Webinar alert: Pacific Power shares wildfire mitigation strategies for 2026
Pacific Power will host an online discussion today, March 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. to address wildfire safety and preparedness. The webinar will focus on…
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RootedHomes opens applications for Redmond affordable homeownership community
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes recently announced that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero…
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Chris Dudley focuses on Oregon’s future at campaign stop in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley held a campaign stop in Sisters on Monday to present his platform to local…
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Red Cross urges March blood donations, to make up for serious shortage; here’s the local schedule
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is urging donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage in February…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend honor longtime resident Jim Crowell with inaugural Service to Youth Award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend recently honored longtime Bend resident Jim Crowell for his decades of service and support…
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Gun threat leads to arrest in Bend, cocaine and firearms seized
(Adding suspect’s name and formal charges filed after arraignment) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police arrested 32-year-old Bend resident Zachary Lee…
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Sisters Habitat for Humanity completes Village Meadows affordable housing project, a decade in the making
SISTERS, Ore.. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity announced Monday the completion of the Village Meadows development, a 21-home affordable…
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If you heard a ‘boom’ and saw a flash Sunday night, you’re not alone. But Bend police could not find the cause
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police investigated several reports of a loud explosion and a flash of light on the south end of town Sunday evening. They…
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Happening Next: The BendFilm Gala! Celebrate the biggest night in Hollywood while supporting your community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm will host its annual fundraising Gala on Sunday, March 15th at The Pavilion at Tetherow to support student filmmaking…
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Seeds of Abundance: Limits, Loss & Regeneration; a new, interactive exhibit calls for your contribution
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scalehouse Gallery in Bend is currently hosting “Seeds of Abundance: Limits, Loss & Regeneration,” a solo exhibition by…
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Police warn of impersonation scam in Sunriver
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving a man impersonating the chief of police and…
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Anchors Aweigh: Central Oregon honors submariners with SS Redside commissioning
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon submarine veterans commissioned the SS Redside at Riverbend Park on Saturday, marking the beginning of a new…
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Bend’s Campfire Hotel celebrates Winter PrideFest with weekend events
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Campfire Hotel is hosting a series of events this weekend in coordination with OUT Central Oregon’s annual Winter PrideFest. The…
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Winter Pridefest brings LGBTQ+ celebration to Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mt. Bachelor and OUT Central Oregon are hosting the eighth annual Winter Pridefest this weekend. The multi-event celebration…
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There’s Good News: Second Saturday Paws and Pints to become monthly event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new monthly event called “Second Saturdays” will launch at the Old Mill next week, offering a dog-themed take on the downtown…
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Pet Pals: Big Bella is looking for a home
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bella, a 2-year-old Newfoundland, is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Bella is a gentle giant…
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Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is inviting residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the county’s Planning…
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Rep. Breese-Iverson’s bill to boost farm stands, improve ‘farm store’ permits passes in session’s final hours
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate passed a Central Oregon lawmaker’s bill during Friday’s final hours of the legislative session to preserve…
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Traffic alert: Nighttime lane, sidewalk closures to begin for ADA upgrades on US Highway 20 on Bend’s Eastside
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting Sunday evening, ODOT says construction crews will be upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian crossings along U.S. Highway…
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Bynum, Bentz join bipartisan group on bill to keep exempting wildfire relief payments from federal income taxes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — A bipartisan group of House members – including Oregon Democrat Janelle Bynum and Republican Cliff Bentz – introduced…
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