Junior law enforcement camp opens doors for local girls in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Junior Law Enforcement Camp for Women in Redmond is giving local girls a hands-on look at careers in criminal justice,…
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‘The right fit’: Prineville city leaders comment on Shane Wilson’s appointment to chief of police
(Update: adding video, comments from assistant city manager) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville has named Shane Wilson as its new…
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Update: Lost Goat Reunited with Terrebonne Family
UPDATE: The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says the goat has been reunited with its family. TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County…
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Oregon Health Authority secures $97.1M in federal funding for rural health initiatives
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is awarding about $97.1 million in additional federal funding to improve the health and well-being…
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Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz as Trump heads to NATO summit
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — A tanker was reportedly struck by an unknown projectile…
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Central Oregon crews juggle multiple July 4th fires
Bend/Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire crews spent the Fourth of July weekend racing from one call to the next, as hot weather and holiday…
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Vice-Chair of Aquatic Board makes statment on recall petition
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Member of the Madras Aquatic Center board is making a statement in light of the upcoming special election. This August, four…
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DEVELOPING: Centennial Park in Redmond closed after chlorine leak
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Centennial Park in Redmond, is closed after the City of Redmond located a small, contained chlorine leak on July 6, 2026. The…
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Peninsula Fire Update: Brush fire in Crooked River Ranch contained, goats helped slow the spread
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire broke out on Saturday in Crooked River Ranch that has since been fully contained. The fire was burning…
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Former corrections officer sentenced in major Oregon poaching case spanning multiple counties
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A yearslong investigation by the Oregon State Police (OSP), in addition to the Fish and Wildlife Division, has…
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How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun
CNN By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Note: This story first appeared in The Beautiful Game by CNN Sports, our daily newsletter on all things World…
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Oregon gas prices continue to fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in…
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Bend’s 4th of July pet parade draws crowds, continues century-old tradition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon tradition more than a century in the making brought thousands to downtown Bend Saturday morning, for the…
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UPDATE: Illegal fireworks spark structure fire in northwest Redmond
(Update: fire was caused by illegal fireworks) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue crews responded to a structure fire Sunday evening…
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UPDATE: Coyner Fire in Redmond held at 20.5 acres, evacuation level remains in place
(Update: July 5th; 20.5 acres burned; 10% contained) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire crews continue working to contain the Coyner Fire burning northwest…
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Fire reported in Prineville near Ochoco Highway, Viewpoint Fire
UPDATE: This fire has been contained. PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to our reporting partners at Watch Duty, a new vegetation fire has been…
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Vegetation Fire Sparked on Pilot Butte during Fireworks Show
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small vegetation fire sparked on Pilot Butte during Bend’s fireworks show Saturday night. KTVZ News’ viewer Barron Sawyer…
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ICYMI: The KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
BEND / REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In case you missed it, you can watch the entire KTVZ 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular above. Happy Independence…
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Fire sparks at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, 388 Fire
UPDATE: This fire is now being called the Fairgrounds Fire. UPDATE: WATCH DUTY – The size of the fire is 5 acres, per WildCAD. UPDATE: WATCH DUTY -…
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UPDATE: Redmond fire damages two homes, prompts second alarm response
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast-moving fire damaged two homes in a northwest Redmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, prompting a second alarm…
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