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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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the Pacific Northwest faces a record-setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest. BLM officials are urging hikers, hunters, and other recreators to use extreme caution and follow all fire restrictions
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of fire crews. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says there are now no Level 3 – Go Now or Level 2 – Be Set evacuation notifications remaining for the fire. A
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly contained the blaze, officials said. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched just before 9 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of NW Fresno Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor will host its sixth annual Redline Rally this Saturday, Aug. 29. The invite-only mountain bike competition showcases riders ranging from local youth competitors to seasoned professionals. Named after the resort’s Redline jump trail, the event brings together local and regional mountain bikers alongside professional athletes. Competitors will perform tricks
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians can help protect local waterways this September as SOLVE brings its second annual “Pick It Up, Bend!” community cleanup to town. Volunteer registration is now officially open for the event, which takes place Sunday, September 27, in the Old Mill District and around the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. The local
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit against the federal government today over new restrictions placed on Title X family planning funds. Rayfield joined a coalition of 22 other state attorneys general in challenging the rule changes instituted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The federal health agency
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to documents filed with the City of Bend, HomeGoods – which is owned by the same company as TJ Maxx – has submitted documents to remodel the former Bend Big Lots store into a Central Oregon location.Here’s what we know:The company is looking to transform the property to include a
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EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Patti Adair who is running for election for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to NFL preseason football programming Thursday evening, there are changes to the KTVZ News schedule. KTVZ News at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. will not air Thursday evening. Viewers can still catch local news at the following times: 4 p.m.: KTVZ News will air on both FOX and NBC. 6 p.m.: KTVZ
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(KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative received a $500 Pay It Forward award from KTVZ, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union for its fire safety outreach and education efforts across the region. The cooperative acts as a coordinating organization that combines nearly every local fire agency in Central Oregon. Its primary
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(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Park and Rec) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From new pickleball courts to upgraded ball fields and trails, an $8 million improvement project at Pine Nursery Park is nearing completion. Some of the newest additions include eight pickleball courts, a full basketball court, three new entrances to the off-leash area,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruffwear, a dog clothing company based in Bend, donated approximately $15,000 in cash and gear to the Humane Society of Central Oregon in recognition of International Dog Day. The holiday is observed to celebrate dogs and encourage pet adoption. In addition to the financial and product donation, Ruffwear employees spent the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council has passed a total ban on the use and sale of fireworks following a second reading. The council voted 5-1 in favor of the measure. The city considered the ban this month following a public hearing where several residents raised complaints. First responders reported to the council
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Happening next, AAA is expecting a busy, and more expensive, labor day weekend for travelers. AAA booking data shows Alaska cruises, national parks, Central Oregon, and the Oregon coast are among the top destinations for Oregonians. Many travel expenses are up compared to last year, including domestic flights, hotels, cruises and gas–but rental cars and
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and County Administration welcomed the Deschutes County College Class of 2026 yesterday. The free, 10-week program provides local residents with an inside look at county government operations. Classes take place on Tuesday evenings from August through October. The curriculum covers a broad range of
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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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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne will host “Threads of Hope,” a quilt and antique sale benefiting FHC Crush Cancer. It’s happening this Saturday, Aug. 29. Admission is free for the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Central Oregon families facing
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging a new U.S. Postal Service rule that restricts mail-in ballot delivery to voters on a federal list. Rayfield is joined in the legal action by a coalition of 23 states, the District of Columbia and the Governor of
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib Aug. 26, offering a new treatment option for patients with stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer. Early research shows the medication doubles average life expectancy for patients with advanced stages of the disease from six to 13 months. Seven patients at St. Charles Cancer Institute
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