SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued a joint safety warning to recreational boaters in Oregon as warmer weather returns. The agencies highlighted the persistent danger of cold water and increased navigation hazards due to anticipated record-breaking low water levels this season. Oregon’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100 independent makers and artisans will showcase their crafts. It’s free to attend and all-ages are welcome. Produced by Urban Craft Uprising, the market offers a curated selection of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon will host the “Leading With a Purpose” event on May 5th, 2026, at the Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. The evening is dedicated to exploring how leadership creates meaningful impact and supports the organization’s mission to provide stroke education and resources. The event, centered on the theme “Impact Through
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles Prineville are collaborating to offer a free “Stop the Bleed” class on Monday, May 18. The course will teach participants how to manage life-threatening bleeding emergencies before professional first responders can arrive. The session is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a free public master class on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall in the First Presbyterian Church. High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music are presenting the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
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Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is conducting this survey. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Downtown Bend Business Association has developed a Draft Downtown Parking Management Plan and is seeking community input. The organization emphasizes that the plan is not finalized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire Departments. The fire, which likely originated from hot debris from a passing vehicle, was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to homes or vehicles, though several fences sustained damage. The
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(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined to a few months, local and federal leaders are urging Central Oregonians to prepare now, before the next fire sparks. Oregon Representative, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, met Monday with local leaders and fire
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time for a new, permanent city administrator. Clyne, who serves as interim city administrator for the city of Madras, has nearly 40 years of combined experience acting as a city administrator or manager in Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event will feature 17-year-old Paige Wood, a local teen who will share her recovery story after surviving a traumatic car crash last summer. Wood’s crash occurred when she fell asleep while driving
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon trees are facing another challenging year as climate change continues to impact the state. This spring’s conditions are similar to those in 2015, a period marked by peak high temperatures and drought. These current conditions follow a winter that tied 1934 for the warmest since accurate records began in 1896.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bowman Museum will present “Interviews with Our Past,” a free program bringing local history to life through a live, news-style broadcast on May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at its location at 246 N. Main St. Prineville, OR 97754. Steve Lent will act as news anchor, leading attendees through Prineville
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World Championship in Houston. This achievement caps what may be the most accomplished season in Central Oregon robotics history. The team also made history by winning the Industrial Design Award at all four competitions
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36 Oregon counties. In Central Oregon, 18 nonprofits will receive grants ranging from $12,000 to $20,000. The funding aims to strengthen community well-being, build arts infrastructure, expand economic opportunities and stabilize families throughout the state.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is encouraging residents to complete defensible space and home hardening projects during Wildfire Awareness Month. Simple efforts on homes can significantly reduce the risk of devastating wildfire damage. A few simple weekend projects within the first five feet of a home can determine its survival against
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(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience Disney’s “Newsies,” a high-energy production with an impressive display of student talent, both on and off stage. The musical, set in turn-of-the-century New York City, follows a determined group of young newsboys
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old Cane Corso who survived a roughly 40-mile trek across Jefferson County late last year, has been adopted after months of recovery at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. The dog was first spotted
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WHITE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon mom is turning a simple drive through rural communities into a way to connect neighbors with local food. Tiffany Nelson created the OneStand app after noticing how many farm stands she passed with no clear way to know what they offered, or even where to find them again.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park destroyed one home and damaged another, after improperly discarded smoking materials ignited a blaze that spread and triggered explosions. Bend Fire & Rescue responded just before 6 p.m. to reports of a structure fire in the Suntree Village Mobile Home Park.
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