Update: All evacuation levels lifted for Sno Park Fire in Deschutes County
Update: All evacuation levels have been lifted for the Sno Park Fire in Deschutes County Update from Deschutes Alerts: “Due to fire conditions the…
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Decision 2026: Deschutes County prepares for November election as local candidate field is finalized
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The local candidate field is set, and preparations are underway in Deschutes County for the November general election.Deschutes…
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DOJ sues Oregon over in-state tuition for undocumented students
(KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Justice filed lawsuits Thursday against Oregon, Arizona, New Mexico, and Washington over state laws that grant…
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There’s Good News: Jefferson County crews rescue 2 dogs from pond
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire and EMS crews came to the rescue of two dogs that became trapped in a pond and could not get…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty declare impasse over pay, cost of living
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Faculty Forum has declared an impasse in contract negotiations with Central Oregon…
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Judge pauses US Postal Service plan to implement Trump’s new mail voting restrictions
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the US…
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Programming Alert: KTVZ News Preempted Friday Evening for Sports Coverage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to sports coverage on FOX and NBC, KTVZ News will change our broadcast schedule Friday evening, resulting in the preemption…
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Senators demand probe into official accused of diverting wildfire resources
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three U.S. senators are demanding an investigation into Michael Boren, undersecretary of agriculture for natural resources and…
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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Announce Passing of Paiute Chief Joseph Moses
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paiute Chief Joseph Moses passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 27, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs announced.…
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Cliff Bentz meets Prineville residents over Rowe Creek Complex fire impacts
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz held a town hall meeting in Prineville, Ore., to speak with local residents about the Rowe Creek…
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26th annual Airshow of the Cascades ready to take flight in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual…
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Bend sees increase in e-bike injuries
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency room visits for E-bike injuries in Saint Charles are reaching new highs. Today, the number of injures reached 83 for…
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Look up, Central Oregon: Partial lunar eclipse to light up tonight’s sky
CENTRAL OREGON — Central Oregonians have a reason to look up Thursday night, as a partial lunar eclipse puts on a celestial show over the High…
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Bend man caught with commercial quantity of fentanyl near Sisters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 46-year-old Bend resident was arrested Wednesday night near Sisters after law enforcement officers found him carrying a…
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Fire restrictions remain in effect on Oregon and Washington BLM public lands
OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the Pacific Northwest faces a record-setting…
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Evacuation orders reduced for Crook County near Rowe Creek Complex
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of…
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UPDATE: Quick-acting neighbors alert crews to Bend house fire; $315K in damage
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly…
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Redline Rally returns to Mt. Bachelor on August 29
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host its sixth annual Redline Rally this Saturday, Aug. 29. The invite-only mountain bike competition…
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Volunteer registration opens for SOLVE’s annual ‘Pick It Up, Bend!’ riverside cleanup
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!”…
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Oregon AG sues Trump administration over new Title X funding restrictions
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit against the federal government today over new restrictions placed on Title X…
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