BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 40-year-old Bend resident died Thursday night after crashing an electric scooter in a closed construction zone in Bend. Bend Police identified the deceased man as Tommy Robert Banks. Officers responded to the area of NE Division Street near Third Street at approximately 10:47 p.m. after a passerby saw a man
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6971 Shad Road in Terrebonne. Community members are encouraged to donate and help save lives.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterinary experts at the Oregon Zoo have launched a comprehensive treatment plan for Tula-Tu, an Asian elephant calf battling elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, or EEHV. Care staff alerted veterinarians on Oct. 24 after noticing subtle changes in the calf’s behavior and energy levels. Testing at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Election Day just days away, new ballot-return data is offering a closer look at who’s participating in the 2026 general election across Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. A voter prepares to return a ballot at an official Oregon ballot drop box ahead of the November 3 general election. (KTVZ) According
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Influenza vaccination rates among Oregon health care workers continued to decline during the 2025-2026 flu season, dropping to 52%, according to new state data published today. The rate represents a sharp decrease from the 2019-2020 season, when 85% of health care personnel in the state received a flu shot, according to
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Ceramics students from Crook County High School recently visited kindergarten students at Steins Pillar to deliver completed clay sculptures based on the younger children’s monster drawings. The collaborative project began several weeks ago when kindergarteners at Pillar drew original monster designs. High school ceramics students then took on the challenge of bringing those drawings to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville’s Annual Candy Crawl is happening today from 1 to 5 p.m.! The Prineville Police Department invites families to dress up, grab their candy buckets and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun, with plenty of candy, costumes and activities for the whole family.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County will offer free pumpkin composting drop-off events on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 to help residents dispose of their jack-o’-lanterns after Halloween. The county is encouraging residents to compost spent pumpkins instead of sending them to landfills. In addition to the designated drop-off sites, residents can compost pumpkins in
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Democrats have released an investigation alleging that corporate nursing home operators and private equity investors systematically siphon taxpayer funds into corporate profits at the expense of staffing and patient safety. The report, led by Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, alongside Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Andy Kim, D-New Jersey,
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TERREBONE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students from Silver Rail visited a pumpkin patch this week at no cost to their families, giving children an opportunity to participate in a seasonal tradition. The trip was organized by the Silver Rail Children’s Fund, a nonprofit established following a shooting incident. Nicole Ybarrondo founded the Silver Rail Children’s Fund
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This article was written by KGW News: DAYTON, Ore. (KGW) — Three people are dead after a crash involving two helicopters Thursday afternoon near the McMinnville Municipal Airport, causing the closure of all eastbound and westbound lanes on Highway 233 a mile west of Dayton. Yamhill County Sheriff Sam Elliott held a press conference Thursday
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Video & interviews courtesy of KVAL EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three people were arrested during a Turning Point USA event at the University of Oregon Wednesday. The conservative advocacy group, founded by Charlie Kirk, continues to host its “Prove Me Wrong” events following his death. The event featured Alex Stein, a political commentator, who debated
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small microchip can make a big difference in helping lost pets find their way home. BrightSide Animal Center is making sure every pet adopted from its shelter has an extra layer of protection, providing a microchip to every animal as part of the adoption process. The microchips, which are about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is inviting families to stop by its lobby Friday, Oct. 30, for a Halloween treat. Families with children can visit the department at 555 NE 15th Street between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up a bag of treats and Halloween safety gear. While Halloween falls
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District is launching a new online tool to help residents prepare for wildfires. It’s called Fire Away and uses AI to provide district-approved guidance on topics like home protection, evacuation planning, and caring for pets and livestock. The tool is available 24/7 and can be
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Animals at the Oregon Zoo are getting in the spooky season spirit. Amur tiger brothers Dmitri and Luka got to enjoy a special pumpkin treat! Not only is it a yummy snack for these two, it’s also a great enrichment opportunity. And they love whipped cream! The pair celebrated their fourth birthday
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — MountainStar Family Relief Nursery will host the 6th Annual Bend Witches Paddle this Saturday, Oct. 31, at Riverbend Park in Bend. The free community gathering runs from 3 to 6 p.m. and aims to offer connection and support as Central Oregon mourns a recent tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deciding whether to visit an emergency room, urgent care clinic or primary care doctor often depends on the severity and location of a patient’s symptoms, according to medical professionals at St. Charles Health. Severe symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness, numbness or tingling require immediate emergency care,
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvARZ6_PqkQ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO) invites the community to the 25th Annual Bend Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, in downtown Bend. This year’s theme, “Saluting Our Veterans: 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice,” commemorates America’s 250th anniversary while honoring veterans of all eras and those
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power said Thursday it has reached a settlement with Oregon Public Utility Commission staff and other parties in the company’s 2027 general rate case that would bring a .03% rate increase next year. Pending final approval by the commission, residential customers would see a net average increase of about 0.3%
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