What you need to know: 4th of July Pet Parade in Bend
(Update: Adding video) Bend, Ore. – (June 26, 2025) – Bend Park and Recreation District’s July 4th Pet Parade is a community…
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4th of July fireworks in Redmond could look different if ban is approved
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the ongoing weather conditions that are prime for vegetation and wildfires, Redmond’s City Council will be holding a…
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Family Night at the Crooked River Roundup Rodeo
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s a big week in Prineville as crowds roll in for the 80th Crooked River Roundup to celebrate…
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Reward offered for return of Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — An up to $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the safe return of two missing Idaho teens,…
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Congresswoman Bynum to hold town hall in Redmond on Saturday, June 28th
(Update: Adding video) Washington, DC – On Saturday, June 28th at 11:00AM PT, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum…
Continue ReadingBend Police Department Seeks Community Members for Advisory Council
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Police Department is now accepting applications for the Police Chief’s Advisory Council…
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Mt. Bachelor Opens for Summer Activities, Kicking Off Season with Live Music, BBQ, and Scenic Views
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is officially open for summer activities today, June 26, with clear blue skies setting the…
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Oregon Fire Marshals stage defensible space demonstration to promote wildfire preparedness
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Wednesday, Oregon State fire marshals Partnered with the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to conducted a…
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Prineville city officials were blindsided with news that one of their biggest employers, Owens Corning, would be closing its doors
PRINEVILLE, Ore. [KTVZ] — One of the biggest employers in Prineville is shutting down—without giving city leaders a heads-up – leaving 184…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, June 26th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, June 26th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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The stable pattern continues with warm temperatures
We’ll close out the work week with temperatures a few degrees above normal. Normal for this time of year is in the mid to upper 70s, and we’ll…
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Junior Forecaster: June is the month for June, who enjoys the great outdoors
Our Junior Forecaster has the name of June, so it was only fitting to have her help John Carroll out with the forecast in the month of June. She…
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Owens Corning shutting down Prineville plant; all 184 workers to be laid-off starting in late August
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Owens Corning is closing its Prineville manufacturing facility in Central Oregon, marking a significant reduction in its local…
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Preparations are in full swing for the 80th Crooked River Roundup
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds are pouring into the cowboy capital of Oregon for this years Crooked River Roundup. The…
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‘Heartbroken’: Parents raise concerns over HDESD cuts affecting children with disabilities
(Update: Adding video, adding comments from parents, HDESD statement) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Parents, caregivers, and teachers are urging the High…
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County Commissioners to discuss “Potential Sheriff Transition” following van der Kamp resignation
(Update: Adding video, comments from county commissioners) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Deschutes County Commissioners will now decide Deschutes County’s…
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Fast-moving grass fire sparks in Redmond, named Canyon Fire
UPDATE: Per Watch Duty: Additional units are being called-off from the scene. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fast-moving vegetation fire has been reported…
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Bentz’s Bill Seeks Federal Land Transfer to The Dalles for Water Supply Expansion
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz’s (R-OR) legislation aimed at transferring 150 acres of U.S. Forest Service land to the City of The…
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Bentz Opposes Large-Scale Federal Land Sales, Cites Need for Local Input and Proper Management
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) expressed his opposition this week to proposals that would mandate the sale or disposal of…
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Street Paving Work in the City of Bend Kicks off June 30
As part of the City’s annual street preservation program, contractors will begin paving some busy streets around the community starting June 30 and…
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