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Deadline Wednesday: Free business training for Central Oregon veterans, families

September 28, 2026 1:44 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are open through Wednesday, Sept. 30, for Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE), a free eight-week business training program for military veterans and their family members. The in-person program is designed to assist military-connected entrepreneurs in developing skills to create and sustain small businesses. Offered in collaboration with

Put down your phone: Central Oregon police step up distracted driving patrols

September 28, 2026 1:02 pm Campbell Porter

(KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central and Eastern Oregon are increasing high-visibility patrols to target distracted driving. Officials warn drivers that holding or using an electronic device while operating a vehicle carries immediate legal and financial consequences. Under Oregon law, operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic mobile device is a Class B

Deschutes National Forest prescribed burn scheduled for Tuesday near Crescent

September 28, 2026 12:58 pm Campbell Porter

CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct a prescribed burn covering up to 187 acres Tuesday, seven miles southwest of Crescent, Oregon. Ignitions are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. near the Rivers North OHV Staging Area and the junction of Highway 58 and Forest Service Road 5825. The

Oregon sets 10% maximum allowable rent increase for calendar year 2027, up from 2026

September 28, 2026 12:39 pm Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, The Oregon Department of Administrative Services published the maximum allowable rent increase percentages for calendar year 2027. The maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is set at 10%. The annual announcement complies with state law under ORS 90.324. According to the Oregon Department of Administrative

September ending quiet, dry and mild

September 28, 2026 12:32 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Dry and mild pattern to set up for the first full week of Autumn. Plenty of sunshine and light winds will define the week as the area will be looking at temperatures in the 70s to close out the month of September. Today will be the first day we get back

Pleasant pattern this week

September 28, 2026 3:13 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Monday morning! A quiet pattern takes over this week as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. Plan on a crisp fall morning, followed by a mild afternoon with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s. Overnight lows will dip into the 30s and 40s, so you’ll

Hang on to summer- warm weather returns for the work week across Central Oregon

September 27, 2026 4:09 pm Katie Frazier

Howdy all, and happy Sunday! Central Oregon is in for a warmer stretch this week, with temperatures climbing into the mid 70s across Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties each day. Most of the region will stay dry, making for plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather. A few showers are expected

Dan Wilson will not return as Seattle Mariners manager in 2027

September 27, 2026 4:00 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

SEATTLE, Wash. (KTVZ) — Dan Wilson will not return as field manager of the Seattle Mariners in 2027, the team announced Sunday. The decision was announced by Jerry Dipoto, president of baseball operations, following conversations between team management and Wilson this week. The change comes after the organization concluded that a new direction was necessary

Chilly weekend under mostly sunny skies

September 25, 2026 11:48 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Today will be mostly sunny and dry with the winds relaxing and the temperatures remaining chilly. Highs will be in the low to middle 60s region wide, which is slightly below our normal high of 72 for September 26th in Bend. Winds will be noticeable but not overwhelming, arriving from the

Pay it Forward: KWSO Radio keeps Warm Springs connected

September 25, 2026 6:39 pm Campbell Porter

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sue Matters, station manager of KWSO Radio in Warm Springs, has received a $500 Pay it Forward award for her efforts to keep the local community informed. The award is part of KTVZ’s Pay it Forward program, which highlights individuals working to make Central Oregon a better place. The monthly

ODF drops wildfire danger level to moderate across Central Oregon

September 25, 2026 6:07 pm Campbell Porter

CENTRAL OREGON, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District will drop its wildfire danger level to moderate at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow. The agency also terminated regulated use closures across several of its operational units. The updated restrictions affect state-protected lands in Harney, Grant, Gillam, Umatilla, Wheeler, Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes counties.

Pet Pals: Charlie and Chuckie are looking for their FURever home

September 25, 2026 5:49 pm Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Pet Pals features two adorable littermate kittens looking for their forever homes through the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Charlie and Chuckie are about three months old. The kittens were rescued after a family noticed their mother cat had five kittens, but later disappeared with three of them, leaving

The 2026 Great Global Greyhound Walk will take place in Bend this weekend

September 25, 2026 3:43 pm Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog lovers in Central Oregon will have a chance to meet some unique breeds this weekend! The 2026 Great Global Greyhound Walk is happening Sunday at 10 a.m. at Drake Park in Bend. Local sighthound owners will gather with their dogs to help raise awareness about greyhounds and other sighthound breeds.

Portland declares September 25th as Dolly Parton Day to honor her legacy

September 25, 2026 3:38 pm Kelsey Merison

OREGON (KTVZ) — People all over are remembering Dolly Parton today, September 25th: “Nine Two Five.” September 25th has been declared Dolly Parton Day in Portland, one of several cities across the country recognizing the country music icon and her legacy of giving. The Dollywood Foundation is also calling today Give Like Dolly Day, encouraging support for

Deschutes National Forest prepares for upcoming fall prescribed burn season

September 25, 2026 3:33 pm Kelsey Merison

CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Deschutes National Forest is getting ready to start its fall prescribed burning season. Firefighters could begin burning as early as next Tuesday, if weather and other conditions are right. The Forest Service could burn up to 5,886 acres across Central Oregon, including areas near Bend, Sisters, La Pine,

Suspected Serial Killer: Jesse Calhoun pleads not guilty to charges in Libby Gibson death

September 25, 2026 3:29 pm Kelsey Merison

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second time this summer, suspected serial killer Jesse Calhoun appeared in a Multnomah County courtroom. On Monday, he faced new charges in the death of a 6th woman. He’s facing manslaughter charges in the death of 32-year-old Libby Gibson. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced last week there is

German Shepherd K9 Kylo dies following shooting in Portland

September 25, 2026 3:23 pm Kelsey Merison

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man and a Portland K9 were killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon during a fugitive operation in the city’s Montavilla neighborhood. Police say a U.S. Marshals task force encountered a suspect wanted on a felony warrant. The suspect died at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. K9 Kylo, a German

Chilly weekend ahead as winds relax and skies clear late Friday

September 25, 2026 12:52 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Brisk winds, early morning rain and much cooler weather are defining the first Friday of Autumn. The bulk of the rain has fallen on the Cascades where around a half inch of water has made it to the ground Across the high desert, less than a tenth of an inch of

Dan Rayfield leads 26 AGs in push for national AI safety regulations

September 25, 2026 11:06 am Adrielle Hasara

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general today in sending a letter to congressional leaders, calling on Congress to enact national safety regulations for the artificial intelligence industry. The coalition warned that AI programs developed without proper safeguards pose risks to the nation’s financial system,

Willamette Pass triples snowmaking capacity to ensure a longer season

September 25, 2026 9:15 am Adrielle Hasara

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Willamette Pass Resort has completed an expansion of its snowmaking system, tripling the mountain’s overall snowmaking capacity. The upgrade more than doubles the resort’s fleet of snow guns to 19 and provides top-to-bottom snowmaking coverage. The project serves as the first step in the resort’s Master Development Plan, a long-term roadmap

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