Pet Pals: Penelope is a sweet girl with a lot to say
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amber from the Humane Society of Central Oregon stopped by Friday with Penelope, a 3-month-old mixed-breed pup who is all ready…
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Redmond Municipal Airport welcomes Breeze Airways’ new Las Vegas route
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport to Las Vegas on March 13th, 2026. The airline is…
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Update: Seriously injured, rescued bald eagle – the third in weeks – is doing well after a week of care at Think Wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is caring for its third seriously injured bald eagle already this year. But while the first…
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COCC classified staff begin strike authorization vote; walkout would be the second in the state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Unionized classified staff at Central Oregon Community College launched a strike authorization vote Friday morning to protest…
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Cascades East Transit expanding region’s Dial-A-Ride service, plans paratransit pilot in Deschutes River Woods
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit, operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, announced Friday that it is expanding…
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Snow Report: Some strong winds today, warmer pattern arrives next week
Strong winds may affect lift operations today, so be sure to check with your resort for the latest updates before heading up. A mix of rain and snow…
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Showers return late Friday into early Saturday, big warm up next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Friday! You can expect mild highs in the mid to upper 50s this afternoon with breezy conditions. Showers return to Central…
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Furry Friends: Pretty Prada thinks she’s a lap dog
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Prada, a 3-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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Free ice cream day at Ben & Jerry’s returns in April
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — I scream, you scream, we all scream for FREE ice cream! Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free scoops of ice cream at its…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, March 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, March 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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The US economy grew just 0.7% last quarter, ahead of a potentially destabilizing war with Iran
By Bryan Mena, Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Washington (CNN) — The US economy was on shaky footing even before President Donald Trump plunged the…
Continue ReadingSnow Report: Wind Holds & Shifting Snow- Cascades Feel the Storm’s Full Force
The mountain resorts surrounding Central Oregon are feeling the full force of this week’s storm, with high winds and shifting snow levels impacting…
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Breezy and Gray Today, Sun and 60s by Sunday
Central Oregon is in for a blustery transition over the next few days, starting with some heavy wind today. According to NOAA, we had gusts hitting…
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US Air Force refueling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all six on board
By Haley Britzky, Brad Lendon, CNN (CNN) — Six US service members are dead after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Cassie Conte is a fishing Maverick reeling in this Rooster fish
This week, we have a new regular, Cassie Conte who is a fishing maverick after she reeled in this rooster fish from Cabo San Lucas. We also saw a…
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There’s Good News: Easter Events at Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue is hosting an Easter event in April. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on on April 4th at its…
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‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates…
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Unanimous vote in risk assessment clears way for 4 astronauts to launch on moon mission
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — NASA has finished a crucial risk assessment ahead of its upcoming lunar flyby mission, and during a news…
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Redmond School District to gather community input on school attendance boundaries
Update: adding broadcast video. Redmond School District is hosting community listening sessions on March 16 and March 17 to collect feedback on its…
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Decision 2026: Local Political Candidates to Participate in Nonpartisan Forum Series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced a four-part nonpartisan candidate forum series. It’s titled “Housing is a Math…
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