BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Caleb Cegers continued this week, as jurors heard new testimony related to the 2023 fatal shooting of Taylor Wyss outside Duda’s Billiards in downtown Bend. Cegers is accused of fatally shooting Wyss during an August 10, 2023 altercation on the sidewalk outside the bar. KTVZ News was in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Bend, dogs are part of the culture, often spotted on trails, at breweries, and in nearly every park. But those encounters aren’t always positive. For people with disabilities or anyone uneasy around dogs, off-leash behavior can lead to tense or even dangerous situations. Parks, trails, and even dogs are part
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the lack of snowfall this season, the 50th year of the Pole Pedal Paddle will not include skiing. Instead, the event’s Facebook page states that skiing will be replaced by running. Organizers are calling the former skiing portion the “Mountain Run.” The changes come as Mt. Bachelor announced the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new superstore and community training center in north Bend today. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler cut the ribbon before the first shoppers poured inside. In the first fifteen minutes more than 220 customers checked out the new store. But it’s not just deals on second-hand goods at this Goodwill. The facility
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Our warm, dry winter season this year has kept new snow from falling at all of our ski areas. Bases are starting to decrease as multiple resorts have closed or are starting to wrap up season operations. While a chance for high-elevation snow is possible over the coming weekend, it may not be enough to
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According to the National Weather Service: .REST OF TODAY…Sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. .TONIGHT…Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. North wind 5 to 15 mph
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is facing a historic snowpack collapse this spring, as record-low snow water equivalent (SWE) levels across the West signal a potentially dire water supply situation. Snowpack depth and water content typically peak around April 1, making SWE on this date a key indicator of spring runoff. This year, Oregon,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College’s board of directors has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the Classified Association of COCC (CACOCC/OEA), following union members who resoundingly approved a deal last week that averted a planned strike. The agreement was reached during last-minute, mediated talks just hours before a possible first-ever walkout
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News: A heartwarming reunion at Brightside Animal Center happened this week in Redmond. Last week, in our Furry Friends segment, we featured Captain Patch–an adorable pup found in Crooked River Ranch. Patch was at the shelter for more than three weeks, before something special happened. As it turns out,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From questions about what the city’s transportation fee funds during a dry winter to the Bend Tree Project volunteer opportunity, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Mayor Kebler also spoke on three upcoming events the City of Bend would like you to know about:
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You can travel the world without ever even leaving Bend. The One World Gala features international cuisine, live music, and student performances from nine countries. ‘The event helps fund the students’ fieldwork and global learning experiences at Bend International School. It happens this Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the
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TERREBONNE, Ore. — Smith Rock State Park will come alive Saturday, April 25, 2026, as volunteers gather for the 34th Annual Spring Thing — the largest climber-led stewardship event of the year. Hosted by the Smith Rock Group (SRG), Spring Thing brings together climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts to preserve and restore one of Oregon’s most iconic landscapes.
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A complex weather pattern is developing across the Pacific Northwest as two low pressure systems will impact the region. The end result will be scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms today and Friday with more widespread rain over the weekend. Some of the storms in Southwest Oregon may reach severe levels with
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council held a town hall meeting Wednesday night, focusing on several proposals that could directly impact residents and businesses. Among the main topics: a discussion on potential rate hikes for trash and municipal solid waste services, and updates on the Northwest Park project. Republic Services, the city’s waste
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(Update: This article has been corrected to reflect the proper name of Fire Chief Tony Prior) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection District has been recognized for its exceptional efforts during the 2025 Flat Fire, receiving a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol as a symbol of appreciation and gratitude. U.S.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Another longtime Bend restaurant has unexpectedly closed its doors. The combination Schlotzsky’s and Cinnabon location is now permanently shut down. A note posted on the door does not provide an explanation for the sudden closure. Instead, the message thanks the community for more than 30 years of support. The shutdown appears to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend police have officially activated new automatic traffic cameras at three intersections as part of a pilot program aimed at improving safety and reducing crashes. Below is a map showing where these new cameras are located. KTVZ News spoke to Bend Police to understand how the cameras work. Each intersection now
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Ryland is in the Fourth Grade at High Lakes Elementary School and enjoys math as well as forecasting the weather. He can tell you how far away a lightning strike is just by counting the seconds from the flash to the thunder sound. Using science and math, the formula for tracking the distance from flash
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek joined Oregon farmers, advocates, and legislators at Topaz Farms on Sauvie Island on Wednesday to commemorate the signing of House Bill 4153, a bill from this year’s legislative session that protects existing farm stand permits and gives farmers new options to support the long-term success of their farms.
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THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The lower Deschutes River will be open for spring Chinook salmon from May 5-20, the first such season in eight years, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday. “This is exciting news for anglers as the last spring Chinook season on the Deschutes was in 2018,” said Jason Seals,
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