PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Democrats will host a forum next month featuring candidates running in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, offering Central Oregon voters a chance to hear directly from those seeking to challenge Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz. The event is scheduled for April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Pine Theater
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ’80s Retro Ski Party will bring music, costumes and fundraising to UPP Liquids on Friday, March 20, to support Oregon Adaptive Sports. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 550 SW Industrial Way in Bend. Proceeds from the evening will support the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Award-winning novelist Carter Sickels will read from his work at Oregon State University-Cascades on May 14. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. as part of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writer series. The presentation will take place in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Krista Appleby began her new role as the Deschutes County building official on March 10. She is responsible for ensuring construction projects in the county and the cities of La Pine and Sisters comply with Oregon statewide building codes. As the building official, Appleby oversees plan reviews, permitting, and inspections for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Deschutes Public Library, central branch, opened its doors Monday, drawing large crowds eager to explore the long-anticipated community space on Bend’s south end. Located on 27th Street, the three-story library spans 100,000 square feet, offering expansive seating areas, public art displays and room for more than 165,000 books, with
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(Update: adding video, comments from committee member, Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new state committee aims to increase oversight of the Oregon Department of Transportation, as questions about the agency’s financial management take center stage in the broader debate over how to fund roads and infrastructure. State leaders recently approved the creation of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The owner of a property east of Bend had a valid burn permit, but Monday’s work burning ditches got away from them, sparking a fire that covered almost seven acres before it was stopped. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called around 3:40 p.m. to the escaped burn off the Powell
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Gas prices in Oregon have risen 95 cents in the past month due to global tensions, seasonal switch to summer-blend gasoline, and higher demand, causing families to adjust their spending habits and potentially impacting the cost of everyday goods.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEAT Children’s Theatre is requesting handmade flower donations from the community for its upcoming production of “The Secret Garden” this May. The artwork will be used to decorate the stage at Open Space Event Studios and will later be featured in a silent auction to benefit the organization. The play, adapted
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County announced Monday it’s proud to celebrate the completion of its first participants in the County College program, an initiative designed to give residents an inside look at how county government operates. Through a series of classes, participants heard directly from county department heads about the services they provide, how
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A 19-year-old Redmond resident was killed Friday evening when the speeding motorcycle on which he was a passenger collided head-on with an SUV at a southeast Bend intersection. Police said Monday the seriously injured motorcyclist remains hospitalized and may be charged in the fatal crash.
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Bend Police on Monday released the name of last week’s home invasion suspect and said he died after falling from the home’s second-story balcony during a struggle with the homeowner.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Spring break is almost here, and despite fast-rising gas prices, thousands of travelers will be flocking to places where they can get some sun and have some fun. And that means Bend and Central Oregon remain the region’s top travel destination, AAA Oregon/Idaho reports. AAA Travel booking data reveals top destinations
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum will begin its Spring break programming on Saturday, March 21st, featuring the return of live flight demonstrations and several new exhibitions. The museum will also transition to summer hours, staying open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The seasonal schedule includes the Sky Hunters bird of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter arrived on the calendar in Central Oregon, but the weather hasn’t looked much like it. Temperatures have been running well above normal in recent months, and mountain snowpack has lagged behind typical levels. Because snowpack helps supply the region’s rivers and groundwater through the summer, water conservation is becoming increasingly
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KATY, Tx. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old climber from Bend is now among the nation’s top adaptive athletes after earning a podium finish at a national competition in Texas. Evangeline Crossman placed second at the 2026 USA Paraclimbing National Championships in Katy, competing against some of the top adaptive climbers in the country. The Bend teen
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects and seasonal closures continue across the region. La Pine and surrounding area Crews are installing temporary pavement and widening the S Century Drive and Huntington Road intersection while also doing landscape work.
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KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the Klamath Tribes’ treaty territory, tribal councilors are working to protect a rare blue-green algae known as Mare’s eggs, or Nostoc pruniforme. The unusual, water balloon-like organisms draw curious tourists who sometimes pick them from the water, killing them and disrupting their fragile habitat. Scientists consider Mare’s eggs nitrogen-fixing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District hosted the inaugural Second Saturday Paws and Pints event on Saturday, a new pet-focused gathering designed for the local community. The event featured dog-specific vendors, food trucks and activities ranging from live music to specialized spa care. Modeled after the First Friday tradition, the recurring event was
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) A group of community members has filed a recall petition targeting the executive director and several board members of the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District. The Facebook group Waves of Change announced that it submitted the petitions, alleging ethical and financial misconduct involving the district’s executive director and claiming board members supported the alleged
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