Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon launched its annual Food Fur All fundraising campaign today. The campaign raises funds for Pet Pals, a program that provides pet food, supplies and veterinary care to Meals on Wheels clients across Central Oregon. The Pet Pals program currently serves 164 Meals on Wheels
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Editor’s Note: This town hall aired at 6 pm on October 6, 2026 on KTVZ-TV LIVE BLOG: 6:30 pm – Brock Smith’s closing statement: Appreciates the opportunity to talk with viewers, doesn’t have all the answers, but knows he cares about Oregon and Oregonians. He believes most Oregonians believe the state is going in the
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It’s important to have an evacuation plan at home or school, just in case you need to leave quickly in an emergency.
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It’s important to know the meaning behind the different sounds coming from your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in order to stay safe.
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Because they can go so fast, Oregon law says only people 16 years old and older can legally ride an e-bike or e-scooter.
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Together, 911 Dispatchers, Police, Fire, and EMS crews form the public safety chain to help keep you safe.
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Lithium-Ion batteries are great for powering many of our modern devices. But there are some important safety tips to keep in mind.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday all! We are tracking the continuation of warm and dry conditions through most of the week, with above-normal temperatures continuing into Friday. However, the timing of our next cold front has moved up, with the front now expected to arrive Friday afternoon bringing cooler weather for the weekend. That
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A 65-year-old man named William Joseph Demmon was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing from an Alfalfa Market Store, damaging the building with his car, and resisting arrest.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Bend Police Department is reminding motorists of Violation of the Basic Rule. It means you should never drive faster than is reasonable or prudent for the road conditions. Even if the speed limit is 35 miles per hour, that speed could be too fast for the conditions. If
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacificSource Community Solutions has invested $50,000 in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon to expand youth and family programming at the organization’s new La Pine Club in South Deschutes County. The La Pine Clubhouse opened this fall at the La Pine Community Center to provide consistent out-of-school programming.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 71-year-old Prineville man seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk Saturday, Oct. 3, has been identified by his church as Father Joseph Kunnelaya, who is recovering after surgery on his left leg. In an update posted on Facebook, St. Joseph Catholic Church of Prineville said Kunnelaya
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday everyone! The warm and dry pattern will continue through the work week as a ridge of high pressure impacts the West. You might need a jacket this morning, but short sleeves should feel comfortable this afternoon as highs rise into the low to mid 80s. Overnight lows will dip
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The field of competitors in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest has been narrowed to four semifinalists after the second round of voting concluded yesterday. The annual competition, presented by Oregon Business & Industry, is currently in its fourth year. The four remaining products in the contest are PNW
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville, Ore., received a $15,000 grant from the Rural Oregon Community Foundation for a new student program. The funding will support the district’s Western Way of Life – Student Leadership Initiative, which aims to develop leadership skills and promote rural traditions. Each school within the
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(Update: adding comments from COCC faculty member, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College faculty members were preparing to walk off the job Monday. Instead, they were celebrating a tentative contract agreement reached Friday night that averted the planned strike. The COCC Faculty Forum and college administration reached the tentative deal October 2nd
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 60-year-old Medford, Ore. man pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges on Monday, admitting that fentanyl he distributed resulted in two overdose deaths. Richard Scott Samuels pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon gas prices are down slightly this week, but they’re still well above where they were a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular in Oregon is now $5/gallon, down about three cents from last week. But that’s nearly 91 cents more than this time last year. Prices
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Howdy all, and happy Monday! Central Oregon is in for a warm stretch of weather over the next few days, with dry conditions and highs reaching the mid-80s through Friday. That’s about 15 degrees warmer than what’s typical for this time of year, which is going to feel quite warm as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Fire Prevention Week, and fire officials are reminding you to be careful when charging your devices. This year’s campaign focuses on safe charging, including the risks of using cheap or unapproved chargers. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, between 2020 and 2025, there were 96 battery related fires in Oregon linked to
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