‘Killer Burger’ opens in Bend, near the city’s new Costco
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve…
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Central Oregon state representatives set end of session town hall for Sunday at OSU-Cascades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Senator Anthony Broadman (D), who represents Oregon’s 27th Senate District, and District 53 House Representative Emerson…
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Community Conversations: New Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert outlines priorities and vision for the community
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County has a new sheriff, and Ty Rupert is stepping into the interim role with a clear focus: building trust,…
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City of Bend plans expanded, multi-lane roundabout at Reed Market Road and SE 15th Street; open house set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend on Monday invited community members to attend an open house for the Reed Market Road & 15th Street…
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President Trump says he’ll sign executive order in bid to end mail-in ballots, voting machines; Oregon officials react strongly
WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Trump said Monday in a post to Truth Social that he would sign an executive order to try to get rid of mail-in…
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Bend woman killed and 6 people injured, including 4 children, in Highway 97 crash south of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was killed and six people were injured, including four children, in a head-on crash of her car and a minivan on…
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Bend man admits beating, dragging his dog on NE Third Street, faces likely 15-day jail term, agrees to give up ‘Freya’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea…
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Powerball jackpot passes $600 million for Monday night’s drawing
By Gordon Ebanks, CNN (CNN) — Monday night’s Powerball jackpot has climbed to $605 million, a new high for 2025, after going without a winner…
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One-on-one: Senator Ron Wyden discusses key issues impacting Central Oregonians
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has been in Central Oregon this weekend to speak with residents about their most pressing concerns. Before continuing onto…
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Democratic states sue to force Trump to hand over crime grant money in immigration fight
By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Twenty states and Washington, DC, sued the Trump administration on Monday, alleging that it is improperly…
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Texas Democrats return to the state as GOP pushes ahead with redistricting
By Arlette Saenz, Eric Bradner, Steve Contorno, Molly English, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Texas House Democrats who fled their state to stall a…
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Tropical storm watch issued for North Carolina coast, as Hurricane Erin brings life-threatening rip currents to Outer Banks
By CNN Meteorologist Briana Waxman, Mary Gilbert, Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks region is under a tropical…
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Motorcycle, car collide on Highway 97 in Bend; one injured
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Police have confirmed a motorcycle and car collided late this afternoon near the Les Schwab Tire Center, just off South…
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Political polarization to Gaza: Senator Wyden takes questions from passionate audience in Madras town hall
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden brought his trademark open-door politics to Madras Saturday morning, holding another in his long-running series of town…
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Bend healthcare provider warns public about use of popular supplement Kratom
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A local healthcare provider is raising awareness about a herbal supplement that may actually be addictive. Kratom is a plant from…
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Oregon DEQ issues report on 2024 smoke trends: Longer wildfire seasons mean more unhealthy air days in Bend, elsewhere
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released the 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report, which gathers and examines data about how the…
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Bend and Central Oregon again top AAA’s list of favorite Labor Day weekend travel destinations around the Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend…
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Tonight’s Seattle Seahawks preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs pre-empts KTVZ News at 10:00 p.m.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seattle Seahawks preseason football will pre-empt our KTVZ News at 10:00 p.m. on FOX on Friday night. Seattle is taking on the…
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‘No deal’: Trump calls summit with Putin ‘productive,’ but doesn’t announce ceasefire
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged from a nearly three-hour meeting on the Ukraine war and gave public statements,…
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Three Prineville juveniles charged with burglary and theft, accused of breaking into several Crook County Fair vendor booths
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police said Friday they have arrested three juveniles on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing nearly…
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