowded shelters by making spay/neuter procedures affordable
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Safeway and Albertsons pharmacies across Oregon and Washington are now offering the updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccines, with doses available for patients age 7 and older, along with new at-home flu and COVID-19 test kits to help families stay healthy this season. Here are the full details from Safeway Albertons: Customers are
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