(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 20th just after 6 p.m., the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon near milepost 4. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested. The agency said a white Dodge pickup was traveling southbound but went
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Mt. Bachelor community is mourning Riggins, a beloved avalanche rescue dog, teammate, and friend, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 18. Betsy Norsen, a Mt. Bachelor veteran of nearly 26 years and longtime Patrol and Mountain Operations leader, brought Riggins to the mountain in 2011, when he took his first ride
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite a late push from the James Madison Dukes, scoring the last 3 touchdowns of the game, they were unable to topple the Mighty Oregon Ducks. A late field goal from Atticus Sappington all but secured the 51-34 win for the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks are now looking ahead to the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first ever Deck the Walls Event took place on Saturday with hundreds of people in attendance. Outside of Bend Brewing Co. the skiing and snowboarding competition brought the community together and brought snow with them. The Snow the riders are riding on is fresh snow brought from Mount Bachelor. The
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(Adding video and quotes from ODOT PIO Kacey Davey and State Rep. Emerson Levy) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When legislators met for a special session earlier this year, they thought it would be the end of ODOT funding discussions. On Thursday, the governor’s office told KTVZ News it is pausing the plan the legislators passed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A unique winter sports event is taking shape in the heart of Bend, bringing mountain action to the city’s downtown core. Workers are constructing a wall ride ramp in the backyard of Bend Brewing Company, just feet from Drake Park, for the “Deck the Walls” snow competition. The event is scheduled for
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(Update: added video including interview with founder) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular early-season snowboard event in Bend is on hold this year due to a lack of snow at Mount Bachelor, but organizers say the heart of the Dirksen Derby, community, fundraising and connection, is still very much alive. The Dirksen Derby, founded in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The public is invited to attend two Sunday vigils to honor and remember community members who passed away this year while experiencing homelessness. Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is a poignant event aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and inspiring collective action to address its root causes, organizers said in an announcement
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend celebrated its inaugural Club 105 ceremony on Thursday, a new program to recognize and reward youth who attended the club for at least 105 days in 2025. The Club 105 initiative aims to encourage consistent attendance, as youth who participate for 105 days are
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Festival of Trees set a new record this year, raising more than $223,000 for ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as Hospice of Redmond. Organizers announced the organization’s name change during the annual gala. ClearPath Healthcare said the money will help ensure patients without insurance can still receive hospice care and provide
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough fundraising effort collected $7,250 from over 220 individuals in support of local food banks this holiday season. During the month of December, Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough invited its members and the community to make financial contributions to assist local nonprofits in their communities. Donations raised provide food and other needed items to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A powerful storm that has prompted evacuations in Western Oregon also brought 1-2 inches of rain around Central Oregon overnight and sent some creeks and rivers surging close to or over their banks. The flooding threat in Central Oregon eased Friday as a flood watch was allowed to expire, but much
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and Housing Works said Friday they have partnered to replace more than 100 high-volume toilets at Summit Park Apartments with high-efficiency models, aiming to save water and reduce utility bills. The retrofit is expected to save Housing Works approximately $10,600 annually, or $105 per toilet. The outdated
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from Jurassic Quest returning to Redmond to a party at The Pavilion in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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In Redmond, a community-backed arts effort is stepping up where school budgets fall short. It’s exactly the kind of innovative, student-centered effort KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union look to celebrate through One Class at a Time — supporting the teachers and programs that make a difference every day.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trinity Lutheran School in Bend has announced it is closed today, Friday, December 19th, due to no power in the building. The school said it will send more information to parents via email.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for something festive to do between Christmas and New Year’s, there’s a unique way to celebrate in Central Oregon, a Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball in Redmond. The High Desert Music Hall will host the event on Saturday, December 27th, offering a night of music, magic, and mystery. Organizers say
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is seeking public input on a revised environmental assessment for an invasive plant management project in Central Oregon. “This is a critical opportunity for the public to help shape how we manage invasive plants across the Prineville District,” said Amanda S. Roberts, Prineville District manager. “We’re
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brand-new arts and culture festival is coming to the heart of Bend. The inaugural BCD Block Party will take over the Bend Central District on Friday and Saturday, July 10–11, 2026, bringing together local artists, performers, makers, and community members for a two-day celebration of creativity in all its forms. Designed to highlight
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine Schools for $20,000 for a new housing development that will give priority to school district staff.. The transaction was completed last week on the property, known as Stone Creek Commons, which will
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