BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Fire Prevention Week, and fire officials are reminding you to be careful when charging your devices. This year’s campaign focuses on safe charging, including the risks of using cheap or unapproved chargers. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, between 2020 and 2025, there were 96 battery related fires in Oregon linked to
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old Sisters man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly breaking into an apartment and assaulting a woman and two juveniles inside, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Royce Shipley was taken into custody following a brief standoff at his nearby residence on North Woodson Street. Deputies responded to the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host an opening reception for the “33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Nov. 18, 2026. The exhibition displays work by adult and youth tribal members and will remain on view through Feb. 20, 2027. The annual exhibit is curated by Angela
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce awarded a $5,000 grant to the Family Access Network to support children and families in Crook County. The grant, provided through the chamber’s Capital Grant program, will help low-income families gain access to essential resources, including food, clothing, school supplies and stable housing. The Family
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon announced eight finalist companies on Monday for the 2026 Bend Venture Conference. The businesses will present on the main stage Oct. 15–16 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, Ore. Now in its 23rd year, the conference serves as the flagship event of High Desert Innovation
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students and families across Central Oregon can join people around the world Monday in recognizing the educators who help children learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. World Teachers’ Day is observed each year on October 5th to celebrate teachers and draw attention to the support, training, and working conditions they
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College and the Faculty Forum reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, following continued mediation between the two parties. All classes and college operations will proceed as scheduled on Monday, Oct. 5. The agreement resolves ongoing contract negotiations between the college administration and the union,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy from Bend suffered critical injuries Friday evening after the e-motorcycle he was riding collided with a minivan. The crash occurred at approximately 7:58 p.m. at the intersection of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. According to Bend Police, a white Dodge minivan was traveling northbound on 27th Street
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church will host God’s Closet this Sunday. From 9 a.m. till 1 p.m, they’re offering free clothing for children. The distribution includes items for both boys and girls, with sizes ranging from newborn to age 12. The church hosts the free clothing giveaway twice a year to assist
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View High School physics teacher Daniel Gibson received $2,000 in grant funding to purchase new laboratory equipment for his classroom. The funding includes $1,000 from the “One Class at a Time” program—a joint initiative by MidOregon Credit Union and television station KTVZ—along with a $1,000 matching grant from the Bend
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you may notice some Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District crews looking a little brighter. Throughout the month, crews will be wearing pink “Courage in Every Fight” shirts in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire district says the shirts are a show of support for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, October 2nd, is National Custodian Day—a chance to recognize the people working behind the scenes to keep schools clean, safe, and welcoming. Bend-La Pine Schools says, from classrooms and hallways to every corner of the building, custodians help create a place where students and staff can learn and thrive. So
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MALHEUR NATIONAL FOREST, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Emigrant Creek Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest plans to begin prescribed fire operations tomorrow, October 3rd, pending required approvals. The work is expected to continue through the fall, as weather conditions allow. Crews plan to burn about 2,600 acres in the Marshall Divine unit, about one
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity was awarded $5.065 million in state LIFT Homeownership funding today to support the construction of 33 permanently affordable homes in Bend, Ore. The homes will be built on surplus land provided through a partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools. The funding was approved by the Oregon Housing Stability
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned through online court documents the semi-truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, who was involved in a deadly crash that killed a newlywed couple William Micah Carter and Jennifer Lower Carter in 2025, has a warrant out for his arrest.On Thursday, Judge Wells Ashby issued the bench warrant.As of our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has released their quarterly report and according to the department, compared to previous years, crime is down and / or flat across the city.The report, which is posted below, highlights crimes against people, property and society, which all saw declines compared to the previous year.It is also
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for special recreation permits to provide commercial river services on the Lower Crooked River and Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. The application window opened Oct. 1, 2026 and closes Oct. 30, 2026. The agency will award up to four new permits for 100
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dr. Charan Cline has announced he will retire after more than 30 years in education, including seven years as superintendent of the Redmond School District.In a letter posted to the community on the district’s website, Cline said, “Serving the students, staff and community of Redmond has been one of the highest
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of “The Patch with a View” in Redmond to Bend Fall Festival, happening this coming weekend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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