BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity invites the public to tour a one-of-a-kind home at 1475 SE Wilson Avenue, designed specifically for middle-income buyers who have scarce options in Bend’s housing market. The first open house took place Wednesday and another is set for Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. The home, built
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The murder trial of a Bend man accused of fatally assaulting his mother just over a year ago has been delayed for three months, until July, at his attorney’s request. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Alycia Herriott on Wednesday set a July 22 trial date for Joshua Lawrence Smith, 41, on a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon is preparing for the upcoming adoption season with a brand new Kitten Shower on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shelter will be collecting donations of kitten essentials like non-clump clay litters and wet and dry kitten food. The donation drive event is
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The Latino Community Association announced Monday that it is canceling this fall’s Central Oregon Latino Fest in Madras over safety fears due to recent immigration enforcement actions.
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Oregon’s Department of Transportation is facing funding issues that are so bad, non-interstate routes like U.S. Highways 97, 20, and 26 could see little to no paving after 2027.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Indian food restaurant is preparing to open its doors in downtown Bend and it’s called Spiceland. Behind a banner advertising the restaurant, the new staff is working hard to set up shop. They’re in the process of moving into the space formerly used by the Japanese fusion bar ‘Chomp Chomp’.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Homelessness looks different in and around all of cities across Deschutes County, officials say – especially in La Pine. Outreach groups say they’ve long struggled to reach the homeless in the La Pine area, and as major homeless encampments in the county like along China Hat Road are closed, more
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Five Central Oregon schools have achieved a distinguished milestone in school counseling, earning the coveted Recognized ASCA Model Program certification from the American School Counselor Association . This national recognition underscores their commitment to comprehensive, data-driven counseling programs that support student success. The honored schools include Redmond School Districts’ Sage Elementary
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is excited to unveil a stunning remodel of its main office in Prineville. Funded through the Travel Oregon Competitive Grants Program, the remodel enhances the facility to enhance the Chamber’s ability to serve residents, visitors, and tourists exploring the area. The
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area will offer free lift tickets to all guests who donate four or more non-perishable food items on Wednesday, April 9. Donations will be collected at Hoodoo Ski Area. This event is sponsored by Team Kia of Bend.The free lift ticket is valid 9 am – 4 pm on Wednesday,
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The Father’s Group organization in Bend has canceled this year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Drake Park, noting “today’s increasingly political climate, with rising incidents of racial aggression and threats, particularly toward Black and Latino communities.”
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted unanimously Tuesday to eliminate the state’s controversial wildfire hazard map, first introduced in 2021’s SB 762. The policy advanced Tuesday also scraps the property maintenance rules that applied to higher-hazard areas on the map. “Today is a milestone in our wildfire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project information, including plans to mitigate potential impacts to cultural and historic resources at the site, at a Tuesday, April 22 open house from 5-7 p.m. at the park district offices,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking public input on its Fuels Maintenance Treatments Project, covering nearly 153,000 acres across the east side of the forest in Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties. Since 2000, the Deschutes National Forest has planned and implemented hazardous fuels reduction projects to reduce
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k) retirement savings. For some guidance, KTVZ News spoke Monday with the CEO of Mid Oregon Credit Union. In an interview, CEO Kevin Cole stressed that this is not a time to
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(Update: Adding video and comments from neighbors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 65-year-old Bend woman was arrested on arson and animal abuse charges early Sunday morning, accused of starting a fire in the kitchen that killed two cats, police said Monday. Around 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, Bend Police responded to a report of a home
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that it will open Pilot Butte’s summit road to vehicle traffic at 10 a.m. next Monday, April 14 for the 2025 season. “We kindly remind visitors that the summit road is a shared space enjoyed by multiple users, including cyclists, walkers and runners,”
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the people who helped save his life on the slopes just over a month ago. On Saturday, March 1, EMS personnel from the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike Riley, who is stepping down after nearly 17 years with the organization. “Mike’s leadership has been transformative for The Environmental Center,” said Board President Ryan Bellinson. “Under his guidance, the organization has grown tremendously,
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On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge was in full swing, combining surf and snow on the slopes.
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