BEND, Ore. — A longtime Bend outdoor retailer has expanded beyond skis and snowboards, transforming its former back lot into a new gathering place for food, drinks and community.After nearly 25 years serving Central Oregon’s outdoor community, the family behind Powder House has opened Base Camp, a two-story taphouse and food truck pavilion at 311
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BEND, Ore. — A nationwide blood shortage is raising concerns in Central Oregon, where hospitals depend on a steady supply of donated blood to treat patients every day. The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to give blood as it works to rebuild the national blood supply. When someone needs blood after a serious
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UPDATE: KTVZ News has learned from 710 Properties that the land use approvals have been completed and finalized. A spokesperson for 710 Properties tells KTVZ News that following four years of administrative hearings and multiple rounds of judicial review, the final appellate judgement was made in March of 2026. The state supreme court did not
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Memorial Day, the names, ages and hometowns of every U.S. service person killed in Afghanistan and Iraq were read in Troy field. The event, formally known as “We Are Remembering – Not Just A Number,” has been going for 19 years. The names are read in front of a field
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time for a new, permanent city administrator. Clyne, who serves as interim city administrator for the city of Madras, has nearly 40 years of combined experience acting as a city administrator or manager in Oregon
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Deschutes County commissioners voted 3-0 Wednesday to send a grievance filed by former Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey over his firing to an arbitrator, who will be chosen by mutual agreement, take testimony on the issues and make a recommendation to the board in coming months.
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s governor has vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law. Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday announced she vetoed House Bill 4177 following an outcry from professional journalist groups and Oregon news publishers, and concerns
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is exploring new law enforcement models, including a possible contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. In a meeting on March 31st, officials reviewed the pros and cons of supplementing, or even replacing, their police force with the sheriff’s officers. To this end, they consulted with former Deschutes
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BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking volunteers to mentor children who have an incarcerated parent. Volunteers are matched with a child who shares similar interests and commit to spending a few hours a week together for at least one year. Activities
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BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) Adventure, inspiration, and storytelling from around the globe are coming back to Central Oregon as Mountainfilm on Tour–Bend returns to the Tower Theatre on February 6th and 7th. The annual crowd-favorite event is a fundraiser for The Environmental Center and features a curated selection of short documentary films from the Mountainfilm
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BEND, Ore. — (KTVZ) Mt. Bachelor, in partnership with Adventure Scientists and the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation (WBPEF), is inviting outdoor enthusiasts to participate in free conservation events on January 8 and 9 focused on protecting the threatened whitebark pine. Whitebark pine is a keystone species in high-elevation ecosystems across the Pacific Northwest. Its seeds
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Redmond, Ore. – (KTVZ) A local housing nonprofit in Redmond got a financial boost as it marks a major milestone. Tuesday afternoon, Hayden Homes presented a $10,000 donation to Oasis Village, a transitional shelter community located along Highway 126. The gift comes as Oasis Village celebrates two years of operation, after opening in January 2024.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Opening day for Mount Batchelor is less than 24 hours away. The announcement already had a big effect on local business as thousands of visitors pour in for the holiday season. KTVZ News visited Powder House Ski Shop in Bend. It was already very busy. With the ski season starting, people
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Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse. Stigall faces a growing list of charges related to sexual abuse of minors, with a second alleged victim identified.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local child care facility is under investigation by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care following allegations of mistreatment and neglect. The Problem Solvers spoke with former employees, parents, and a grandparent of children who attended Mia’s Sprouts Early Child Development Center. According to its website, Mia’s Sprouts describes
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce had a Bend 101 event on Tuesday focusing on growth in Bend. A heavily discussed topic, as the city continues its massive expansion. Several people were in attendance including Bend Chamber of Commerce Member and local business owner Brian Ladd. KTVZ News spoke with Ladd to learn more about
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(Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fires can be incredibly dangerous and it doesn’t discriminate. Everyone in a fire zone is impacted. When the Flat Fire came rolling through it impacted thousands of people and forced many to be evacuated KTVZ spoke with Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair about her experience as the fire raced through town.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The federal government has officially shut down, with no quick resolution in sight. Several departments with hundreds even thousands of people will either stop working or will be working for no pay. As of July of this year, there were over 28,000 federal employees in the state of Oregon alone. KTVZ
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(UPDATE: ADDED VIDEO AND ADDED QUOTES FROM REP. JANELLE BYNUM, ST. REP. EMERSON LEVY, AND STATEMENT FROM OREGON HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER CHRISTINE DAZAN) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Donald trump announced through his social media site Truth Social that he has asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy
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(Update: Added Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — Several new laws will be enacted over the next several months. 51 will begin on Friday. Here’s what you should know about Senate Bill 243. The new law bans all bump stocks and rapid fire activators. Which includes burst, forced reset, and hellfire triggers. The unlawful possession of
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