Redmond planning commission denies MonteVista Homes’ proposed curvilinear neighborhood
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major housing proposal in southwest Redmond faced an unexpected setback this week after the Redmond Urban Area Planning…
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Christmas Parade returns to Downtown Bend Saturday, Mistletoe Miler before parade
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The annual Christmas Parade is returning to the streets of downtown Bend, this Saturday, December 6th at noon. Cascade Relays is…
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Rosendin Foundation donates $100,000 to 11 Central Oregon non profit organizations
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Rosendin Foundation has recently donated $100,000 to Central Oregon non profit organizations specializing in community…
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Meteorologist Shannon Brady gives insight into where all the mountain snow is this year
It has been nearly a week after the expected opening day and Mt. Bachelor and this year is off to a slow start. The current base depth reads at just…
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Sweet Santa: First round of viewer-submitted photos, check out the holiday cheer!
Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a…
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Long term wet pattern begins today with light rain showers
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Two words for the next week: warm and wet. “Warm” meaning relatively speaking for early December. Temperatures are above normal…
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FBI arrests man in Jan. 6 DC pipe bomber investigation
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Evan Perez, Holmes Lybrand, Dugald McConnell, CNN (CNN) — The FBI arrested a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, on Thursday…
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Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for more peace talks with US
By Jessie Yeung, Svitlana Vlasova (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would seize Ukraine’s Donbas region “by military or…
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Deschutes County district map sparks debate; commissioners delay decision, will hold public hearing
(Update: Adding video and quotes from Commissioner Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners met on Wednesday to…
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Holiday bazaar brings local artisans and festive cheer to Tetherow Resort
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow Resort hosted a special Christmas shopping event this evening, the 2025 Holiday Bazaar. The event, which ran from 4pm…
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Junior Forecaster: Ryland is an excellent skier, who enjoys math and speaking Japanese
Ryland is a competitive skier and is looking forward to riding the snow as soon as possible. She is in 6th grade at Pacific Crest Middle School and…
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Prineville pastor pleads not guilty to abuse charge for allegedly shooting and blinding ‘Pumpkin’ the kitten
Defense attorney says he shot the cat, believing it was feral and was attacking his chickens PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jason Swick, 48-year-old…
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Bend-based logging company named Eastern Oregon Operator of the Year for thinning work in crowded forests
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two loggers – one from Bend – and a forest road builder have been chosen as Operators of The Year for their respective region…
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‘Under Pressure’: Bend’s High Desert Museum prepares upcoming exhibit exploring our volcanic past – and present
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For millions of years, volcanoes have been the most powerful force in nature. And for many in the West, the impact of volcanoes…
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Oregon Lottery returns $887 million to state, had $9 million in unclaimed prizes – and made 12 players millionaires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lottery will return more than $887 million to the state for the 2025 fiscal year. Compared to the previous year,…
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Rainy pattern ahead, cooler today, mild weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ). Mostly cloudy skies today keeping the temperatures down near normal. There may be some patchy fog develop tonight and some stray…
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Snow Report: Snow is possible over the weekend
Although the area has not seen much snow this season, there is a chance for a few inches of snow to arrive over the weekend. We are keeping an eye on…
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Trucker accused of causing deadly Hwy. 20 crash arraigned on new manslaughter charges; bail doubled, to $500,000
A truck driver whose jackknifed rig allegedly caused a crash that killed a newlywed couple east of Bend last week was arraigned Wednesday on more…
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Helping the helpers: Redmond Fire & Rescue launches confidential wellness app for personnel and their families
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When community members interact with public safety professionals, they’re probably not thinking about…
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Bend’s beloved Pole Pedal Paddle race is turning 50; official design contest is now open for artist submissions
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union said Wednesday they are now…
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