Bend man killed in wrong-way crash near American Falls, Idaho
(Update: Adding video) News Team AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that happened…
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Governor Kotek pitches gas and payroll tax, fee hikes to avoid ODOT cuts; GOP calls proposal ‘tone-deaf’
(Update: Adding update from Governor Kotek, Adding House Republican leader’s reaction to proposal) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek…
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California man arraigned in Bend gas station stabbing after 2 court no-shows; plea hearing set
A California man arrested last weekend in a recent stabbing at a Bend gas station that nearly killed the victim appeared in court from jail Thursday…
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Citizens4Community and Kendall Auto Group kick off a series of free outdoor movie nights in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday night, the nonprofit Citizens4Community and Kendall Auto Group are starting their summer series in Sisters,…
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Catch the NFL Preseason Action This August on the networks of KTVZ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Football fans, it’s time to gear up for the highly anticipated NFL preseason! This August, KTVZ and KFXO will be airing a…
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Senator Ron Wyden plans an Aug. 16 town hall in Madras, one of five he’ll hold around Oregon this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold open-to-all town halls this month in Polk, Jefferson,…
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ChatGPT is getting a big upgrade. It’s smarter and less likely to deceive you
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN (CNN) — OpenAI on Thursday launched GPT-5, an upgraded version of the AI model behind ChatGPT that the company claims is…
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Cooler than normal today, gradually warming through the weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Temperatures this afternoon will only top out in the 70s. We’ll clock in around 5 or 6 degrees below normal for this time of year.…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, August 7th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 7th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan following reports and…
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Indiana’s Republican leaders won’t commit to redistricting after Vance visit
By Eric Bradner, CNN Indianapolis (CNN) — Vice President JD Vance met Thursday with Gov. Mike Braun and state legislative leaders as the White…
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Show Us Your Garden: Friendship, love, a hidden fountain and a morning stroll highlight this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week on Show Us Your Garden, we have another great variety of gardens to show off. A garden that is made from a circle of…
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Junior Forecaster: Charlee is a soccer star and an artist
Charlee is this weeks Junior Forecaster and is about to enter 2nd Grade at Bear Creek Elementary School. She really enjoys the two subjects that will…
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Rising grocery prices cause concern for some Central Oregon shoppers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Keeping the fridge full is becoming costly. According to Nielsen IQ, food costs are rising across the board. When comparing the…
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City of Bend installs traffic data camera on Portland Avenue Bridge
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend has installed a camera on the Portland Avenue Bridge, but it’s not for surveillance. The camera sits atop a…
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Country Financial donates over $8,000 to Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue for wildland fire gear
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce a generous donation from Country Financial in the amount of…
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HousingWorks holds grand opening to celebrate completion of College View affordable apartments in SW Bend
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works, the regional housing authority for Central Oregon, held a grand opening event on Wednesday…
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Cloudy and below normal temperatures today, heat returns this weekend
(KTVZ Bend, Ore). Mostly cloudy skies will define the day, along with a few stray showers. The mercury in the thermometer is only going…
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Shevlin Crossing announces a new tenant: WildRoots Coffeehouse to open this fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Taylor Brooks announced Wednesday that a new tenant will be waking up its Shevlin Crossing development this fall: WildRoots…
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Portland man wins over $52,000 jackpot at Indian Head Casino
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A lucky guest from Portland hit it big recently at Indian Head Casino, taking home a Wide Area Progressive Jackpot of…
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