REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new Redmond location with a family-friendly event this Saturday, April 11. The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1900 NE 2nd St. and will include face painting, free coffee, custom Tractor Supply cookies, and adoptable dogs from BrightSide
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ClearPath Healthcare will host its second annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event on Saturday, April 11, at the VFW in Redmond. It’s located at 491 SW Veterans Way. Doors open at 4 p.m. and it’s expected to run until 6:30 p.m. The event will include an honor guard ceremony, raffles, and a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Teachers and education professionals looking for new opportunities across Central Oregon will have the chance to connect directly with local districts at the upcoming Central Oregon Educator Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14. The event runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center’s Middle Sister Building in
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(Update: adding statement from Bend La-Pine Schools and info about them notifying the 18 families the day after it happened). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver is accused of driving under the influence after transporting elementary students last week, according to Bend Police. Police say 67-year-old Martha Ann Gerlicher of Bend
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday it will open the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint to vehicle traffic starting at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1, for the 2026 season. Find more details from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department below: Despite a short, dry winter, this year’s opening comes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than $52 million in new funding is coming to Central and Eastern Oregon for major infrastructure projects. The investment is part of a larger statewide effort, but a significant portion will directly support growing communities across the region. The largest share — $42 million — is going to Oregon State
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend hosted an open house, on Tuesday, to share information about the Franklin Project and others, including the Hawthorne Crossing. Members from several city teams were on hand to answer questions, explain design changes, and gather feedback from residents. Todd Johnson, Senior Engineer with the City of Bend,
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This article was written by Maximus Osburn with KOBI-5: OREGON – The Oregon Hunters Association received $50,000 to combat a ballot initiative that would effectively criminalize hunting, fishing and more in Oregon. IP28, the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE Act), intends to remove many of the current exemptions from Oregon’s animal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) A new housing development aimed at improving affordability in Central Oregon is now underway. Hayden Homes held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest subdivision, Parkside Place, located in east Bend just off Highway 20. The project is designed to provide more affordable housing options in a region facing ongoing demand. Parkside Place
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Today Chief Meteorologist John Carroll had fun visiting Seven Peaks School in Bend. The kindergarten class were very well behaved and asked several questions about the weather. They performed a song for the camera called “What’s the Weather” that had some very good choreography. Next month they are planning to do a presentation about “weather
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crowd of community members, environmental advocates, and local leaders filled the atrium at Oregon State University–Cascades Monday evening, weighing in on the future of some of Oregon’s most untouched public lands. The town hall, held April 6, focused on the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a federal policy that has limited
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The missing juvenile, Marcus Carmicle, was located on Tuesday, April 7th, Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) announced. The department shared their thanks for the community’s support in finding the child quickly. Full statement below: “The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Child Welfare Division, is thankful for the community support
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon-based lifestyle brand Portland Gear is set to expand beyond its home market this spring, announcing plans to open a new retail location in Bend’s Old Mill District. The store, which will occupy the former Wild Child space at 450 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 403, marks the company’s first brick-and-mortar location
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts in Central Oregon have something special to look forward to this week. On Thursday, April 9th, the local fly fishing community will gather in Bend for an evening that blends camaraderie, craft, and conservation. The Fly Fishing Social will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Worthy Brewing in Bend, sustainability is showing up in both the brewery’s hops and the produce grown for its menu. The brewery says many of its hops come from Indy Hops, an Oregon-based company that works with growers using environmentally responsible practices. Some of those hops are certified through Salmon-Safe,
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) –A new medical spa is opening in Madras on 4th Street. Revivo Med Spa is the creation of Dr. Patricia Spencer. Doctor Spenser has had a medical practice in Madras for some time, and she saw a big demand for beauty treatments. What started as a side business once or twice a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Redmond says it’s making it easier for local service and hospitality businesses to get more visitors through the door with a new free brand toolkit. The comprehensive, simple-to-use resource includes approved visual assets and messaging to help local businesses entice visitors to make a trip to Redmond be a part
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, April 14th, Ben & Jerry’s is throwing its annual Free Cone Day celebration, serving up free scoops of ice cream to fans around the world. During the much-loved tradition, Ben & Jerry’s aims to spread some joy across the globe, one ice cream-filled cone at a time. Last year, fans showed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brochure now landing in Bend mailboxes strongly urges residents to speak out against the city’s plans to impose a “climate pollution fee” of up to $2,300 on natural gas appliances in new homes, part of an effort to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “YOUR ENERGY CHOICE IS UNDER ATTACK IN BEND,” states the front of the mailing from the Northwest
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Reps. Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today announced Monday that more than 25 Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of more than $27 million to make their infrastructure safer and better. “Oregonians rely on federal investments
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