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Prineville man faces nine counts of criminal mischief and resisting arrest

September 21, 2026 12:52 pm Claire Elmer

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 24-year-old Prineville man faces multiple criminal charges after police say he vandalized several downtown businesses with graffiti, according to the Prineville Police Department. Officers received initial reports of property damage on the morning of September 18th, 2026. Investigators determined multiple businesses were vandalized overnight, with each location displaying the same

Warmer than normal pattern to close out Summer 2026

September 21, 2026 12:06 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The mercury in the thermometer will once again top out in the 80s as we did over the weekend. Saturday the mercury hit a high of 81 and Sunday we topped out at 86. The last weekend of summer 2026 will be defined by a summer-like feel and we will maintain

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery reach settlement on proposed merger

September 21, 2026 11:15 am Adrielle Hasara

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement today resolving a lawsuit challenging the merger between Paramount Skydance Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement includes a five-year commitment to boost film production, a minimum $1.5 billion investment in domestic production and a $47.5 million workforce fund for displaced employees. The

Beyond the Score: Episode 61 – Bend Soccer Focused on State Title, Trinity Volleyball Adapting to Changes

September 21, 2026 10:21 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ Sports Director Dylan Anderman highlights the stories of local athletes and coaches making an impact on their respective sports, both on and off the field.

Free housing fair in Bend to connect residents with affordable homeownership

September 21, 2026 8:47 am Adrielle Hasara

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership can attend a free housing fair this Wednesday, Sept. 23, in Bend. The event will run at 5:30 p.m. at the Larkspur Community Center, located at 1600 SE Reed Market Road. The fair will connect prospective home buyers with local housing developers to explain

Warm last day of summer, cooling trend ahead

September 21, 2026 3:03 am Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Expect warm and dry conditions across Central Oregon for the final day of summer 2026. Highs will climb into the low to mid 80s today. A weak weather system moves through tomorrow, bringing breezy winds and a noticeable drop in temperatures. Highs will only reach the mid 70s. Central Oregon should

Motorcyclists of Central Oregon’s Teddy Bear Run for pediatric patients across High Desert

September 21, 2026 12:38 am Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will hold its 28th annual Teddy Bear Run on Saturday, September 26th, collecting and delivering hundreds of new stuffed animals for pediatric patients at St. Charles hospitals across Central Oregon. The event begins with registration at 9:00 a.m. at Cascade Motor Sports, 63028 Sherman Road in Bend.

Oregon Health Plan members to receive notices on changes to Medicaid

September 21, 2026 12:36 am Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About 600,000 Oregon Health Plan members are beginning to receive notices about federally required changes to Medicaid coverage, including new work or activity rules that will affect some adults beginning January 1st, 2027. The Oregon Health Authority said the notices being sent this month are informational only, and members do not

New wild cat species discovered in Bolivia

September 21, 2026 12:22 am Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia’s Yungas cloud forest, marking the first time a living wild cat species has been formally described in more than a century. The small, spotted feline is called the tilcayo cat, or Leopardus tilcayo — a name that reflects what local

Eligible Oregon Pacific Power customers may qualify for a generator rebate

September 21, 2026 12:20 am Claire Elmer

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is reminding eligible Oregon customers about available rebates for backup power equipment as the state transitions from wildfire season to winter storm season. The program provides up to $1,000 for income-qualified residential customers who rely on medical equipment and up to $4,000 for licensed care facilities. The Oregon Backup

Human remains found in Warm Springs, FBI investigating

September 20, 2026 3:22 pm Claire Elmer

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Human remains were found Saturday near an Indian Health Services facility in Warm Springs, prompting an investigation by tribal police and the FBI. The Warm Springs Police Department said it received a report of possible human remains around 10:53 a.m. in the area of the facility at 1270 Kot-Num Road.

Warm Monday before cooler, wetter weather arrives later this week

September 20, 2026 3:26 pm Lance Campbell

Central Oregon will start the new workweek warm and mostly dry before temperatures trend noticeably cooler later this week, with rain chances returning Thursday night and Friday.Mostly clear skies are expected Sunday night across Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Areas closer to the Cascades, including Sisters,

Great Bark Bash draws hundreds to downtown Bend

September 19, 2026 11:19 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of people attended the 2026 Great Bark Bash in downtown Bend. The event took place as part of the local Oktoberfest festivities. The event was organized by the Central Oregon Humane Society. According to the organization, the gathering served to raise awareness for its mission to advocate for animals, provide

Veterans honored during homecoming celebrations in Central Oregon

September 19, 2026 10:51 pm Spencer Sacks

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A delegation of 50 Central Oregon veterans and their guardians recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of this year’s Honor Flight. Honor Flight Central Oregon organizes the annual trip to take local veterans to the nation’s capital to visit memorials built in honor of their service. The group included two

Dry and warm pattern takes over this weekend

September 18, 2026 11:40 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine as we move forward through the weekend. The area of low pressure that generated light rain with a few pockets of moderate rain Thursday well east of Oregon. There is a ridge of high pressure off moving in, and that feature will provide us with drier and warmer

Rapa Nui in Bend’s Old Mill District to Close

September 18, 2026 2:57 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Rapa Nui Tiki Bar is closing following five years of serving Central Oregon.In a social media post, the establishment said, “We are incredibly sad to announce that Rapa Nui is closing. Circumstances at our current location have ultimately made this decision for us, but who knows, maybe one day we’ll

Sens. Wyden, Merkley demand investigation into illegal DHS access to voter data

September 18, 2026 1:40 pm Campbell Porter

(KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with 16 other senators, have demanded an independent investigation into allegations that Department of Homeland Security officials directed staff to illegally access state voter data. A total of 18 senators signed a letter to the DHS Office of Inspector General requesting the probe. The request

Oregon public university workers authorize strike, could walk out Sept. 28

September 18, 2026 12:57 pm Campbell Porter

(KTVZ) — Classified workers at Oregon’s seven public universities voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike that could begin as early as Sept. 28 unless a contract agreement is reached with university management. A total of 97% of voting Service Employees International Union members approved the strike authorization following months of stalled contract negotiations. The SEIU

Dry and warm pattern takes over in time for the weekend

September 18, 2026 12:51 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine as we move forward through the weekend. The area of low pressure that generated light rain with a few pockets of moderate rain yesterday is off to the east. There is a ridge of high pressure off the coast that will provide us with drier and warmer conditions

Save the Date: Tower Theatre Foundation hosts cultural diversity event at Commons Cafe, Playful Paws celebrates 450 adoptions with parking lot party, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon

September 18, 2026 7:48 am Madeline Clark

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from celebrating Bend’s cultural diversity with an evening of art, world music, and food brought to you by Tower Theatre Foundation, and the Commons Cafe to Playful Paws is celebrating three years and more than 450 adoptions with

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