Portland declares September 25th as Dolly Parton Day to honor her legacy
OREGON (KTVZ) — People all over are remembering Dolly Parton today, September 25th: “Nine Two Five.” September 25th has been declared Dolly Parton…
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Deschutes National Forest prepares for upcoming fall prescribed burn season
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes National Forest is getting ready to start its fall prescribed burning season. Firefighters could…
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Suspected Serial Killer: Jesse Calhoun pleads not guilty to charges in Libby Gibson death
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second time this summer, suspected serial killer Jesse Calhoun appeared in a Multnomah County courtroom. On Monday,…
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German Shepherd K9 Kylo dies following shooting in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man and a Portland K9 were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon during a fugitive operation in the city’s Montavilla…
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Dan Rayfield leads 26 AGs in push for national AI safety regulations
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general today in sending a letter to…
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Willamette Pass triples snowmaking capacity to ensure a longer season
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Willamette Pass Resort has completed an expansion of its snowmaking system, tripling the mountain’s overall snowmaking…
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National Public Lands Day will see thousands volunteer this Saturday
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Public Lands Day, a nationwide event dedicated to volunteering on public lands, takes place this Saturday, Sept. 26.…
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Save the Date: Annual Deschutes Historical Museum Chili Feed, Native Planting Day in Prineville, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the…
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Deschutes National Forest announces five winter seasonal jobs
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced today that it is hiring for winter seasonal positions in central Oregon. The agency is…
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Local veterans may secure up to $30,000 for home repair through new program
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veteran homeowners in Central Oregon may qualify for no-cost home repairs through the Veteran Restore Health and Safety Program…
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Bend Park and Recreation District opens new Art Station at Larkspur Park.
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District opened its new 5,000-square-foot Art Station at Larkspur Park today in Bend, Ore. Located…
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Tip-A-Cop fundraiser will benefit Shop With A Cop program in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Greg’s Grill in Bend, Ore., this Friday, Sept. 25.…
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Portland man Nicholas Ryan Perkins killed in Highway 101 multi-vehicle crash
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 41-year-old Portland man was killed Saturday, Sept. 19, after being struck by three vehicles on Highway 101 in Lincoln…
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Katmai National Park hosts 12th annual brown bear bracket competition
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Katmai National Park in Alaska is hosting its 12th annual brown bear bracket competition, inviting the public to pick which…
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Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum holds rally tomorrow in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Union members with the Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum will hold a practice picket, rally and media availability…
Continue ReadingKeeping Bend accessible with curb ramps
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is undertaking an ongoing project to improve sidewalk accessibility across the community. One of the ways…
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‘Shine a Light’ Vigil in Drake Park
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 24-hour mental health vigil titled “Shine a Light” will begin this Friday at 7 p.m. in Drake Park. Organized by Hearts…
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Injured Cline Butte mountain biker rescued
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 73-year-old Bend man was airlifted to a hospital Sunday afternoon after sustaining injuries while mountain biking in the Cline…
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There’s Good News: Local students leave a creative mark on Prineville with train locomotive
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News in Prineville, where local high school students are putting their creativity and classroom skills to…
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Powell Butte man arrested after single-vehicle crash and fire on Highway 97
Warning: Contains graphic images BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 18-year-old Powell Butte man was arrested early today following a single-vehicle crash on…
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