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 curb on Greenwood Avenue between NE first and NE second streets. Construction will take place overnight from 7 P.M. to 5 A.M. to remove the median and get
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Bend Police, a Bend man was arrested Saturday night after accidentally shooting a 24-year-old woman through the floor of a home in the 63000 block of Layton Avenue. Brandon Paul Ferris, 53, faces assault charges after a firearm discharged inside the residence. Bend Police responded to the home at
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UPDATE: The Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office has released new information on the standoff situation that unfolded Friday evening along Highway 26 near Mitchell.On August 21, 2026, at approximately 1415 hours, deputies from the Wheeler County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on Highway 26 near milepost 51.Upon clearing the initial contact
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A proposed amendment to the Oregon Constitution that would protect hunting, fishing, farming, ranching and trapping has advanced to its next legal phase after gathering the required signatures. The Oregon Secretary of State’s office sent Initiative Petition 25 to the state Attorney General to draft the official ballot title and summary
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A study led by Oregon Health & Science University found that participants using state-regulated psilocybin services experienced substantial reductions in symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, with low rates of severe adverse events. The findings, published today in the journal JAMA Network Open, mark the first multisite evaluation of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A preliminary report is shedding new light on a deadly plane crash west of Bend earlier this month. The NTSB says a Cirrus SR-22-T crashed about 12 miles west of the Bend Municipal Airport on August 4th, killing the pilot. According to preliminary data, the plane spent several hours flying in
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, much of our region will be under a red flag warning, as firefighters continue to button up the active wildfires. The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Wheeler, Wasco, and Jefferson counties, sits at just under 374,000 acres burned with 89% containment. Today, firefighters will continue much of the work
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thirty years after the Skeleton Fire burned more than 17,000 acres southeast of Bend, local fire agencies are urging Central Oregon residents to prepare for ongoing wildfire threats. Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #two highlighted the anniversary to remind property owners that emergency preparedness plays
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As severe drought forces unprecedented irrigation shutoffs, Central Oregon residents, water officials, and lawmakers are confronting a system built during the settlement of the West.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone operators to avoid flying over or near active wildfires. Unauthorized drone flights force emergency aircraft to halt operations, delaying fire suppression efforts and increasing risks to crews, nearby communities and infrastructure. Firefighting planes
Continue Reading OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon. Initiative Petition 25, known as the Oregon Freedom Amendment, has been sent to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to draft a ballot title and summary. Supporters say the measure would protect rights to hunt, fish, farm,
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has selected three finalists for its next police chief. The finalists are Jeffrey Hattersley, Adrian Passadore, and Perry Phipps. The city is inviting the public to meet the candidates Monday, August 24th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Madras City Hall. Residents will also have an opportunity to
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 47-year-old Bend resident was arrested Thursday on suspicion of luring a minor for sexual conduct and online sexual corruption of a minor. Collin Evan Fogel was taken into custody following an investigation involving an undercover officer. Bend Police received an initial report on July 31 after a man approached a
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OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land Management is urging people to use extra caution on public lands as wildfire restrictions remain in place across Oregon and Washington. The BLM says restrictions vary by location and can include rules
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz will host a town hall meeting on Aug. 27, in Prineville. The public gathering will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Barnes Butte Elementary School. The meeting will focus on recent firefighting efforts and Wildfire Recovery Assistance Programs in Crook County. Attendees will also
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season set a state record with nearly 2.5 million acres burned, surpassing the previous record of approximately 2 million acres. During the historic season, NASA researchers deployed to Central Oregon as part of the INSPYRE mission to study fire-generated clouds. The severe fire season prompted crews nationwide and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents, they do not operate Flock cameras. A pilot program they participated in ended in January. According to the city, private businesses in Bend do run their own Flock cameras, but those are on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal authorities are warning the public about the dangers and illegal nature of pointing lasers at aircraft following recent reports of laser strikes on flights near Madras and Bend. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that carries penalties ranging from substantial fines to up to 20 years
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest land, including roughly two million acres here in Oregon. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The rule limits road construction, logging, and other development across nearly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board has appointed Chantal Strobel as interim library director while continuing its search for a permanent director. Strobel will serve in the position for one year following the retirement of Director Todd Dunkelberg. Strobel has worked at Deschutes Public Library for 32 years, most recently serving as
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