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Sisters Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant from WaFd Bank

March 18, 2025 3:20 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the…

Cougar Rock Vegetation Treatments USFS Sisters Ranger District

Deschutes National Forest OKs 2,800-acre thinning, mowing and prescribed burn project north of Sisters

March 18, 2025 1:21 pm Barney Lerten

The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it’s signed the final decision for the 2,800-acre Cougar Rock Restoration Project north of Sisters,…

KTVZ News partners with Backyard Media to deliver morning news and weather forecasts to radio listeners

March 17, 2025 1:25 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News and Backyard Media have entered into a partnership that will bring local news and weather updates to radio listeners…

Sisters Highway 20 roundabout art Through Time Dan Chen Pride of Place Karen Yank

Sisters chooses two finalists for Highway 20-Locust Street roundabout art; models on display for public review

March 17, 2025 12:29 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Sisters says it’s excited to announce the two finalists for the roundabout art installation…

Cascade Chute Out returns: Three Central Oregon rodeos partner to offer $10,000 grand prize for top performer

March 14, 2025 11:56 am Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Stampede, along with their friends and partners at the Sisters Rodeo and the Crooked…

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden announces upcoming town halls in Prineville, Sisters

March 7, 2025 12:37 pm Barney Lerten

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.…

Local favorite Sisters Meat & Smokehouse plans to open third location in Bend

March 6, 2025 6:10 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local favorite for freshly cut meats and massive sandwiches could soon be coming to Bend. Sisters Meats & Smokehouse…

Dry Canyon warehouse fire Cloverdale RFPD

Cause of $1.1 million warehouse-office fire off Highway 126 traced to improper disposal of oily rags

March 6, 2025 10:38 am Barney Lerten

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…

Anthony Broadman and Emerson Levy host legislative town hall in Sisters

February 22, 2025 7:17 pm Tracee Tuesday

Sisters, ORE. (KTVZ) –The Sisters Library was standing room only for a legislative town hall with Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative…

Children’s Museum of Central Oregon pops up at Sisters Elementary

February 22, 2025 7:10 pm Tracee Tuesday

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon popped up at the new Sisters Elementary School on Saturday. The mobile museum…

Legislative Town Hall Bend location move

Big crowds prompt Central Oregon lawmakers to shift location of third town hall Sunday in Bend

February 21, 2025 3:37 pm Barney Lerten

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…

KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices

February 17, 2025 4:42 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

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…

Sisters Outlaws seniors lead the charge in growing girls’ wrestling

February 11, 2025 11:50 pm Dylan Anderman

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Girls are proving they’re capable of anything—even in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Wrestling is no longer…

Sisters Rodeo is gearing up for their 85th year by adding a full performance

January 24, 2025 7:50 pm Dylan Anderman

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…

Sisters becomes Oregon’s second International Dark Sky community; sixth area of state to receive designation

January 24, 2025 12:47 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International. This designation makes it the…

Janelle Bynum sworn-in as Representative for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District

January 3, 2025 1:14 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) – Democrat Janelle Bynum was sworn-in Friday with her colleagues in the 119th U.S. Congress. Representative Bynum was elected…