Tracking thunderstorm chances through the week
Sunday has been pleasant so far, with sunny skies and warm temperatures. There’s still a slight chance for a shower or an isolated storm later today,…
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Mostly quiet Sunday, slight chance for storms
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The sunny and warm conditions in Central Oregon made today a great day for outdoor activities. The weather looks a bit different…
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Warm and sunny weekend, spotty storms next week
(KTVZ, Bend OR). Plenty of sunshine is expected today and Sunday with some storms brewing in the southeast corner of the state. The normal high…
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Every Kid Fund highlights grant recipient Cale, skilled musician from Cascades School of Music.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A fund which pays for kids to get into after school programs is helping out Central Oregon again this summer. The 2025 Every Kid…
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Community Conversations: NAMI Central Oregon offers support groups for mental health
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – NAMI Central Oregon is a nonprofit supporting those facing mental health challenges. KTVZ’s Lynsey Harris speaks with Program…
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation announces Every Kid Fund grant recipients
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Children’s Foundation has proudly announced the 2025 Every Kid Fund recipients. Managed by DCF, this endowment fund…
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Pet Pals: Rocket and Comet are on a mission to find their forever home
Meet Rocket and Comet! These adorable kittens were born at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. They’re full of energy, love to play, and already…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries issues urgent plea for bottled water donations amid more summer heat
With Central Oregon in the thick of summer and daytime temperatures consistently in the 90s, individuals experiencing homelessness are at heightened…
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Southwest Airlines jet dives as a fighter jet crosses its path near Los Angeles
By Alexandra Skores, Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Alarms sounded in the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines jet shortly after taking off from…
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Typical Summer weekend ahead, storms likely next week
(KTVZ Bend, OR). This weekend will be climatologically on point as the temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s. The sky conditions will be…
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Watch as Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues ill crew member from fishing boat off the Oregon coast
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuated an ill Canadian crew member from a fishing vessel about 180 miles west of Astoria on…
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Only Level 1 evacuation zone remains on the nearly 2-week-old , 96,000-acre Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Friday removed the last Level 3 GO NOW and Level 2 GET SET evacuation zones on the…
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Millions of ‘burst-proof’ expandable hoses recalled for burst risk
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of roughly 3.6 million “HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable…
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Barricaded Prineville man armed with knife surrenders to Central Oregon SWAT team, ending hours-long standoff
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A police call lto a Prineville residence Thursday evening led to a standoff with a barricaded man armed with a knife that…
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Deportation flights from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ begin as Florida vows a ‘surge’ of immigration arrests
By Devon M. Sayers, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida immigration detention facility dubbed…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: ‘Balloons Over Bend’ returns to Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of ‘Balloons Over…
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Furry Friends: Mamas is a calm, kind-hearted girl
This week’s Furry Friend is Mamas, the sweetest 1 1/2-year-old dog looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. She is a very…
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Storms south again today, typical summer pattern this weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Storms are expected in southern Oregon again today which will keep fire danger high. A Red Flag Warning is active through tonight…
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Out and About: POV of Kayaking Sparks Lake in Central Oregon
In this week’s Out and About, a wonderful POV shot of a kayaker on Sparks Lake. Don’t forget to send in your great photos and you may see your photos…
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