High speed pursuit ends with arrest of wanted felon & seizure of firearms
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ)– A late-night high-speed chase in Madras led to the arrest of a wanted fugitive and a second suspect, along with the…
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Dry conditions continue through the weekend
A ridge of high pressure moves in today, setting up a quiet and dry stretch that lasts into next week. Rain and snow showers have moved out of the…
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Update: Warm Springs Woman Reported Missing Found
(Update: Warm Springs Police Dept. found her safely) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm Springs Police Department posted today on their Facebook page…
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Snow Report: It was a great week for mountain snow!
Mt. Bachelor picked up just under two feet of snow over the past few days. That same winter storm helped boost the base at Hoodoo, allowing the…
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Prineville Man Killed in Crash in Clackamas County
A two-vehicle crash occurred on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on Jan. 8, 2026, resulting in the death of one driver. The accident involved a…
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Dylan on the Ducks: Oregon loses to Indiana in the Peach Bowl
8:09 pm – Final – Oregon 22 | Indiana 56 8:06 pm – Oregon Touchdown – 22-56 7:30 pm – Indiana Touchdown – 56-15 7:20 pm – Indiana Touchdown – 49-15…
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Oregon universities eye mergers, partnerships amid low funding and test scores
OREGON (KTVZ)– Some Oregon universities could be heading toward a future of closer collaboration, or even potential mergers, as the state confronts…
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Furry Friends: Willow would love a home with lots of squeaky toys
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Willow, a 10-month-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in…
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Save the Date: From a fly fishing film festival to early ups for Mt. Bachelor passholders, here’s what’s happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the International Fly Fishing…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, January 9th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, January 9th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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The region is clearing out and warming up just in time for the weekend
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Rain and snow have cleared out of the region. Mt. Bachelor saw nearly 2ft of snow from this storm cycle this week. It should be the…
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Making a Difference: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon asks you to step up and become a mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth through our 21 Cares…
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Dylan on The Ducks: ‘Next man up’ as the Ducks roster undergoes changes due to injuries and transfer portal
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Ducks are heading into Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Indiana facing some serious challenges…
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Town of Lakeview strips down to fund snow removal
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (KTVZ)– When the snow piled up and the town’s coffers ran dry, Lakeview residents came up with a creative and bare-all solution to…
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Problem Solvers: Bend residents raise concerns over aircraft noise
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Bend says one of the busiest airports in Oregon is located right here in Central Oregon with more than 140,000 annual…
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Serán Bioscience holds topping-out ceremony for new NE Bend manufacturing facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Serán Bioscience, LLC, in collaboration with leading developer and design-builder Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony…
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Latino Community Association set to break ground on 128 affordable apartments in SE Bend
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is breaking ground next week on 128 affordable apartments at SE Easton…
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Five St. Charles nurses honored for exceptional care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding,…
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UPDATE: Border Patrol agents shoot 2 people in East Portland during ‘targeted traffic stop,’ DHS says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Two people were shot by federal law Customs and Border Protection agents Thursday afternoon in East Portland, the Portland…
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Oregon limits nitrous oxide access amid misuse concerns under House Bill 3447
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon law now requires retailers to verify ID and prohibits sales of nitrous oxide to anyone under 18, in response to…
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