Crash on Highway 197 kills southern Wasco County man; OSP releases name, details
(Update: Adding video) TYGH VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Maupin man was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 197 in Wasco County, Oregon State Police…
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$700 worth of Halloween decorations stolen from Redmond display
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A massive Halloween display in southwest Redmond is missing some key features due to late-night thieves, and the owner is…
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Street Dog Hero receives $5,000 grant from Miranda Lambert’s ‘Mutts Across America’ program
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Street Dog Hero says it has been recognized as the top nonprofit organization in Oregon and awarded a…
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Warm Springs man gets federal prison sentence for online luring, exploiting teen victim
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 11 years in federal prison for using online…
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Bend church parishioners the latest target of long-running gift-card scam, now enhanced by artificial intelligence
Several members of a Bend church have become the latest intended targets of a gift-card scam that has been around for years but appears to be getting…
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‘A rewarding way to give back’: Central Oregon’s AARP Foundation Tax Aide program seeking volunteers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tax season may be months away, but Central Oregon’s AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is already recruiting volunteers. The…
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Madras attorney Timothy R. Gassner receives 2025 David C. Glenn Professionalism Award
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 50 years, David C. Glenn has served as a role model for professionalism within…
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Café Yumm! to hold fundraiser Friday benefitting Think Wild Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Friday, October 10th, from 4 to 7 p.m., head on down to Café Yumm! in Bend’s Old Mill District to support Think…
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TACO TUESDAY: It’s National Taco Day!
(KTVZ) Tuesday, October 7th marks National Taco Day! National Taco Day used to be celebrated on October 4th but was adjusted so that it would always…
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SPOOKY SEASON: Moonlight Haunted Market happening Saturday at Silver Moon Brewing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Saturday, October 11th, at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, there’s a Moonlight Haunted Market! Get in the spirit of…
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ONE NIGHT ONLY: Central Oregon Mastersingers invites you to ‘Rooted in Song’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Celebrate an unforgettable evening of music, community, and connection as the Central Oregon Mastersingers proudly present…
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CAST YOUR VOTE: ODFW to hold public viewing of annual stamp art contest submissions, you can vote for your favorite
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting the public to view artwork entered in the annual stamp art contest! That’s…
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Bend housing advocacy group hosts event to remember those priced out of Central Oregon
Monday is World Habitat Day, a time for communities around the globe to reflect on the fundamental right to housing and the ongoing challenge of…
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EDCO names five ‘Growth Stage’ finalists for 2025 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the five Growth Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025…
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La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel back in court, but ruling on fitness to stand trial delayed
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his 5-pound Chihuahua with a shovel last spring was back in court…
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Crook County High School principal paying fine to settle state ethics claim, pays district back for business use of gym
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine to settle a state ethics investigation…
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More progress seen on Foley Ridge Fire as crews hold it to less than 500 acres
McKENZIE BRIDGE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A month after lightning sparked the Foley Ridge Fire in the Willamette National Forest, more than 100 firefighters…
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FEMA proposes new requirements for communities in the National Flood Insurance Program, seeking comments
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – FEMA is proposing new requirements for communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. The draft plan for…
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Makin’ it Local hosts month of food donation drives, community events in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Makin’ It Local is pleased to host their annual October Feed Sisters Food Drive, in cooperation with the Sisters Kawanis Food…
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Destination Rehab receives grant from Parkinson’s Foundation, will help launch, expand access to free programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation to expand access to free, community-based…
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