Leash up and clean up: Prineville reminds residents of park rules
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you planning on heading outdoors with your dog? Prineville officials remind pet owners to follow two simple rules to…
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‘Welcome home’: Bend family receives keys to new home through First Story homeownership program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend family officially opened the door to a new chapter on Wednesday, receiving the keys to their new home which was made…
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Black Butte Ranch Police Department joins nationwide crackdown on impaired driving
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — If you’re planning to celebrate Labor Day with alcohol, police have a message: Plan your ride home before you drink. A…
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The Local Lens – Episode 15 – Rep. Janelle Bynum
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Rep. Janelle Bynum who is running for reelection for Oregon’s 5th…
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Crook County officials warn residents returning home of hidden fire hazards
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As evacuation levels are lowered and residents begin returning home, officials are warning people not to let their guard…
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Crook County issues Level 3 evacuation order as Rowe Creek Complex Fire flares up
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) A Level 3 – Go Now evacuation order has been issued in Crook County as the Rowe Creek Complex Fire flares up. The Crook…
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Sisters-Camp Sherman fire district honors two volunteer leaders for lasting impact
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two longtime members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District are being honored for their years of service and contributions…
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Hot pattern continues, storms possible Friday evening
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The sunny and dry weather will define the middle of the week as the heat also continues. Highs today will hit the 90s for the…
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Hot and dry pattern continues with temps peaking on Thursday
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re tracking a few hot days ahead for Central Oregon! Highs will reach the upper 80s to low 90s today as skies gradually become…
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Clear the Shelters: Highlighting the Humane Society of the Ochocos in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is partnering with NBC for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide campaign that promotes pet adoption and supports animal…
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‘Surveillance in Our Community’: Bend Privacy Alliance invites public to discussion on monitoring tech
(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Privacy Alliance) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local privacy group is inviting Central Oregonians to learn more…
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Wyden, Merkley demand halt to Medicaid data transfers to ICE after court order violations
WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded today that federal health and homeland security agencies…
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Backpacks, School Supplies Donated to Family Access Network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive donated a truckload of school supplies today to the Family Access Network, providing 100…
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Prineville hosts Faith & Blue event this weekend at Pioneer Park
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville’s coming together this weekend for Faith & Blue, a community event focused on connection and fellowship.…
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Redmond Proficiency Academy opens expanded Forest Building downtown
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Proficiency Academy has opened an expanded Forest Building in Downtown Redmond. The new space adds six classrooms…
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Redmond High School wins $5k from T-Mobile, eyes $1M field makeover
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School is getting a $5,000 boost, and could be in line for a much bigger prize. The Panthers were randomly…
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Senator Wyden demands answers over $2 million payment to company linked to Trump
OREGON (KTVZ) Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers about a $2 million payment made to a company connected to President Trump. Wyden is…
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NeighborImpact to open Head Start classrooms at OSU-Cascades following Little Kits closure
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New childcare options are coming to the OSU-Cascades campus this fall, following the closure of Bend’s Little Kits Early…
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Hot pattern sets up for the week, Red Flag Warning in effect for parts of Central Oregon
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The hot patterns of summer come and go, but this season it does not help that the dry patterns are present as well. We are in…
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Hot pattern in place, elevated fire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Red Flag Warning will take effect for the Warm Springs area at noon today. Breezy westerly winds and very dry conditions could…
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