Bend Police seeking potential ‘additional’ victims of sexual abuse by Bend man
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police could use your help. They’re looking for any potential additional victims in a child abuse case. In November of 2023,…
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Detective finishes testimony in the Samson Garner Trial
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Samson Garner’s trial continued today after the weekend and holiday recess. Garner is on trial, accused of planning a mass…
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How Central Oregon could be impacted by proposed transportation funding bill
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are in a special session debating Governor Tina Kotek’s proposal — Oregon House Bill…
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Researchers take key step toward greener lighting and display technologies
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Scientists at Oregon State University have taken a big step toward lighting and display technologies…
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Museum’s Indigenous Speakers Series continues with three events this Fall
BEND, OR — This fall, the High Desert Museum’s popular Indigenous Speakers Series returns with three vibrant and inspiring…
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FIRE ALERT: Containment increases to 67% on the Flat Fire, evacuation orders lifted or downgraded
The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is 67%…
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How to Watch the 2025 NFL Kickoff Game: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles on NBC & Peacock
Sunday Night Football greets the NFL season with a special Thursday kickoff clash between longtime NFC East rivals. How’s this for some…
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Kiln to Open 43,000-Square-Foot Coworking Space in Bend’s Old Mill District in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kiln, a flex-office and coworking brand with locations across the Western U.S., announced plans to open a new…
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Suicide Prevention Month: National resources and local Redmond grief support group
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — September is National Suicide Prevention Month–aimed at raising awareness, spreading hope, and sparking meaningful…
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Bend nurses and healthcare workers donate 1,000 pounds of food to families in need
Local nurses and healthcare workers recently teamed up to donate 1,000 pounds of food for The Giving Plate to support Central Oregon families in…
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Heads up! School zones are back for motorists starting this week in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As kids head back to school this week in Central Oregon, the Bend Police Department has an important reminder for motorists:…
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Labor Day protests across U.S. and Central Oregon with message: ‘Workers Over Billionaires’
This Labor Day, demonstrators gathered across the country to call for fair wages and greater support for workers over billionaires. In Central…
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Bend Oregon Raider Nation (B.O.R.N) holds annual Labor Day picnic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The group Bend Oregon Raider Nation, which watches games together and gives back to the community through highway cleanups and…
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ODOT funding bill clears the House and now heads to the Senate for a vote – here’s what local leaders are saying
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A funding package for the Oregon Department of Transportation passed the Oregon House of Representatives on Monday and now heads…
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Air quality advisories in Deschutes County impact outdoor activities during Labor Day weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend in Central Oregon usually means playgrounds full of children, parks full of people, and outdoor enjoyment for…
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Missing Lane County man found deceased, death determined natural causes
LANE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lane County Sheriff’s detectives were able to confirm missing person Herbert Stout had hitchhiked away from his…
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Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…
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Central Oregon Labor Chapter holds annual picnic for union members and their families
The Central Oregon Labor Chapter held a picnic attended by dozens of union members and their families to celebrate the federal holiday and the…
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Chesterton Academy Mater Dei, Bend Oregon’s first Catholic High School opens this Fall
(Update: Adding video) Bend, OR (KTVZ) — Chesterton Academy of Mater Dei is announcing the opening of Central Oregon’s first Catholic high school.…
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Franklin Avenue Temporary One-way Closure Begins September 2
(Update: Adding video) Construction will begin Tuesday on Franklin Avenue, between Fourth and Eighth streets, to improve safety for all…
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