Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch responds to traffic concerns and canyon questions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic on Highway 97 to mowing dry brush in the canyon, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this…
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HEAT WAVE: Central Oregonians will experience an extended period of high heat
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -The heat wave will begin for many today, others will hop on board tomorrow. Highs will be in the upper 80s and low 90s this…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 21st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Crook County Veteran Services offer a place for Central Oregon veterans to find necessary services
CROOK COUNTY, ORE. (KTVZ)– The Crook County Veteran Services office has a message for local vets tonight. It encourages veterans to reach out and…
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NeighborImpact holding listening sessions across Central Oregon
BEND, ORE. (KTVZ)– Neighbor Impact wants to hear about your needs. For years, the charity’s been a source of support in Central Oregon with things…
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Show us your Garden: A pioneer, a beached boat and a dual-purpose greenhouse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we showcase more awesome gardens from here in Central Oregon. A Palapa that has been shrouded by some cattails that…
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Junior Forecaster: Selah is fascinated by thunderstorms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Junior Forecaster this week, Selah, is interested in science and weather. She also enjoys the rumble of thunder from time to…
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Medford woman pleads guilty, sentenced to 10 years for fatal DUII crash that took the life of a well-known Bend chef
MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Medford woman arrested after a DUII crash in Medford last fall that took the life of a well-known, long-time Bend chef,…
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Heat wave ahead, temperatures in the 90s through the weekend
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). Â High pressure is dominating the western half of the country this week and will provide the dry and much warmer weather as the…
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Summer should end with memories, not arrests: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office urges sober driving
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As summer winds down and Labor Day weekend approaches, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is joining…
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Prosecution, defense paint differing views as trial begins of Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect Samson Garner
The attempted murder trial of a Portland man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Smith Rock climbing event in 2023 began Wednesday with a…
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‘Times are harder now’: La Pine Community Kitchen hosting Labor Day food drive to address drop in donations
(update: Adding video, adding comments from kitchen guests, kitchen manager) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine Community Kitchen is calling on the…
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UPDATE: Missing Deschutes County man found safe in Portland area
Hours after seeking the public’s help, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said in an update that a missing man, 34-year-old Michael Gifford,…
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Near normal today but temperatures are heating up this weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -If you liked yesterday, you should enjoy today. Today is a copy and paste of Tuesday. Highs will be in the low to mid 80s, which is…
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30 Oregon school districts selected to receive literacy funding boost
OREGON (KTVZ) — 30 school districts across Oregon have been selected to receive a funding boost, all in the name of literacy. The Oregon Department…
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Prineville man dies at Lake Billy Chinook after trying to retrieve disabled friend and their drifting boat
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said 56-year-old Vaughn Alan Waugaman of Prineville died Monday evening while…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, August 20th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, August 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Hundreds of items just got a lot more expensive to import into the US because of Trump’s tariffs
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of different goods just got a lot more expensive to import into the United States, now that…
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Bend-La Pine Schools honors exceptional AP Exam students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Bend-La Pine School District is celebrating the academic achievements of some outstanding students. Those who earned a top…
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Pet Pics: Why can’t we bee friends?
Check out this adorable pet pic of a puppy and a bee becoming friends. It was just one of the many adorable photos this week. Be sure to share with…
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