SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — If you plan on heading to local waterways this spring break, be prepared for lots of floating debris, very swift currents due to high water, and very cold water temperatures, officials said. The Oregon State Marine Board urges boaters to select a waterway that matches their skill levels, so they don’t
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The magic of winter and the power of community came together once again at 2025 Bend WinterFest, raising an impressive $10,300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon. This annual celebration isn’t just about winter fun—it’s about giving back, and this year’s contribution continues a strong tradition of supporting local nonprofits. Lay It Out
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(Update: adding video, FedEx customer said “it’s disappointing”) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned the large FedEx Ship Center in northeast Bend will be closing soon. A company representative told us Monday employees were notified of the impending closure of the Northeast Jamison Street facility several months ago and were offered help to
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 26-year-old Sisters man was arrested early Saturday morning after a series of reported break-ins at businesses along Rail Way in Sisters, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an alarm and report of broken glass at the Mainline Station, located at 1001 Rail Way,
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Deschutes County legislators are calling for accountability hearings looking into the Oregon Youth Authority following internal investigations into thousands of abuse allegations.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new treatment center in central Oregon means new hope for those struggling with addiction. On Monday, the Oregon Recovery and Treatment Center Group opened a new space in Redmond. They assist those dealing with opioids like fentanyl, and heroin. The new center offers medication, treatment, case management, and even several different
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The nation’s highest court declined Monday to hear a petition that would have revived a landmark climate change lawsuit against the federal government, led by young Oregonians and their peers from across the country.
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SWEET HOME, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two off-duty firefighters from Crook County are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a driver on U.S. Highway 20 who crashed down an embankment into the South Santiam River near Sweet Home on Saturday morning. The crash, reported around 11:25 a.m., prompted a multi-agency response that included the Sweet Home
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry filled an order over the weekend and sent 26 firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to assist in fighting numerous wildfires raging in the state. Many of the firefighters arrived in the state on Sunday and are assigned to the Black Cove incident in
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The deadline to remove studded tires is fast approaching. ODOT encourages drivers to not wait until the last minute, especially if they aren’t driving over mountain passes. The law allows studded tires to be used in Oregon from Nov. 1 through March 31. Beginning Tuesday, April 1, law enforcement officers can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break kicks off Saturday at the High Desert Museum with special programs, new exhibitions and summer hours, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. The popular indoor flight demonstration Sky Hunters returns to the E. L. Wiegand Pavilion in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center. Visitors experience powerful predators close
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Construction is underway at Miller’s Landing for easier access to the Deschutes River. It’s funded in part by Visit Bend’s Sustainability Fund, which grants thousands of dollars each year to local community projects through its share of the transient room tax. But that could soon change, if House Bill 3556 advances in Salem.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A small roadside slide along Mill Creek Road has led to a temporary restriction to one lane in the area, Crook County officials said Friday. The slide occurred on Monday, March 10 near milepost 8, just north of the Steins Pillar parking area, officials said. The Crook County Road Department has
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(Update: Adding video) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTVZ) – An Oregon man was arrested by the FBI Thursday in Portland after a federal grand jury in Alaska returned an indictment this week charging him with transporting a minor with the intent to have the child engage in criminal sexual activity. According to court documents, in 2019, Steven
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paul Evenson shared this scene with us of some “traffic congestion” at a golf course in Sunriver around 7 a.m. Friday morning. Evenson said the scene was on a main street near Sunriver Village, and “they were walking between the 13th and 12th hole on The Meadows course.” “As a side
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, some of us might be feeling a little tired of cold weather. Having a few days of sunshine before going back to overcast and wintry weather again has us wondering: How does the wildlife here in Central Oregon deal with this? KTVZ News took a trip over to our local
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring is here, but heavy snow is still piling up in the mountains. Over the past week, winter storms have dropped more than five feet of snow at Mt. Bachelor. “We actually had to add a ruler to the top of our base depth snow stake because the snow has gotten
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PORTLAND, Ore.—The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Thursday to protect the Ochoco lomatium under the Endangered Species Act. These rare flowers in the carrot family are limited to only four populations in central Oregon. Ochoco lomatium (pronounced low-MAY-shum) lives on rocky scablands near the North Fork of the Crooked River, where cattle
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A Bend man wanted on a felony warrant stole an SUV whose owner left it warming up at the Riverhouse Lodge hotel, then took it on a wild drive through town, including a golf course. He was arrested after a spike strip flattened the tires and officers pinned in the vehicle on a cul-de-sac.
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(Update: Three organizations add to reward fund) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three organizations have pushed the total potential reward past $30,000 for information in the recent illegal killing of a federally listed endangered gray wolf near Sisters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Wednesday it’s offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads
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