PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Umatilla County man who pulled a gun on a casino cashier, demanded $1 million and threatened to “bathe everyone in blood” pleaded guilty Tuesday to the 2022 armed robbery of the Wildhorse Resort and Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, federal prosecutors said. Javier Francisco Vigil, 54, pleaded guilty to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Thursday, the Deschutes National Forest plans to continue prescribed burning operations on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters Ranger Districts.Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct up to 365 acres on the Tiddlywinks 4 and 2B Prescribed Burn units located one mile west of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A prosecutor and defense attorney painted sharply differing views Wednesday of the events that led a 20-year-old Bend man to fatally shoot a 33-year-old Redmond man after a 2023 altercation in a downtown Bend bar. Both sides provided jurors with their first look at security and cellphone videos during opening statements Wednesday in the murder trial of Caleb Joseph Cegers, now 22, accused of the August 10, 2023 killing of Taylor
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new Redmond location with a family-friendly event this Saturday, April 11. The celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1900 NE 2nd St. and will include face painting, free coffee, custom Tractor Supply cookies, and adoptable dogs from BrightSide
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ClearPath Healthcare will host its second annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day event on Saturday, April 11, at the VFW in Redmond. It’s located at 491 SW Veterans Way. Doors open at 4 p.m. and it’s expected to run until 6:30 p.m. The event will include an honor guard ceremony, raffles, and a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Teachers and education professionals looking for new opportunities across Central Oregon will have the chance to connect directly with local districts at the upcoming Central Oregon Educator Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14. The event runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center’s Middle Sister Building in
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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 Thursday and Friday with more widespread rain over the weekend. Thursday will be a transition day with some spotty showers developing from and area of
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The conditions are deteriorating a bit as we deal with the above normal temperatures this week. Soft snow as the day moves along has been reported. Still great runs, you just need to be aware of the low snow spots and anything the resorts post for your safety. Rain is expected Thursday and Friday with
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(Update: adding statement from Bend La-Pine Schools and info about them notifying the 18 families the day after it happened). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend-La Pine Schools bus driver is accused of driving under the influence after transporting elementary students last week, according to Bend Police. Police say 67-year-old Martha Ann Gerlicher of Bend
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By Meteorologists Dakota Smith and Chris Dolce (CNN) — A potent, multi-day storm continues to lash Hawaii with heavy rain into the weekend, prompting flood alerts in a state still recovering from devastating floods in March. A flood watch for all Hawaiian islands was issued early Saturday morning and will extend through Monday afternoon, as
Continue Reading Get ready for another mild spring day on the mountain, with highs climbing into the 50s! Skiers and riders should be aware that a mix of rain and snow is possible tomorrow. A little light snow could return early next week, but amounts look minimal right now, though the forecast could still change. Only a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures are a bit cooler, but still above normal for this time of year. Highs will reach the upper 60s to low 70s Wednesday through Friday. Conditions stay dry today, with most shower activity remaining south of the area under variably cloudy skies. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s and
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, April 8th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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By Jack Hannah, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — “I’m really select with people … red carpet motherf**kers.” For years, Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” ran what prosecutors say in a sentencing memo was a “high volume drug trafficking business out of her North Hollywood residence.” She marketed herself, prosecutors say, as a dealer who
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than $52 million in new funding is coming to Central and Eastern Oregon for major infrastructure projects. The investment is part of a larger statewide effort, but a significant portion will directly support growing communities across the region. The largest share — $42 million — is going to Oregon State
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend hosted an open house, on Tuesday, to share information about the Franklin Project and others, including the Hawthorne Crossing. Members from several city teams were on hand to answer questions, explain design changes, and gather feedback from residents. Todd Johnson, Senior Engineer with the City of Bend,
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In this week’s Pet Pics, we prove there is no shortage of adorable pets across Central Oregon, including Thor(gy) the corgi, who put the thunder in (th)underbrush. We also showed you photos of cats and dogs with friendships…you know the drill. Remember to share with us the next photo of your pet and you could
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This article was written by Maximus Osburn with KOBI-5: OREGON – The Oregon Hunters Association received $50,000 to combat a ballot initiative that would effectively criminalize hunting, fishing and more in Oregon. IP28, the People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE Act), intends to remove many of the current exemptions from Oregon’s animal
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) A new housing development aimed at improving affordability in Central Oregon is now underway. Hayden Homes held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its latest subdivision, Parkside Place, located in east Bend just off Highway 20. The project is designed to provide more affordable housing options in a region facing ongoing demand. Parkside Place
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Today Chief Meteorologist John Carroll had fun visiting Seven Peaks School in Bend. The kindergarten class were very well behaved and asked several questions about the weather. They performed a song for the camera called “What’s the Weather” that had some very good choreography. Next month they are planning to do a presentation about “weather
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