Firebusters 2026, Day 2: First Responders
Together, 911 Dispatchers, Police, Fire, and EMS crews form the public safety chain to help keep you safe.
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Firebusters 2026, Day 1: Rechargeable Battery Safety
Lithium-Ion batteries are great for powering many of our modern devices. But there are some important safety tips to keep in mind.
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Warm weather continues until Friday front brings a chill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday all! We are tracking the continuation of warm and dry conditions through most of the week, with above-normal temperatures continuing into Friday. However, the timing of our next cold front has moved up, with the front now expected to arrive Friday afternoon bringing cooler weather for the weekend. That
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Man with recent history of multiple police contacts arrested for market theft in Alfalfa
A 65-year-old man named William Joseph Demmon was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing from an Alfalfa Market Store, damaging the building with his car, and resisting arrest.
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Motorists reminded to adjust speeds for changing road conditions in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Bend Police Department is reminding motorists of Violation of the Basic Rule. It means you should never drive faster than is reasonable or prudent for the road conditions. Even if the speed limit is 35 miles per hour, that speed could be too fast for the conditions. If
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PacificSource invests $50,000 in new La Pine Boys & Girls Club to expand youth programs
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacificSource Community Solutions has invested $50,000 in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon to expand youth and family programming at the organization’s new La Pine Club in South Deschutes County. The La Pine Clubhouse opened this fall at the La Pine Community Center to provide consistent out-of-school programming.
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Prineville priest recovering after being struck by car in crosswalk
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 71-year-old Prineville man seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a crosswalk Saturday, Oct. 3, has been identified by his church as Father Joseph Kunnelaya, who is recovering after surgery on his left leg. In an update posted on Facebook, St. Joseph Catholic Church of Prineville said Kunnelaya
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Warm and dry for the next few days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Happy Tuesday everyone! The warm and dry pattern will continue through the work week as a ridge of high pressure impacts the West. You might need a jacket this morning, but short sleeves should feel comfortable this afternoon as highs rise into the low to mid 80s. Overnight lows will dip
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Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest narrows to four semifinalists
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The field of competitors in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest has been narrowed to four semifinalists after the second round of voting concluded yesterday. The annual competition, presented by Oregon Business & Industry, is currently in its fourth year. The four remaining products in the contest are PNW
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Crook County School District receives $15,000 grant for leadership initiative
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville, Ore., received a $15,000 grant from the Rural Oregon Community Foundation for a new student program. The funding will support the district’s Western Way of Life – Student Leadership Initiative, which aims to develop leadership skills and promote rural traditions. Each school within the
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‘Life-changing’: COCC faculty, administration reach tentative agreement, averting strike
(Update: adding comments from COCC faculty member, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College faculty members were preparing to walk off the job Monday. Instead, they were celebrating a tentative contract agreement reached Friday night that averted the planned strike. The COCC Faculty Forum and college administration reached the tentative deal October 2nd
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Medford man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution causing two deaths
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 60-year-old Medford, Ore. man pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges on Monday, admitting that fentanyl he distributed resulted in two overdose deaths. Richard Scott Samuels pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to
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Oregon gas prices drop slightly but remain 91 cents higher than last year
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon gas prices are down slightly this week, but they’re still well above where they were a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular in Oregon is now $5/gallon, down about three cents from last week. But that’s nearly 91 cents more than this time last year. Prices
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Warm Weather Continues Before Cooler Temperatures Return
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Howdy all, and happy Monday! Central Oregon is in for a warm stretch of weather over the next few days, with dry conditions and highs reaching the mid-80s through Friday. That’s about 15 degrees warmer than what’s typical for this time of year, which is going to feel quite warm as
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Battery-related fires caused 96 incidents in Oregon over five years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Fire Prevention Week, and fire officials are reminding you to be careful when charging your devices. This year’s campaign focuses on safe charging, including the risks of using cheap or unapproved chargers. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, between 2020 and 2025, there were 96 battery related fires in Oregon linked to
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F-35A fighter jets are scheduled to arrive at Kingsley Field in Oregon in summer 2027
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has signed a Record of Decision giving Kingsley Field Oregon Air Guard Base formal authorization to prepare for a squadron of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. The authorization allows the base, located in Klamath Falls, Ore., to commence facility construction for the advanced jet aircraft. Field
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“The Vault Taphouse” Closes in Redmond, Property for Lease or For Sale, Food Trucks Remain Open
Update: KTVZ News has learned from the property owner they were not prepared for “The Vault Taphouse” to close. In addition, Richard’s Sliders and El Imperio will continue to operate on the property until the property’s owner finds a new tenant. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned “The Vault Taphouse,” which is located
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Sisters man surrenders, arrested following standoff after allegedly assaulting woman and children
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old Sisters man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly breaking into an apartment and assaulting a woman and two juveniles inside, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Royce Shipley was taken into custody following a brief standoff at his nearby residence on North Woodson Street. Deputies responded to the
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The 33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit opens Nov. 18
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host an opening reception for the “33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Nov. 18, 2026. The exhibition displays work by adult and youth tribal members and will remain on view through Feb. 20, 2027. The annual exhibit is curated by Angela
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Family Access Network receives $5,000 grant to support Crook County families
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce awarded a $5,000 grant to the Family Access Network to support children and families in Crook County. The grant, provided through the chamber’s Capital Grant program, will help low-income families gain access to essential resources, including food, clothing, school supplies and stable housing. The Family
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