Wildfire season predicted to be hot and dry as it begins in Deschutes County
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Mop-up efforts continued Wednesday on the Euston Fire northwest of Redmond after a resident burning cheatgrass out of season…
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Heating up heading into the weekend
The mercury in the thermometer will reach the low 90s on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday as the ridge of high pressure off the coast remains. The…
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Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosts summit on secure firearm storage to reduce deaths
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosted an event Wednesday morning focused on community safety and the…
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Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp says he’ll resign in late August, while deputies union joins the call for him to leave now
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, facing a potential loss of his police certification from a state agency next month, told KTVZ News on…
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OSU-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to the region in 2024, economic impact report finds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study shows that Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon…
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Crook County Fire crews quickly douse fire beside Highway 126 in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small but very visible fire broke out Wednesday along Highway 126 in Prineville and was quickly extinguished by Crook…
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Investigators reveal cause of death for three murdered Wenatchee sisters; father sought
By Melissa Luck Click here for updates on this story     Wenatchee, Washington (KXLY) — (WARNING): This story contains details about the way…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Stoic, playful, happy or relaxed – they all rule
We have another great collection of your pet pics to share with everyone this week! You can join in the fun sweepstakes and see plenty of past…
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FIRE ALERT: Euston Fire caused by burning, according to report
A three-alarm brushfire broke out late Tuesday afternoon northwest of Redmond and quickly grew to about 20 acres as numerous air and ground crews…
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Crater Lake National Park seeks new superintendent just days before summer season
CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crater Lake National Park is seeking a new superintendent after Kevin Heatley, the park’s previous…
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Gradually warming into the 90s for the weekend
Our very stagnant upper level pattern will stay put for the remainder of the week. Highs today will be in the low to mid 70s. Look for temperatures…
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Weather impacts on the Redmond-area wildfire
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday afternoon, the area between Redmond and Terrebonne was the center of attention for wildfire suppression as a quickly…
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Ridgeview softball beats Canby 6-2, securing a spot in the 5A state championship
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ — Two Central Oregon teams remain in the post-season, and both of them are headed to the state championship. On Tuesday night,…
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Spring Sports Wrap-Up: Five Central Oregon teams win state championships
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The spring sports season is nearing its end, and only two Central Oregon teams —Ridgeview softball and Summit baseball —…
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Creativity on display: OSU-Cascades showcases Outdoor Products students’ final projects
Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public…
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Mosquito control in Central Oregon can make a very big difference
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Depending on where you are in Central Oregon, mosquitoes can be everywhere or nearly non-existent. That’s due in part to…
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Prescribed burn season in Central Oregon could be over soon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Smoke could be seen across Central Oregon as fire crews ramp up prescribed burning. Tuesday, 91 acres were burned southwest of…
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Warming up heading into the weekend
There is a ridge of high pressure off the coast that is fairly stationary and will keep the region dry and sunny. Another by-product of this…
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Nearly 1,400 seniors set to graduate from seven Bend-La Pine high schools in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through…
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Burgerville is set to open its new Bend location on June 23rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’ve known it was in the works for quite a while, but it all became official Tuesday: Burgerville, which calls itself “the…
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