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Dry and warmer pattern moving through the week

June 23, 2025 4:46 pm John Carroll

There is not much moisture around to help with our deficit of rainfall for the region. Over the weekend the hope of getting some nice soaking rain…

Burgerville officially expands into Central Oregon with grand opening

June 23, 2025 10:56 am Harley Coldiron, Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over 100 hundred people lined up outside of Burgerville’s newest location on 3rd Street in Bend, for the grand opening of its…

Sheriff Kent van der Kamp announces resignation minutes after recall efforts were made public

June 23, 2025 11:05 am Gregory Deffenbaugh, Claire Elmer

(Update: Adding video; Sheriff announces his resignation effective July 31st after recall efforts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recall is underway for…

Warmer, sensible weather returns to Central Oregon this week

June 23, 2025 3:33 am KTVZ

After a cool, cloudy, and slightly wet weekend, skies are clearing and temperatures are heating back up. The low pressure system that brought the…

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, June 23rd

June 23, 2025 7:10 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, June 23rd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

Entering a stretch of warm, dry weather

June 22, 2025 3:51 pm Jillian Fortner

Happy Sunday! It was a quiet and mild day across Central Oregon with afternoon highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Although we’re slightly warmer than…

Clearing on Sunday with slightly warmer temps

June 21, 2025 3:47 pm Jillian Fortner

Happy Saturday! We’re experiencing a chilly start to the summer season! This is due to a deep pocket of cold air that is dropping in from the…

‘Fight for your land’: group gathers in downtown Bend to protest proposed sale of public lands

June 21, 2025 12:37 pm Claire Elmer

On Saturday in Bend, a group gathered in Drake Park in protest of a provision being considered as an addition to the Trump administration’s ‘Big…

Problem Solvers: Social media post highlights reality of camping in Central Oregon, homeless weigh in

June 20, 2025 10:54 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from poster and homeless) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Jill Sweet shares her life on the road as a vanlifer across social…

UPDATE: Alder Springs Fire 68% Contained, Final Update Provided as Evacuation Orders Lifted

June 18, 2025 10:37 am KTVZ - News Team, Barney Lerten

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Alder Springs Fire is now 68% contained with LEVEL 1 evacuation notices in place. Below is the latest from…

Summer starts out chilly, breezy and rainy

June 20, 2025 11:45 pm John Carroll

There is a deep pocket of cold air that is dropping in from the Gulf of Alaska that is cooling us back to the 50s and 60s for a spell. There is…

Pay it Forward: Veterans Appreciation Events

June 20, 2025 11:05 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– KTVZ News along with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros are always on the lookout for people giving back to the community.…

Prineville’s Rockhound Pow Wow returns to Crook County Fairgrounds

June 20, 2025 6:07 pm Jillian Fortner

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A long-standing Crook County tradition is back in full swing. The Rockhound Pow Wow kicked off in Prineville on Thursday,…

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Adopt these two adorable black kitties, looking to snuggle up in a forever home

June 20, 2025 6:04 pm KTVZ News Partners

This weeks Pet Pals was twice the fun as Lynne with the Humane Society of Central Oregon brought two small, loving black kitties. They are sweet,…

Ray Solley retires July 1st from leading Bend’s Tower Theatre: ‘We made some magic happen’

June 20, 2025 11:48 am Claire Elmer

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After 16 years at the helm of the Tower Theatre, Executive Director Ray Solley is taking his final bow.…

City of Sisters opens community grants for 2025

June 20, 2025 5:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

The City of Sisters is seeking to award Community Grants to non-profit community groups and otherentities that meet the grant criteria for the…

Memorial bench installed to honor lives of Jake and Josh Eckstein

June 20, 2025 5:38 pm Jillian Fortner

(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new bench in Prineville now stands as a tribute to Jake and Josh Eckstein, two brothers whose…

Bear Creek & 27th Street Project Update

June 20, 2025 5:11 pm KTVZ News Partners

Underground utility work is scheduled through the end of August. Please be sure to use the marked detour to navigate around the closure at Bear Creek…