Jefferson County scam alert: Callers are ‘spoofing’ the sheriff’s office phone number
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scam calls are nothing new just about anywhere, including Jefferson County, where the sheriff’s office has issued an alert…
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Two pieces of Bend’s roundabout art to be repainted, repaired in coming months
Two of Bend’s roundabout sculptures will be repainted and repaired over the next several weeks and months, the group Art in Public Places said…
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More prescribed burns planned Friday on Sisters Ranger District, near Hole-in-the-Ground
Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on…
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The family of a boy who fell 40 feet while rock climbing wants to say ‘thank you’ to first responders
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we heard from the first responders credited with heroic actions when an 11-year old boy fell 40-feet at Smith Rock…
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Black Butte Ranch gives us a grand tour of new $20 million lodge ahead of next Monday’s opening
Black Butte Ranch will unveil its newest amenity next Monday when it celebrates the grand opening of its flagship $20 million dining and meeting…
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Deschutes County veterans service officers raise awareness of red flags: Beware the ‘pension poachers’
Staff who serve veterans for Deschutes County Veterans’ Services are warning of “pension poachers.”…
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Firewood cutting opens next week on Deschutes, Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River Natl. Grassland
Beginning next Monday, May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and…
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Bend Farmers Market returns for the season next Wednesday — at a new, earlier time of day
Next Wednesday, May 3, the Bend Farmers Market kicks off its season at a new, earlier time of day while continuing its participation in the Double…
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State parole board grants release to ‘Redmond 5’ killer Seth Koch, who fired the shot that killed Barbara Thomas
Oregon’s parole board has granted release from prison to Seth Koch, the second-youngest of the “Redmond 5” convicted killers and the one who at…
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The new Chancellor and Dean at OSU Cascades already has a familiar presence on campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Chancellor and Dean at OSU Cascades was on campus Wednesday, talking about his priorities. Sherman Bloomer is…
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Hailed as heroes: Vern Patrick students, staff, parents help Redmond driver with medical emergency
7 year old Vern Patrick Elementary Student Noelani Cunningham and her 10 year old brother Carson made heroic moves Tuesday morning in Redmond,…
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Ballots in the mail soon for May 16 special district election — but fewer than 1/3 of voters may fill them out
Oregon’s upcoming May 16 Special District Election is all about local decision-makers and money requests, without the statewide and national races…
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Avelo Airlines adds third Redmond nonstop destination: California’s Sonoma Wine Country
Avelo Airlines announced Wednesday it is expanding service at Redmond Municipal Airport, adding twice-weekly nonstop flights from Redmond…
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Ochoco National Forest pulls the plug on disputed Lemon Gulch Trails Project
The Ochoco National Forest has issued a final Environmental Assessment and identified a Preferred Alternative for the Lemon Gulch Trails Project.…
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State Parole Board again denies release of Bend ‘thrill killer’ Jeffrey Spoonire, who shot, killed jogger in 1982
More than 40 years after Jeffrey Spoonire admitted to fatally shooting a woman jogging west of Bend in one of the region’s most notorious killings –…
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Bend councilors OK funding for 2023 neighborhood street safety projects; 8 complete, 17 to go
Eight of 25 capital improvement projects have been completed to improve street safety in near bend’s schools, parks and in…
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Injured 11-year-old Redmond boy expected to recover after 40-foot fall from Smith Rock Park wall
An 11-year-old Redmond boy is expected to recover from serious injuries suffered when he fell 40 feet while climbing a wall at Smith Rock State Park…
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With Mother’s Day approaching, KTVZ highlights coin business owned by mother-daughter duo
Mountain High Coins & Jewelry in Bend is run by Colleen McGrew and Carolyn Graham, who are mother and daughter. They’ve been in business since the…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall in March; widespread job gains reported
Central Oregon’s year-over-year employment gains in March were stronger than ones seen over the month, but seasonally adjusted unemployment rates…
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Bend man jailed on DUII, other charges after early-morning crash into pergola outside courthouse
A Bend man speeding through downtown at about 70 mph early Monday morning ran flashing red lights, struck an object and went airborne, with his car…
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