The Bend Summer Festival made its return this weekend
BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Saturday, festival goers braved the heat, as they were eager to take in all that the festival has to offer; from live music and…
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Downed power line sparks fire near Century Drive in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A startling scene unfolded on Bend’s westside late Saturday afternoon when a downed power line near Century Drive sparked a…
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Bend Summer Festival returns in downtown Bend for another year of entertainment
Bend Summer Festival kicked off Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Bend. The festival is a celebration of summer in Central Oregon, along…
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New technology from OSU-Cascades and community partners is aimed at reducing food waste
OSU-Cascades students in Hospitality Management and Engineering have been working together since 2018, hoping to better understand and reduce food…
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Oregon Department of Forestry says they’re ‘anticipating the fire season to pick up’ amid red flag warnings
(Update: Adding video, comments from ODF) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– We’re just a week into July, and already this fire season has been busy. In just…
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Sign of the times: Bend’s family-owned M.C. Smith Signs marks a half-century in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — M.C. Smith Signs, a trusted name in custom signage and branding solutions, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.…
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‘A privilege’: As wildfire season ramps up, the Redmond Smokejumpers are prepped and ready
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is home to one of seven US Forest Service bases in the country—where smokejumpers convene and set out to be…
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Problem Solvers: ‘Unseen and unheard:’ Mother of son with mental illness talks about lack of local resources
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Alliance on Mental Health reports that 900,000 Oregonians reportedly experience a mental illness each year,…
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Pacific Power outage on Bend Westside affects nearly 3,000; enhanced safety settings the cause
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Pacific Power sent out a notice around 8 p.m, alerting nearly 3,000 customers about a power outage on Bend’s westside, with a…
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Once Bend’s Post Office, reservations are open for downtown’s new boutique hotel ahead of fall opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead…
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Exploring the female future of law enforcment: Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy held in Redmond
(Update: Correcting name of judge who conducted mock trial) RREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy was…
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Pope Leo XIV appoints Iowa priest Rev. Thomas Hennen as the new bishop for the Diocese of Baker
Reverend Thomas Hennen was introduced Thursday as the newly chosen bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, which spans more than 66,000…
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Oregon to receive up to $10.1 million as part of nationwide settlements with eight more opioid drug-makers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Thursday approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation says federal funding cuts threaten critical services to help crime victims
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Children’s Foundation is sounding the alarm that the State of Oregon is being forced to make cuts in key…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman ‘Fire Corps’ volunteers honored with state fire marshal’s ‘Silver Sparky Award’
(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A single spark can change everything, and stopping a fire before it has a chance to impact…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announces he will be running for a fourth term in the 2026 election
(Update: Adding video, recorded livestream from meeting with reporters) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, announced Thursday…
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More than 400 ODOT employees facing layoffs July 31st amid funding crisis Â
Governor Tina Kotek and the Oregon Department of Transportation announced Monday the first wave of layoffs of state workers who deliver basic…
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Ride on: Two newly created mountain bike trails open at Wanoga Sno-Park, with three more on the way this summer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — The Wanoga Downhill Trails project, which has been years in the making, broke ground in mid-June and plans to add a total of five…
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Prineville has a brand new bookstore to visit and enjoy: Oliver Books
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new bookstore in Prineville with a bit of a twist. Oliver Books has opened its doors on Court Street. The…
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‘It’s a great tool’: Local emergency officials react to Watch Duty app’s growing role in monitoring wildfires
(Update: Adding video, details, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As wildfire season intensifies, many Central Oregonians are turning to the Watch Duty…
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