BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fall is just getting underway, but now is a good time for Central Oregon drivers to start thinking about getting their vehicles ready for winter.Les Schwab says drivers planning to travel in snow, ice or temperatures at or below 40 degrees should consider switching to winter tires. The company says winter
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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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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Solid Waste will host three free household hazardous waste collection events in La Pine, Sisters and Redmond during October. The one-day events allow local residents to safely dispose of accepted hazardous household materials free of charge. All three collection events will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark, and artificial light can disrupt their migration and increase the risk of window and building collisions. KTVZ’s Lance Campbell is looking at why darker skies matter during migration season, what people
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Feed Sisters 2026 food drive aims to collect 5,000 pounds of nonperishable food for the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank during its annual campaign, which runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 31 in Sisters, Ore. The food drive comes as demand for assistance at the Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank has more than
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Search and rescue volunteers brought a 56-year-old Silverton, Ore., woman to safety Wednesday after she became hypothermic while hiking near Golden Lake in the Three Sisters Wilderness Area. Deschutes County 911 received a distress signal at 12:51 p.m. through a Garmin SOS activation. Search and Rescue members hiked approximately 6.5 miles
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CENTRAL OREGON — From early heat and limited water to fields still producing strawberries and pumpkins, harvest season is telling a different story from one Central Oregon farm to the next.At Sakari Farms, farm manager Sam Schreiner said this growing season has been tougher than most. Heat arrived early and persisted, while water availability remained
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Incoming freshmen at Sisters High School had the campus to themselves Monday for a dedicated orientation day to begin the new school year. The new high school students spent their morning getting to know one another and touring the building. Upperclassmen volunteered as mentors for the day, guiding tours and answering
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a commercial quantity of fentanyl during a traffic stop. Jeremy Scott Boggs was taken into custody following a month-long investigation by the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement team into suspected illegal narcotics sales. Detectives with
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Habitat for Humanity is opening applications today for Larch Commons, a new housing development offering 25 homeownership opportunities in Sisters, Ore. The project introduces the organization’s first workforce housing tier alongside permanently affordable homes, offering housing options for local workers as home prices rise in the area. Larch Commons will
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We asked… and Central Oregon, you delivered — and what a beautiful view you gave us.Tonight, we asked you to share the moments that made you stop, look up and reach for your camera. You answered with sunsets spilling across the High Desert, stunning familiar landscapes in a whole new light and unforgettable moments beneath
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two longtime members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District are being honored for their years of service and contributions to the community. Capt. Dave Wellington and Capt. Doug Meyer were recognized by fellow firefighters and district leaders, who highlighted their work supporting the department’s volunteers and future first responders. Fire Chief
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District added a new fire engine and ambulance to its response fleet today. Community members were invited to attend a christening ceremony for the two new emergency vehicles. The event served as an expression of gratitude for emergency service funding. Celebrations began with a traditional wetting ceremony
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire officials announced tonight that the Akawa Butte Fire is 10% contained and now fully surrounded by hand lines and dozer lines. The update was provided during a community meeting held in Sisters earlier this evening, where officials reported the containment level had doubled in just a few hours. The progress
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Sisters High School has served as an evacuation site for the Akawa fire for almost a week, providing shelter and resources to approximately 100 people. The Red Cross and Salvation Army are supporting evacuees, with the Red Cross operating five shelters across Central and Eastern Oregon to assist those displaced by wildfires. The Red Cross
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Hot, dry weather, low humidity, and occasional gusty winds continue to keep fire danger very high across Central Oregon. With several active wildfires already burning, it only takes one spark to start another.Here are a few simple ways you can help protect our communities:Prevent human-caused sparks. Avoid mowing dry grass during the hottest part of
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek visited Central Oregon Friday to tour the Akawa Butte Fire, announcing federal approval for a Fire Management Assistance Grant that will cover 75% of the blaze’s costs. The governor also addressed the significant strain on resources and the potential use of the Oregon National Guard as the nearly
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Akawa Butte Fire continues burning areas near Sisters, Residents gathered at Sisters High School to hear from fire officials on the latest of the fire. A town meeting was held in Sisters, Ore., earlier tonight to update residents on ongoing wildfires. Officials have declared the wildfire the number one
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of Sisters is rallying to support firefighters and residents affected by nearby fires. Local businesses Lucky’s Woodsman and Sisters Athletic Club are offering free services to those protecting the area and anyone displaced from their homes. These community efforts come as fires in the region are getting closer to
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters Athletic Club opened its facilities today to offer free showers and Wi-Fi access to evacuees and firefighters displaced by the Akawa Butte Fire. The blaze continues to cause evacuations across Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. The club’s services are available to all evacuees, regardless of membership status and will continue for
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