There’s Good News: Bend teacher named runner-up in OnPoint prize, awarded $5,000
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend Senior High teacher is being recognized in OnPoint Community Credit Union’s 2026 Prize for Excellence in Education.…
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Developing: 40,000 Southern Californians ordered to evacuate amid threat of chemical explosion
By Dennis Romero – NBC News An estimated 40,000 people in Orange County, California, have been ordered to evacuate over fears that a tank containing…
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Brush fire near NW Cedar Place contained by Crook County Fire & Rescue
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue along with support from ODF and BLM firefighters were able to stop the spread of a brush…
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Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israeli forces of sexual violence and abuse while in custody
By Kara Fox, Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — Activists on board a humanitarian flotilla intercepted by Israeli forces on their way to Gaza say they…
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Honoring Those Who Served: Memorial Day 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across Central Oregon gather this Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women…
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Madras City Administrator selection process narrows to three finalists
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has identified three finalists for its next City Administrator position, advancing Brenda Fahey, Maurice…
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China’s worst coal mining blast in over a decade kills 90
By Simone McCarthy, Hira Humayun, Bo Gu, CNN Beijing (CNN) — A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 90 people,…
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Alfalfa Fire District Rescinds Policy Days Before Federal Hearing, District Remains Under State Investigation
ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Fire District Board has rescinded their policy restricting access to district facilities following public…
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Structure fire in Bend Thursday evening leaves two homes uninhabitable
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 11:30 pm on Thursday, May 21 2026, multiple 911 callers reported a structure fire near Boyd Acres Rd in NE Bend. First…
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Update: The 0197 Fire burning west of Sunriver has been contained
Update: According to information provided by Watch Duty, the fire has been contained. Update: According to information provided by Watch Duty, the…
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Mt. Bachelor invests in modernization project for Northwest chairlift
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has begun a significant modernization project on its Northwest chairlift, with construction activities commencing…
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Memorial Day weekend could be costly and chaotic whether you’re on the road, in the sky or just staying home
By Holly Yan, Matt Egan, CNN (CNN) — Despite sky-high fuel prices and soaring grocery bills, millions of Americans are sticking to their…
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump Cabinet
This story was originally published by FOX News. Click here for live updates. WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her…
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Scam Alert: Bend Police warn of scammers posing as law enforcement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police have reported a significant increase in scams impersonating law enforcement over the past several weeks, with…
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A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — New technology allowing audio of plane crashes to be extracted from still images has prompted the…
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COCC to award first associate degrees at Oregon prison
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s education program at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution is set to confer its first-ever…
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Celebrate Oregon Wine Month at Art Meets Wine in Sunriver fundraiser
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Art Meets Wine in Sunriver event will return for its eighth year on Saturday, May 30th, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at…
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Happening Next: Learn About Homeownership Opportunities at an Affordable Home Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are invited to a free Affordable Homeownership Fair on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at…
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Boating safety tips for a memorable Oregon waterway experience
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s waterways are therapeutic, no matter the activity. For mental health, physical fitness, angling, and spending time…
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Oregon’s Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — After winning the Republican primary in Oregon’s Second Congressional District, Cliff Bentz is now turning his full…
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