Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert held a town hall meeting in Redmond to address community concerns and discuss his first seven months in office. The meeting, held at the VFW building, lasted more than 2 hours and covered topics ranging from gun rights to immigration enforcement. The event is part of
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Transportation says the large “Lower Bridge Way” project in Terrebonne is moving forward on schedule, despite getting a late start. ODOT officials say the project is expected to be completed by October. When finished, it will create a new interchange where U.S. Highway 97 will pass over Lower Bridge Way. The upgrades
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LOS ANGELES, Ca. (KTVZ) — The Arizona rock band Jimmy Eat World announced a North American tour on Tuesday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album “Bleed American.” The tour is scheduled to begin June 9, 2026, at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver and will conclude in November 2026 at the Vans Warped
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After an extensive and thoughtful search process, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced the hiring of Casey Andrews as the new executive director. The search engaged the Hiring Committee of the Board of Directors, additional board members, staff, and volunteers, who collectively dedicated more than 1,000 hours reviewing
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Oregon State Police on Monday released the name of a La Grande man who was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras. A Bend man was injured in the collision.
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, just announced that its annual peer-to-peer fundraising event, the 2026 Bowl For Kids’ Sake is back and taking place on Thursday, May 7, at Sun Mountain Fun Center in Bend. This year, the event goes retro with an 80s-themed cosmic bowling
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man was shot Sunday night in an undeveloped area south of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds after a property dispute, but authorities released few details Monday amid an active investigation. Redmond police officers were dispatched to the scene around 8:45 p.m. after the victim called 911 to report he had been
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a change in defense attorneys, a murder trial has been delayed a second time for a Bend man accused of the fatal stabbing of his roommate in August 2024. Robert Carter Lawrence, 52, is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon in
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Wanderlust Tours is hosting a “Romance in the Snow” tour this Valentine’s Day weekend, offering couples a chance to go snowshoeing under the stars. The experience is priced at $150 per person and includes a bonfire at an amphitheater built out of snow. The event serves as an outdoor alternative to
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By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer’s North America stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday and hopes to sell about 200 of its namesake outdoor sportswear stores in the United States and Canada, citing declining sales and supply chain challenges. The company said its
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville police took a man into custody Monday morning following reports of threats circulating on social media that mentioned a specific officer and Crook County High School, officials said.
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(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, February 7th, a single-vehicle rollover crash involving a green Subaru Forrester occurred on SE Juniper Canyon Road. 47-year-old Angel Ball of Prineville was identified as the driver and was pronounced dead on scene. According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, deputies discovered evidence that the
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep.Janelle Bynum, announced on Monday $3.8 million in federal funding to kick-start the expansion of Redmond Airport. Here’s what each lawmaker and city officials had to say in Monday’s announcement: “My visit to the Redmond Airport last fall showed me first-hand how this funding
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades said Monday it’s hosting free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and individuals through April 15. The service is provided through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, known as VITA. The VITA program is designed to help people who need assistance preparing their own tax
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs were honored for their decades-long bighorn sheep restoration efforts during the Wild Sheep Foundation’s annual show last month. The Tribes received the Wild Sheep Foundation’s Federal Statesman Award, which recognizes government agencies for outstanding contributions to wild sheep conservation. The recognition follows a successful
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Mayo Clinic anywhere between 1 in 50 thousand and 1 in 100 thousand young athletes die from sudden cardiac arrests. But here in Central Oregon, St. Charles Bend is working to prevent those tragedies before they happen. Through their free teen testing event on Saturday, they allowed teens
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Redmond resident and KTVZ viewer says they were the latest victim of a viral TikTok prank known as the “door kick challenge.” Video shared by the homeowner with KTVZ shows someone running up to a home, kicking the front door, and sprinting away. The incident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dramatic blaze involving a Kia Soul caused a partial closure of Highway 97 near Bend today, drawing a swift response from Oregon State Police and local firefighters. The incident, which saw flames erupt from the vehicle just before noon, left no injuries as all occupants escaped safely. Authorities are investigating
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite community rumors that the Central Oregon Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) might close, the organization’s CEO, Bob Mickelsen, confirmed to KTVZ News that the chapter is staying open and busier than ever. In fact, a special Valentine’s Day Bed Build is on the calendar for Saturday, February 14, bringing together volunteers from the Sisters Rotary Club and
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced recently that they secured more than $100 million in federal investments for 54 community projects across Oregon, including over $7 million for four in Central Oregon, from canal piping to groundwater testing and “floating solar” plans. The funding was included in two Fiscal Year
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