Sisters Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant from WaFd Bank
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the…
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Deschutes National Forest OKs 2,800-acre thinning, mowing and prescribed burn project north of Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it’s signed the final decision for the 2,800-acre Cougar Rock Restoration Project north of Sisters,…
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KTVZ News partners with Backyard Media to deliver morning news and weather forecasts to radio listeners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News and Backyard Media have entered into a partnership that will bring local news and weather updates to radio listeners…
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Sisters chooses two finalists for Highway 20-Locust Street roundabout art; models on display for public review
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Sisters says it’s excited to announce the two finalists for the roundabout art installation…
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Cascade Chute Out returns: Three Central Oregon rodeos partner to offer $10,000 grand prize for top performer
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Stampede, along with their friends and partners at the Sisters Rodeo and the Crooked…
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announces upcoming town halls in Prineville, Sisters
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Friday that he will hold town halls on Sunday, March 16 in Linn and Clackamas counties with U.S.…
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Local favorite Sisters Meat & Smokehouse plans to open third location in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local favorite for freshly cut meats and massive sandwiches could soon be coming to Bend. Sisters Meats & Smokehouse…
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Cause of $1.1 million warehouse-office fire off Highway 126 traced to improper disposal of oily rags
A fire traced to improper disposal of oily rags destroyed a large warehouse and office building off Highway 126 in the Dry Canyon between Redmond and…
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Anthony Broadman and Emerson Levy host legislative town hall in Sisters
Sisters, ORE. (KTVZ) –The Sisters Library was standing room only for a legislative town hall with Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative…
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Children’s Museum of Central Oregon pops up at Sisters Elementary
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon popped up at the new Sisters Elementary School on Saturday. The mobile museum…
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Big crowds prompt Central Oregon lawmakers to shift location of third town hall Sunday in Bend
Central Oregon lawmakers are holding the third of three legislative town halls on Sunday afternoon in Bend, but they have moved the event to a…
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers…
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Sisters Outlaws seniors lead the charge in growing girls’ wrestling
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Girls are proving they’re capable of anything—even in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Wrestling is no longer…
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Sisters Rodeo is gearing up for their 85th year by adding a full performance
The 85th Annual Sisters Rodeo is shaping up to be one of the biggest events in its storied history, and tickets are selling faster than ever. This…
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Sisters becomes Oregon’s second International Dark Sky community; sixth area of state to receive designation
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation makes it the…
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Janelle Bynum sworn-in as Representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected…
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Boy Scouts to Collect Christmas Trees in Central Oregon: December 28-29 and January 4-5
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your…
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Fire burns RV in Sisters; resident suffers burns trying to put out blaze
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A travel trailer burned in a fire Wednesday near a Sisters hotel and the occupant was able to escape but suffered burns…
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Sisters-based Roundhouse Foundation awards over $2 million to rural support organizations
The Roundhouse Foundation has announced grants for 134 organizations that work in rural and Indigenous communities in Oregon, with $2,026,500 in…
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Forest Service plans roadside brush trimming near Black Butte, Metolius River on Sisters Ranger District
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Roadside brush trimming operations will begin as soon as Friday along Forest Service Road 11 on the Sisters Ranger…
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