What to know about the wolf spotted in Central Oregon
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — A young male gray wolf recently spotted in Central Oregon is healthy and mobile, according to the Oregon Department of Fish…
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How Pacific Power customers can save money through voluntary program and strategic energy use
(Update: adding video, information on program) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For Pacific Power customers, the timing of electricity use could matter just as…
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Oregon State Police investigate widespread vandalism at Lincoln County parks
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police are investigating extensive vandalism at multiple state parks in Lincoln County. The damage…
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Black bear sighted in Crooked River Ranch
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next, a black bear was spotted in Crooked River Ranch on Tuesday. The sighting was reported around 7:30 a.m. on…
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Drivers urged to slow down as Bend schools return September 9th
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department has a reminder for motorists: School starts September 9th, which means more kids will be walking and…
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Bend teen arrested after allegedly pointing replica handgun at group of teens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend boy was arrested Tuesday morning after police say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at three teens…
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13-year-old boy dies, six others injured in Douglas County crash
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy was killed and six other people were injured Friday afternoon in a head-on collision on Highway 38…
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Teen arrested after pointing replica handgun with laser sight at group in Bend
Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — A 15-year-old Bend resident was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he pointed a realistic replica handgun with a…
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Central Oregon leaders honor Dolly Parton’s legacy through Imagination Library
(UPDATE: Adding video; Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library’s impact on Central Oregon) CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — As fans around the world mourn…
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Homicide victims in Forest Grove, OR identified
Update: victim’s names released FOREST GROVE, Ore. (OPB) — Investigators have identified the victims which includes three generations of women: Mary…
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Oregon e-bike, e-scooter injuries rise as doctors warn of growing risks for kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As electric bikes and scooters become more common on Oregon streets, health officials are reporting a sharp rise in injuries,…
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Central Oregon drivers could see gas prices rise despite recent national dip
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Drivers in Central Oregon may have caught a small break at the pump recently, but that relief could be short-lived.…
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Rowe Creek Complex Fire reaches 91 percent containment
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and…
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Forest Service hiring for next year wildfire jobs
The U.S. Forest Service has posted nearly 2,000 full-time and seasonal jobs for the upcoming fire season across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The…
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$20k worth of Golf Clubs found by Crook County Sheriffs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has recovered nearly $20,000 worth of stolen goods following an operation that extended to…
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Panera Bread is set to replace old Cracker Barrel in Bend
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned Panera Bread will be moving into the former Cracker Barrel in north Bend.According to online documents…
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‘Pretty tough’: Central Oregon farmer says timing of Trump’s beef import plan will hit American ranchers hard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For many American ranchers, higher beef prices at the grocery store haven’t necessarily translated to…
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Greenwood Avenue in Bend Under Construction, Here’s what you need to know
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has an update on Greenwood Avenue. Starting this week, the city is removing a portion of the turn lane median…
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Bend woman shot after accidental discharge, man arrested
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Police, a Bend man was arrested Saturday night after accidentally shooting a 24-year-old woman through the…
Continue Reading Update: Standoff Along Highway 26 Ends Peacefully near Mitchell
UPDATE: The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office has released new information on the standoff situation that unfolded Friday evening along Highway 26 near…
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