BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jamie Collins will assume the role of Deschutes County Commissioner from Position One, taking over from Tony DeBone in approximately seven months. Collins secured the position with more than 55% of the vote in the recent election. The transition marks a change of guard on the Deschutes County Commission after DeBone
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is launching a series of new youth and family volunteer opportunities. These programs aim to engage the high desert community in caring for and protecting native wildlife. Think Wild, a small non-profit organization in Bend, relies on local community support to accomplish
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Burns Fire and Police recently welcomed some special guests for a fun-filled, and educational day. Burns Fire says Juntura School students, teachers, and families came to the Burns Fire and Police departments for an exciting BBQ and tour. Everyone had a blast touring the station, emergency vehicles, and participating in the activities.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters across Central Oregon participated in a busy election season, with results determining various county commissioner positions, primary nominations for statewide offices and the failure of several measures. While some races concluded with clear winners, others in Deschutes and Crook Counties are headed for November runoffs. Deschutes and Jefferson County Results
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(update: adding video, comments from future homeowner, First Story director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local family’s dream of homeownership took a major step forward Wednesday, as First Story, volunteers, and community leaders raised the first walls of their new home in Bend. First Story, a nonprofit founded by Hayden Homes, helps families build long-term
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A community wildfire preparedness event will be held Wednesday, May 27, at Discovery Corner in Bend, with several westside neighborhoods in attendance. The event will provide important information on home hardening and evacuation preparedness. From 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., attendees can visit with members from Bend Emergency Management, Bend Police, Bend
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor’s sixth annual RendezVan festival achieved a 45% landfill diversion rate while also raising over $1,000 for The Environmental Center. The sustainability efforts were led by a Green Team, composed of Central Oregon locals and supported by a Subaru Cause-Marketing Grant and Mt. Bachelor’s Play Forever program. The four-day
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June 1st–5th across Central Oregon. The initiative offers free rides on Bend fixed routes and Redmond Flex Routes A and B during commute hours to encourage new riders and highlight public transit benefits. Throughout
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will host three public events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognize the BLM’s 80th anniversary of public land stewardship. The events aim to foster a deeper appreciation of the nation’s past, the beauty and value of public lands, and the work
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the unmistakable sound of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Central Oregon on Sunday, August 2nd. Read the full press release from the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo below: “The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue negotiations over wages and working conditions. The dispute comes just weeks after the college narrowly avoided what would have been the first strike in school history by classified staff. Now, faculty leaders say many
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union is encouraging Oregonians to undertake financial “spring cleaning” amid ongoing cost pressures and rising household debt. New data reveals that 53% of Oregonians are struggling to pay bills, and nearly half cannot cover a $500 emergency expense. Meredith Bureau, Hillsdale branch manager at OnPoint Community Credit Union, highlighted
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crux Fermentation Project in Bend announced the reopening of its pub lawn after a comprehensive renovation. A popular destination for families and youth sports, the renovated lawn blends thoughtful design, sustainability, and flexibility. This investment reflects a commitment to maintaining the character and spirit that have made the Crux lawn a
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May statewide election. Voters can utilize official ballot drop boxes, local post offices for manual postmarks, or county elections offices to submit their ballots. The Secretary of State’s Office has also
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will open the annual ‘Art in the West’ exhibition and online auction on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, showcasing a variety of traditional and contemporary art. The exhibition celebrates the people, wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and history of the region, which extends from the eastern slope of the Cascades
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Youth & Family Center, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is seeking community members across Central Oregon to provide temporary host homes for youth ages 11 to 17 who are experiencing a moment of crisis. Through the Host Home Program, volunteers offer short-term, safe housing, typically for up
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A newly deployed mobile speed enforcement camera in Redmond has been damaged just days after the city launched its photo enforcement program. KTVZ News received video appearing to show the transportable unit, located on Southwest Quartz Avenue, tampered with. The video was posted online by an anonymous user. Redmond police confirmed
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity will dedicate the final five homes at Woodlands, a 10-cottage affordable housing community in Sisters, on Friday, May 29th, 2026–and the community is invited to come out and celebrate with the new homeowners and learn more about local efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities. The Woodlands development
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on its Recreational Trails Program Grants Advisory Committee, with applications due by June 30th, 2026. The department aims to fill the roles of Biking Representative and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Representative. Selected volunteers will serve three-year terms beginning in January
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