SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters High School students will be awarded $385,250 in scholarships during Sisters GRO’s annual Senior Celebration this Wednesday evening at Sisters High School, all thanks to generous community donations. This year marks a significant milestone for Sisters GRO, an independent nonprofit founded in 2008. The organization is distributing a record $385,250
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon work zones experienced a five-year high in crashes in 2024 with 621 incidents reported, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). These crashes resulted in 14 lives lost and 36 serious injuries. All individuals who suffered serious injuries or died in Oregon work zones in 2024 were drivers or their
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SEATTLE, Wash. (KOMO) — A 70-year-old Washington woman is turning personal tragedy into an opportunity for connection by offering her extra Seattle Mariners season ticket to strangers. Rhenda Strub, of Olympia, has found solace at the ballpark after the death of her son and now uses social media to find companions to join her for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kolovita, a program of the nonprofit Art Sprouts, Inc., is presenting “Circle of Voices — Ukrainian Women’s Folklore Trio” at the Hanai Center. The program features internationally recognized artists Inna Kovtun, Nadia Tarnawsky and Hanna Tishchenko performing a cappella polyphonic singing from Ukraine’s Polissya region. This event serves as a tribute
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has been ongoing for several weeks, prompting a ceasefire between the belligerents. While a permanent peace deal is pending, congressional disagreement continues over the war’s justification and the President’s actions. Democrats have led several War Powers Act resolutions, opposing the President’s military
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young athletes across Central Oregon will have a chance to sharpen their skills and build confidence this weekend at the Oregon Lightning Youth Initiative Football and Cheer Camp. The camp, set for Saturday at Caldera High School in Bend, is designed for kids from Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Bend. Organizers say
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(Update: Adding video, assistant manager comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Elks recently completed a major upgrade to the stadium lighting at Vince Genna Stadium, sparing neighbors the glare from unshielded lights – and now, the new system has officially earned DarkSky certification. The recognition from DarkSky International highlights the significant improvements made to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The interactive art exhibit “Seeds of Abundance” has been transformed by the public. The exhibit, which was first reported on by KTVZ last month, features two distinct interactive elements. People were invited to contribute bits of nature, tying them together with string and sharing their thoughts on art, Central Oregon’s nature,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mike and Logan Heagerty, a father-son inventor duo, have developed a new mobility chair called the “Lift Lite” here in Bend. The chair uses leverage and body strength to help users sit and stand, without electric assistance. The invention stems from Mike Heagerty’s personal experience several years ago. Mike fell ill,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors have approved this year’s street preservation projects that involve several streets slated for paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The city is preparing to do about $4.34 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve about 77 lane miles around the city. That includes
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Do you want to be part of the solution to addressing the housing crisis in Central Oregon? Central Oregon YIMBY, 1000 Friends of Oregon, and Central Oregon LandWatch are joining forces to tackle the housing crisis with a unique workshop and presentation. This interactive event will explore policy strategies and community advocacy, offering attendees a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild has introduced two new wildlife ambassador animals, a western toad and a gopher snake, to help educate the community on wildlife and habitat conservation. These animals will participate in education and outreach programs across Central Oregon. The ambassador animals, both native herpetofauna, will visit classrooms and community events to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local veterinarian is encouraging dog owners to keep their pets up to date on de-worming medications following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite in the Pacific Northwest. The parasite, Echinococcus multilocularis, is a tiny worm that has been spreading across North America, often without people realizing it exists. It
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REDMOND, Ore. – St. Charles Health System celebrated the opening of its new 53,000 square-foot Cancer Center in Redmond Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility, located at 180 NW Kingwood Ave., will expand access to nationally recognized cancer care for Central Oregon residents. The new center officially opens to patients on Monday, April 20,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project. The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road. The open house will be held both
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(Update: adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor official) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — This season at Mt. Bachelor looked slightly different from years past — little snowfall created a lot of uncertainty. Despite the challenging conditions, staff worked hard to make the most of it. “Our employees tried to make the best possible experience for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The aim of “One Dad’s Mission” is to raise awareness about the critical support Ronald McDonald Houses provide to families. Bekos’ wife supports
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue crews stopped a fire in a Les Schwab Tires Prineville warehouse Thursday afternoon and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Fire Chief Matt Smith said the fire was reported around 12:20 p.m. in the warehouse at 646 NW Madras Highway,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. The data, collected by EDCO annually for the past 25 years, is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional list features the largest private employers, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, while
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The head of Salem-Keizer Public Schools spent nearly a year painstakingly holding meetings and restructuring staffing plans to close a $23 million budget deficit for the next school year. By early February, Superintendent Andrea Castañeda shared the plans publicly with staff and media, describing it at
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