Central Oregon man recalls 9/11 experience, serving in the National Guard
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When it comes to remembering September 11th, many of us weren’t there on that fateful day, but our lives…
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Bend Urban Gardens shares tips for winterizing your garden before the seasons change
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With many different microclimates and sometimes unpredictable weather, gardeners in Central Oregon have a…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses bus stop renovations, west-side low income housing, ADU’s impact on parking, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From bus stop renovations, to west-side low income housing, to ADU impacts on street parking, to parking regulations, and to…
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FOX SPOTTING: Viewer-submitted photo shows a unique fox spotted near Hosmer Lake
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our friend Johnny Oliver shared an image of a fox he and his wife and friends spotted while driving near Hosmer…
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‘Heartwarmers’ joined by First Interstate Bank volunteers for a day of gift-making
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every September 10th, First Interstate Bank has a “volunteer day”, where bank staff are given time off to help out local…
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Rain chances are tapering off but temperatures are staying cool
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -There’s a chance for scattered showers today but rain is progressively moving east and tapering off for the 97 corridor. You can…
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Downtown Redmond’s Carnaval Mexican Grill announces closure after 6 years in business
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared…
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World Suicide Prevention Day: NAMI Central Oregon offers hope and support
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mental illness in the United States has been steadily increasing in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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Heart of Oregon Corps celebrates groundbreaking of new Redmond campus
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– On Tuesday, gold shovels broke ground for the new campus of a youth workforce program. The Heart of Oregon Corps is an…
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Show Us Your Garden: A Rudbeckia party, an old tractor rake and something on the wild side
This week we showcase three awesome gardens form right here in Central Oregon. We have some grapes that mingle with some holly hocks an show off some…
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Junior Forecaster: Benny enjoys math, soccer and a little rain
Our Junior Forecaster is in Fourth Grade at Juniper Elementary and is a fan of math. Although he had a great time over summer vacation, he enjoys…
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City of Sisters at the forefront of ODOT Funding Bill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the Oregon House and Senate discuss and debate the ODOT funding bill in the special session, the sisters maintenance site has…
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Final day of testimony concludes in Samson Garner trial before closing arguments begin
The trial of Samson Garner neared its end on Wednesday as final witnesses were called. Garner is the man accused of planning a mass shooting at…
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Periods of rain today, minor flooding, debris flows possible over burn scars
(KTVZ, Bend Ore.) The rainy pattern persists today and the eastern sections of the viewing area are expected to see pockets of heavy…
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Premiere Aesthetics Institute celebrates a decade in Downtown Bend
Premiere Aesthetics Institute has announced its 10th Anniversary Celebration, Ten Years of Glam! A dazzling evening of beauty and community spirit.…
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BLM Oregon timber sales bring in over $14.3 million
PORTLAND, Ore. –The Bureau of Land Management sold 55.1 million board feet of timber across 2,281 public acres for $14,343,372…
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NFL and College Football games airing this week on the networks of KTVZ
09/12 – College Football – FOX (KFXO-TV) 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Kansas State @ Arizona 09/13 – College Football – The CW (NTVZ-TV)1:00 p.m. – 1:30…
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Celebrating 35 Years of Service: Rimrock Trails Marks a Milestone in Behavioral Healthcare
Established in Prineville, Oregon in 1990 as a nonprofit adolescent residential substance use treatment program, Rimrock Trails has grown to become…
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Bend’s Education Center marks 100 years with centennial celebration
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Education Center is celebrating 100 years, and the community is invited to join the festivities. “It…
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Deschutes County sees surge in Emergency Alert Registrations following Flat Fire
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Alerts program has seen a significant jump in new registrations following the…
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