Women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem (1934-2026), known as the face of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at age 92. A statement on Steinem’s instagram page says she died in her New York home Wednesday — surrounded by loved ones. During her career as an activist, Steinem ent undercover in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainy afternoon changed plans around Central Oregon Wednesday, but for some people at Bend’s Old Mill District, the cooler weather was a welcome change after a hot and smoky stretch of summer.Visitors were still out shopping and enjoying the area despite the rain.One Old Mill visitor, Emily Holland, said the
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What a great week for the Show Us Your Garden segment. We have some beans that grow around a pole, a hummingbird moth hiding among the petunias and a variety of plants and sculptures maintained by someone who really enjoys retirement. Thanks for sending in these great photos.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event, a horse cutting competition open to the public, is taking place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. General admission to the event is free. Cattle cutting is a practical skill that cattle ranchers still utilize. The goal of the sport is to single out an individual
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deputies and an inmate work crew from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office cleaned graffiti from Wind Cave off China Hat Road southeast of Bend last Friday. The operation removed approximately 30% of the total graffiti inside the cave. Wind Cave stretches more than 3,800 feet, making it the longest and most
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is seeking community volunteers for its annual Bike & Pedestrian Count, scheduled for Sept. 17 and Sept. 19. The annual effort gathers data on pedestrians and bicyclists at intersections across the city. Information collected during the event will help guide future municipal
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As the weather starts to change this week, fire officials with the Oregon Department of Forestry will be watching conditions closely. They’ll evaluate rainfall, fuel moisture and overall fire conditions to determine whether fire danger levels can be lowered. Officials say it’s still fire season, and debris burning remains prohibited. They say escaped debris
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Violet is a huge fan of the weather, especially tornadoes. She admits that they are very scary, but also finds them fascinating. Her favorite event is the 1925 Tri-State tornado outbreak which moved through parts of Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, devastating the region. Violet is heading into sixth grade at Sisters Middle School, she already
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Winter is starting to make its first appearance at Mt. Bachelor. The mountain received its first snowfall of the season Wednesday morning, dusting the slopes from mid-mountain to the summit. With more storm activity in the forecast and summer operations scheduled to wrap up October 4, the first snow is giving
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to use caution when sending and receiving money through mobile payment applications due to widespread scam activity. Fraudsters are targeting users on popular platforms including Venmo, Cash App, Zelle and PayPal to steal money and compromise personal financial accounts. Because many mobile
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A vacant mobile home in southwest Bend was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke through the roof and ignited nearby brush. Bend Fire & Rescue firefighters responded to the scene on South Queens Drive at 12:43 a.m., quickly applying water to extinguish the structure fire and stop spot
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – It has been a long time coming, “wetting rains” are here. We have had some isolated thunderstorms and some impressive heavy rainfall events, but nothing too beneficial. Today and into the weekend steady and soaking rains are in the forecast. Along with the rain today will be very gusty winds. Gusts
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The board of Crime Stoppers of Oregon has decided to dissolve the organization after operating for 43 years. Board members cited declining tip volume, decreasing reward payouts and an aging board as primary reasons for considering closure. Crime Stoppers of Oregon was created in 1983 to assist local law enforcement and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding the owners of three horses, which are currently corralled. The horses, are currently located at 2820 NE Canal Road off NE Rawhide.If you know who the horses belong to, you are asked to contact the Crook County Sheriff’s
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two individuals attempted to steal alcoholic beverages from the Ranchhouse at Brasada Ranch early Wednesday morning before running away when confronted by an employee. Deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Prineville Police Department responded to the reported burglary in progress around 12:44 a.m. A Bend Police
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Lincoln County grand jury has indicted Marcus Brooks, the founder and executive director of the Cascade Relief Team, on two counts of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree. State officials announced Wednesday that Brooks is accused of stealing charitable donations intended to help tornado victims rebuild. The criminal indictment specifically
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A screen-printing workshop inviting community members to create advocacy art is scheduled to take place in Bend on Sept. 16. The event will focus on making wearable messages while allowing participants to connect with others through the creative process. The workshop will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Alma
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to assist with beaver habitat restoration across Central Oregon. The recruitment effort comes as the organization’s Beaver Works Oregon program expands its restoration season. The extension of the restoration season follows disruptions to previous summer projects caused by wildfires and smoke in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cool and rainy weather pattern will bring a fall-like feel to Central Oregon. This is the result of a couple of low -pressure systems moving through the Pacific Northwest. High temperatures will reach the 60s, while some areas may struggle to climb out of the upper 50s. With average highs
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – It appears that someone turned on a switch to cue the rain. Today, the first day of September, will begin a rainy pattern. The rain will not arrive until very late in the day, more than likely the evening, and the wet pattern will begin. The early portion of the day
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