Oregon Health Authority reminds families of upcoming school vaccination deadline
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the annual school vaccination deadline approaching, the Oregon Health Authority is reminding parents and caregivers to…
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Central Oregon’s WinterFest brings community together for winter fun
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents from across the Northwest gathered in Central Oregon this weekend for Bend WinterFest 2026. Despite a lack of…
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DA Hathorn says Crook County has no unrepresented criminal cases after Supreme Court dismissal, but warns risks remain
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Supreme Court’s recent right-to-counsel decision has resulted in the dismissal of nearly 1,500 criminal…
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Foggy start to Sunday, mountain snow Monday
Sunday will start off with fog and mist. The temperature readings will be above freezing so only afoew pockets may see some icy roads. There may be a…
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Snow Report: Fresh snow for many slopes, yet modest bases and closures persist
A passing moisture system delivered new snow to nearly all of Oregon’s major ski areas, bringing a welcome refresh to the slopes. Timberline and…
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Cloudy skies bring rain to Central Oregon along with possible mountain snow this weekend
According to the National Weather Service: .TONIGHT…Cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain snow in the evening, then a chance of rain…
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Mountain snow on this Valentine’s Day, cold rain across the high desert
Expect to see some mountain snow to continue today with a couple of inches expected across the Cascades. Accumulations across the Cascades will be in…
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Firefighters contain blaze that threatened La Pine residence
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine home was saved Thursday morning after a fire that started in a nearby shop spread to the residence. Firefighters…
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Pet Pals: Meet Benito, a brave pup with a big heart
Benito has already overcome incredible odds and now, this little pup is ready for his forever home. The Oregon Humane Society rescued Benito, along…
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Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt receives Ford Family Foundation’s inaugural 1905 Legacy Award in the Visual Arts
ROSEBURG, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Ford Family Foundation’s Visual Arts Program has announced Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs, Wasco,…
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There’s Good News: Downtown Bend to get covered in hearts this Valentine’s Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Downtown Bend will be bursting with handmade hearts this Valentine’s weekend, all part of a community tradition that’s all…
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‘Show love’: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery invites community to donate hygiene, household cleaning supplies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This month, as MountainStar Family Relief Nursery continues celebrating its 25th anniversary year, the organization is…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Valentine’s Day showing some love with snow, President’s Day has a bit more on the way
The weekend will be a good one for us here in Central Oregon as the area is slated to get a steady dose of snow. Not a major snow event, but just…
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America’s symbol: Two Central Oregon bald eagles rescued but don’t survive crash, severe lead poisoning
(Update: adding video of bald eagle) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The folks at Think Wild Central Oregon wildlife hospital are thrilled to care…
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Cloudy with spotty showers tonight, Valentine’s Day brings some rain and mountain snow
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The setup day is in full gear with the clouds overtaking the region ahead of a wet day Saturday. Expect to see some…
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Love is in the air, even in a courtroom: ‘Cupid’s Docket’ happens a day early, despite the date
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, Central Oregon judges offered their “Cupid’s Docket” matrimonial…
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85-Year-Old Dies After Hit by Vehicle Outside of Bend Grocery Store
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An 85-year-old woman died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle in a Safeway parking lot in Bend. Melinda Ann Lyons was hit…
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Possible Wolf Sighting in Bend following Confirmed Wolf Sighting in Sunriver
UPDATE: KTVZ News has learned from ODFW that the animal in the pictures provided to KTVZ is most likely a wolf. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Deschutes…
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Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move up transportation tax referendum to May
By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from…
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Big Bend brew news: Cascade Lakes Brewing owners acquire Crux Fermentation as part of new 5-brewery collective
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The family that owns Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. has purchased the Crux Fermentation Project, part of a newly announced coalition…
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