Domaine Serene’s Bend location closes permanently
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The wine tasting bar replaced an antique store down town back in late 2021. While the notice does not say why they are closing,…
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Update: FDA issues alert to veterinarians warning of adverse side-effects from osteoarthritis drug Librela
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has an update Friday on our previous reports about the sometimes tragic results from use of…
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Bend to begin Olney Avenue pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements; in-person, online open houses set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Changes are coming to Olney Avenue in northeast Bend to make it a safer road to walk, bike, roll, drive and more, the city said…
Continue ReadingSave the Date: Ski Hoodoo at night, Celebrity Fight Night, Cars & Coffee at the Old Mill
Kelsey Merison offers a trio of fun weekend options, including Friday Night Lights at Hoodoo Ski Area, Celebrity Fight Night at Volcanic Theatre Pub…
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Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly resigns seat, accuses critics of threats and ‘slander campaign’
Crook County School Board member Cheyenne Edgerly, under fire by some in the community amid the uproar over departing Superintendent Melissa Skinner,…
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KTVZ.COM exclusive: John Carroll, veteran L.A. forecaster discuss what triggered deadly S. California wildfires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist John Carroll spoke Thursday with veteran KNBC forecaster Fritz Coleman about the conditions…
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‘I learned a lot from the academy’: Bend Fire and Rescue celebrates the graduation of six new firefighter/paramedics
– Bend Fire and Rescue is celebrating the fire academy graduation of six new firefighter/…
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Three grants give boost to COCC initiative to encourage student diversity in science programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An initiative to encourage student diversity in science programs at Central Oregon Community College and to promote broader…
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DCSO seeks volunteers to mentor children with incarcerated parent; training session coming up
Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering an upcoming class to prepare…
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Warm Springs Tribes to receive $2.6 million from feds to deploy 18 electric vehicle charging ports on reservation
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that $2,556,496 is coming to the Confederated Tribes of Warm…
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Housing Works to open 2025 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list next week
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Housing Works, a premier housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central Oregon, is…
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With Oregon’s homelessness crisis continuing, Gov. Kotek extends state of emergency
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday continued the homelessness state of emergency she…
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Central Oregon strike team arrives in S. California to help protect homes, communities threatened by deadly wildfires
LOS ANGELES (KTVZ) – A Central Oregon Strike Team of firefighters arrived Thursday in Southern California and began preparations for deployment to…
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Bend Rep. Emerson Levy, other moms in the Oregon Legislature are driven by a passion for kids
By Hannah Wallace, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children are a top priority for the moms in the Legislature and a big reason why…
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‘It’s inflating at a pretty good pace’: Underwater volcano off Oregon coast likely to erupt this year, scientists predict
An undersea volcano off Oregon’s coast will probably erupt by the end of this year, scientists…
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Meet your 2025 Bend City Council members
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council convened in its biennial meeting Wednesday evening to swear in its newly elected members. There was a…
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‘Definitely the life of the party:’ Redmond High remembering beloved, well-known agriculture teacher Lance Hill
Redmond High School is honoring the life and legacy of beloved agricultural teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor Lance Hill, who passed away…
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Caleb and Dahnte Cegers trials delayed yet again; victim Taylor Wyss’s family enraged by more delays
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After having their respective trials delayed, Dahnte and Caleb Cegers will be back in court on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to determine…
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Rainbow Lift at Mt.Bachelor closed until further notice after backup power failure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major power outage this week at Mt.Bachelor temporarily closed all lifts, and Rainbow Chair experienced a backup power…
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C.O. fire crews among 21 Oregon strike teams heading to S. California to help battle deadly, devastating wildfires
Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are among 18 Oregon strike teams heading south to join the fight.…
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