PRINEVILLE, ORE. (KTVZ) The Fourth Annual Wheels and Wings event will return to Prineville Airport on Saturday, June 20th. The event, hosted by Central Oregon Car Shows, will bring together aviation and automobiles to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & Southwest Washington This highly anticipated summer event will run from 10:00
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) The FBI is seeking public assistance to identify additional victims of sexual violence involving Robert Ray Warner. Warner was federally indicted following an alleged sexual assault on or about Nov. 25, 2025, on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Indian Reservation and remains in custody. The federal indictment accuses Warner of
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Culver High School students spent the final month of the school year bringing new life to one of the community’s most familiar landmarks: the giant “C” on Juniper Butte. What started as a class project turned into a monthlong restoration effort, with students hiking up the steep hillside
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Driver Education Program offered through High Desert Driver Education in Redmond. The program aims to equip high school students with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary for safe and responsible driving. The driver education program provides young drivers with practical skills through both classroom
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OREGON (KTVZ) — (UPDATE) KTVZ spoke with a parent, Kacey McCarney about this change. Here’s what they had to say: “As a parent I can understand why they raised the age. But at the same time, I feel like, there’s a certain independence that kids get from it and a lot of things that they
Continue Reading PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Fourth Annual Wheels and Wings event is scheduled to return to the Prineville Airport on Saturday, June 20th. The event, hosted by Central Oregon Car Shows, will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature aviation, automobiles, community organizations, and family fun, with proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a state of emergency across Oregon due to the imminent threat of wildfire, a move that officials say will help mobilize critical resources as dry conditions and low snowpack create dangerous fire weather across the state — including Central Oregon. The emergency order, which will remain
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(Update: adding comments from Prineville City Manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Mayor Jason Beebe has announced his immediate resignation, citing personal reasons, bringing an end to his tenure leading the city. Beebe first joined Prineville city government in 2011 and was elected mayor in 2021. His current term was scheduled to run through the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond will begin accepting applications for its final retail marijuana dispensary on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Redmond could soon be home to its third dispensary. Voters approved marijuana dispensaries in 2020, but the city and OLCC limits cap Redmond at one dispensary per 10,000 residents, allowing for three
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency for Oregon today, citing an imminent threat of wildfire. This executive order grants state responders access to all necessary resources and will remain in effect until the threat subsides, the fire season concludes, or December 31st, 2026. The declaration, Executive Order 26-10, was issued
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Burns Fire Department has been awarded funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal Staffing Grant for 2026. The agency says this funding allows the station to have more employees on throughout the summer, allowing them to better serve their communities with quicker response times and manage wildfire threats faster. Crews will be seen throughout
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into its next phase. The Redmond Police Department launched Phase One of the program on May 15, 2026, followed by a 30-day warning period intended to help drivers adjust and encourage safer habits
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs and their owners gathered on the outskirts of Bend this week for an annual training aimed at helping dogs avoid rattlesnakes before they encounter one in real life. For 15 years, Bend Veterinary Clinic has helped bring Natural Solutions Wildlife Enterprises to Central Oregon for rattlesnake aversion training, giving dogs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) has reinstated its summer recreation shuttle services, offering convenient access to Central Oregon’s outdoor destinations while aiming to alleviate parking challenges, traffic congestion and the need for car shuttling. These services include the Lava Butte Shuttle, Transit to Trails, and Ride the River, which collectively serve key
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As of June 15th, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts have entered fire season, implementing fire restrictions across the state to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. The Oregon Department of Forestry, which protects more than 16 million acres of private, county, state, and federal land in Oregon, is preparing for
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Good news for Oregon drivers—gas prices are continuing to fall. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Oregon dropped nearly 10 cents over the past week to $4.96. That’s down 34 cents from a month ago, though prices remain more than a dollar higher than this
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Police Department is urging residents to exercise extra caution on the roads as local deer once again challenge traffic laws and crosswalks, particularly during early morning and evening hours. The community is reminded to stay alert and drive carefully to avoid unexpected encounters with these often unpredictable animals. The
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond announced that the position of Mayor and three City Council seats will be on the November 2026 general election ballot. Terms for the elected officials are set to begin in January 2027, offering community members an opportunity to help guide the city’s future. Serving on the Redmond
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CHILOQUIN, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5th Annual Chi-Town Family Festival will offer two days of free music and family fun in Chiloquin on June 19th and 20th, 2026. The event, featuring live music and various activities, will be held at the Chiloquin Rodeo & Event Grounds, with no admission or parking fees. Festival organizers are
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(KTVZ) — UPDATE: As of 8:15 a.m., the outage appears to have been resolved. ORIGINAL REPORT: If you’re experiencing issues with Meta platforms this morning, you’re not alone. A wave of access issues affected users of several Meta platforms on Friday morning, with people across multiple countries reporting difficulties using Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Complaints
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