PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bowman Museum’s Belknap Exhibit Center is showcasing a new exhibit called “History of Crook County Fire and Rescue.” Through May 31st, visitors can explore powerful stories, historic artifacts, and courageous moments that have shaped the county’s fire and rescue services. From vintage gear to first-hand accounts of heroic rescues, the
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BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– With summer almost here and the weather getting warmer the need for caution dealing with fires is growing. As such. fire restrictions are changing June 1st. Starting then, open fires are prohibited, including campfires, except in designated areas. Chainsaw use is also prohibited between the hours of 1 and 8 p.m. Motorized
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — House Bill 2251, better known as the ‘Cell Phone Bill’, was hotly debated amongst citizens before it went to the Senate for approval. The bill was sponsored by Bend State Representative, Emerson Levy; it proposed that school districts adopt a policy prohibiting students’ use of cell phones and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you are wondering what musical acts will be making their way to Central Oregon for this year’s Deschutes County fair, wait no longer. Below is a full list of the 2025 headliners. 2025 Headliner Lineup Wednesday, July 30 – Brothers OsborneGrammy-winning country duo Brothers Osborne will kick off the series with
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(Update: Adding video) UPDATE: Oregon State Police have released new information on Friday’s crash, including the names of the people involved. Below is the press release provided by State Troopers.Deschutes County, Ore. 25 May 2025- On Friday, May 23, 2025, at 2:22 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, near milepost
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CANYON VILLAGE, Wyo. (KTVZ) – 67-year-old Bend resident David Tyler Regnier was convicted by a federal jury on May 21st for assaulting a federal employee with a dangerous weapon. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, on September 18, 2024, two unnamed Yellowstone National Park employees were directing construction traffic near Canyon Junction north of
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(update: adding new video, comments from PPB president) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend’s Orchard Park has now planted a hummingbird habitat thanks to the collaboration of Pollinator Pathway Bend, East Cascades Bird Alliance, and Wild Birds Unlimited. Bartonek designed the park with help and input from Lisa Sanco and Barb Rumer. The garden uses plants
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — We have much more information for you from the sister’s story we first told you about last night. A Sisters man is under arrest in a guns-drawn traffic stop after he allegedly hit another man with his car. We spoke on Thursday with the man who was allegedly hit. It started
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Update: Adding video. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you drive around Bend, chances are you’re familiar with the Reed Market and Bond Street roundabout at the Old Mill District — and the traffic that comes with it. An expansion of the roundabout to two lanes was originally slated for completion by July 2026, but the City
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(Update: Fun new video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a record winter and nearly eight feet of snow piling up on the Cascade Lakes Highway, the beloved scenic route opened Thursday morning, giving Central Oregonians access to lakes, trails, and camping. One of our loyal viewers, Craig Brightwell, sent in videos of him and his
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland-based winery is getting ready to open a new dining spot in downtown Bend. Here’s a first look at Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club. As we told you in March, Amaterra is taking the Bond Street spot formerly occupied by the Domain Serene Wine Lounge, which closed in January. The
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fourth graders at Buckingham Elementary in Bend were pumped up and ready to learn about the weather as KTVZ’s Chief Meteorologist John Carroll made a special visit. He talked about how to figure out the weather by looking for signs in the sky. If your interested in our weather team stopping
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Just an hour after the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety regulator board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend a lifetime ban on Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s police certification, he announced that he plans “retirement in the coming months.”
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Police equipped with several drones, a K-9 team and an armored car converged on a home in southwest Redmond Thursday afternoon, looking for and apparently finding a fugitive wanted in burglary and domestic violence incidents.
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(Update: Adding video) CENTRAL OREGON [KTVZ] — Central Oregon’s housing market continues to evolve. It presents both challenges and opportunities. Affordability and supply, remain at the forefront of concerns. According to Rocket, in Bend, the median home list price reached $899,000, in April 2025. That’s a 14.5% increase from 2024. What follows is Redmond, with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the fourth-graders at Buckingham Elementary School got a visit from KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John Carroll to discuss weather forecasting. The students were curious about the origin of the word “meteorologist” and found out it has little to do with meteors. They all became “weather detectives,” as John discussed how
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longer, warmer days are here—and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and adventurers of all ages can join the free Summer with the Library program and dive into a season of stories, activities, and fun. Participants can earn a free book at summer’s end. All reading counts—whether
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Nearly 240 acres of prescribed burning were taking place Thursday on the Deschutes National Forest northeast of La Pine, putting up a smoke plume visible over a wide area.
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Muriatic acid fumes from a chemical storage closet on Tuesday brought Sisters-Camp Sherman firefighters and a Salem hazardous materials team to the Tollgate subdivision’s pool facility, officials said. No injuries were reported. At 4:19 p.m., the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District was notified of a hazardous materials incident at
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the recorded KTVZ News livestream of Wednesday’s meeting of the Police Policy Committee of Oregon’s public safety oversight board, as members unanimously recommended a lifetime revocation of Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s certification. A short time later, van der Kamp gave a statement to KTVZ News, expressing disappointment
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