FIRE ALERT: Evacuation Orders In Wasco County Due to Wildfire
WASCO CO., Ore. (KTVZ) — The Antelope Creek Fire has triggered LEVEL 3 evacuation orders for residents living south of Shaniko. The Wasco County…
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Randy Arozarena earns third All-Star nod, set to play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game
SEATTLE, WA. (KTVZ) — Outfielder Randy Arozarena has been selected to the American League roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, Major League…
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“Best Parade this city has ever had”: Redmond’s annual Fourth of July parade draws crowds and celebrates freedom
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond, held its annual Fourth of July parade, Saturday, through downtown, kicking off Independence Day…
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PENINSULA FIRE UPDATE: Crews contain Crooked River Ranch brush fire threatening home on Fourth of July
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters contained a wind-driven brush fire Saturday afternoon that threatened a home and outbuildings on…
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America 250: Pilot Butte Closed for Bend’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pilot Butte is being prepared for Bend’s annual 4th of July fireworks show. It will feature more than 1,000 shells and a massive…
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Pope Leo receives Liberty Medal, praises United States ideals from Vatican
PHILADELPHIA, Pa (KTVZ) — Pope Leo delivered a speech today, Friday, from the Vatican to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, where he…
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Problem Solvers: Cattle Mutilations in Central and Eastern Oregon Remain a Mystery for Ranchers
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) —…
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Bend’s Little Kits Early Learning Center shuts down, leaving families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Little Kits Early Learning Center in Bend, connected to OSU Cascades, permanently closed today, leaving local families searching…
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Boy Scouts will lead installation of flags honoring veterans in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers will be out early Saturday morning helping Bend mark the Fourth of July — and the nation’s 250th birthday —…
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Traffic Alert: Crash Impacts Travel Along US 97 near Gilchrist
GILCHRIST, Ore. (KTVZ) — Law enforcement are warning drivers to pay attention as they approach a crash along US 97 near Gilchrist.KTVZ News has…
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Mt. Bachelor’s Trailhead Lodge welcomes visitors to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has opened Trailhead Lodge, a new 70-room hotel and community gathering space located at 19221 SW Century Drive in…
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Warm Springs man sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Odysseus Japeth Tewee, a 20-year-old man from Warm Springs, Ore., was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison Monday.…
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One mentor, two hours a week: How Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is changing young lives
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For children facing adversity, having a trusted adult to lean on can make all the difference. That’s the mission behind Big…
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Oregon Health Authority’s Rethink the Drink campaign promotes July 4 safety
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is encouraging residents to plan for safe July 4 celebrations, urging individuals to “Rethink…
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Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue seeking student intern
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is seeking a communications and marketing intern. Do you know…
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Wilsonville police safely guide bear out of residential area
WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the…
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Commitment to Serve: Alfalfa Fire District Pushes Forward Amid Challenges
(UPDATE: Adding more information on the Department.) ALFALFA, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alfalfa Rural Fire District has faced a series of challenges in…
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From parade routes to starry nights: Central Oregon celebrates America’s 250th
MADRAS/PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon communities are marking the Fourth of July with a full slate of events in Madras and Prineville,…
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The Greatest Little Rodeo in Oregon’ kicks off holiday weekend in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. — Final preparations are underway at the La Pine Rodeo Grounds as crews set up for one of Central Oregon’s longest-running Fourth…
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U.S. outlasts Bosnia-Herzegovina to advance to the round of 16
By: Andrew Greif SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Down to 10 men after the expulsion of its superstar goal-scorer, U.S. men’s soccer earned its most…
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