Mountain View Trap Shooting Team wins 2A State Championships
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mountain View Trap Shooting Team claimed both the Varsity and Junior Varsity 2A State Championships on June 28th at the Bend…
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Decision 2026: Cummiskey’s Campaign for Bend City Council Gains Momentum with Endorsements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bobbi Cummiskey’s campaign for Bend City Council Seat Six has received endorsements from outgoing Councilor Mike Riley and…
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5K Trail Tour: Women’s running and walking fitness program in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5K Trail Tour, now in its third year, will help women maintain running and walking fitness this summer, from July 7th to…
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Weekly Gas Prices: Oregon average falls 20 cents in one week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Drivers across Oregon are getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has…
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Small town, big pride: Prineville celebrates inclusion during annual Prideville festival
(Update: adding video, comments from board president) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small Central Oregon town showed what “big pride” can look…
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There’s Good News: Patriot Guard Riders honor fallen heroes in Central Oregon
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Patriot Guard Riders escorted Fallen Soldier Cart Number 18 through Central Oregon on June 25 and 26, honoring fallen…
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Problem Solvers: Jefferson County Leaders, Businesses Call for more Transparency from OHA over Algae Bloom Advisories
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County leaders and tourism advocates are calling on the Oregon Health Authority to provide clearer…
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Oregon State Parks reminds visitors to leave the fireworks at home this 4th of July weekend
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks is reminding visitors to leave the fireworks to the professionals this 4th of July. Fireworks and explosives are…
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UPDATE: Former Shilo Inn in Bend Sold, New Owner Plans Major Renovations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has confirmed that the former Shilo Inn in Bend has been sold. The new owner is expected to take possession of the…
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Community volunteers to clean up Deschutes River
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council will host its annual Deschutes River Cleanup on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1…
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Bend’s ‘Stars and Stripes’ event to kick off holiday weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West will host a free “Stars and Stripes” event on Friday, July 3, from 8 to 10 p.m. in Bend, Ore., celebrating the…
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One Class at a Time: Civil Air Patrol Cadet program receives grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Civil Air Patrol Cadet program recently received a $1,000 grant from Mid Oregon Credit Union and KTVZ’s “One Class at a…
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Redmond community to honor fallen firefighter/paramedic Michael Kienzle
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue has announced details for the memorial service honoring Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kienzle. The…
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Redmond woman accused of killing mother appears in court as case prepares to proceed
(Update: adding information from June 24th’s hearing) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond woman accused of killing her mother last summer was back before…
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Bend Summer Criterium Series returns for five-week cycling event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Summer Criterium Series, presented by McGlone Property Group-EXP Realty, is returning for a five-week series. The…
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UPDATE: Lordina Maxwell Ordered to Serve 10 Days in Jail, Four Years Probation Following Animal Neglect Case
UPDATE: Lordina Maxwell was sentenced in a Deschutes County Courtroom earlier this month. According to online court records, Maxwell will serve 10…
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BPRD continues nonlethal approach to goose control
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. — Bend’s long-running goose management program is drawing renewed attention as the Bend Park and Recreation…
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First air traffic control tower at Bend Airport nears start of operations
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Airport manager) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Municipal Airport is nearing a major safety milestone as its…
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Brenda Fahey to take helm as Madras city administrator
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brenda Fahey has been named the new city administrator for Madras, following a months-long search. The Madras City Council…
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Paramedic mourns infant son as hospital decision sparks concern among coworkers
HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Harney County paramedic is grieving the loss of her infant son while raising concerns about a decision by her…
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