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…
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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…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Mountain snow is moving in for President’s Day weekend
Mountain snow returns this weekend! Snow arrives overnight and continues through Saturday, bringing a couple inches to the Cascades. We’re tracking…
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Clouds increase through Friday with a mix of rain and snow Saturday
Good morning! Some wet weather is returning to Central Oregon this weekend. Friday is our transition day as the skies will fill up with clouds late…
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Furry Friends: Daisy would love a home in time for Valentine’s Day; all animals at BrightSide only $14
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Daisy, a 7-month-old Shar Pei mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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Save the Date: WinterFest returns to Bend, Valentine’s Day events 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 WinterFest returning to Bend’s…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, February 13th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, February 13th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Cutest Couple Photo Contest: You have one day left to submit your photos for a chance to win!
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple…
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Uphill climb; Commissioner, campaign foes weigh in on candidate’s Bachelor buyout proposal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, has proposed that the county purchase Mount Bachelor to ensure the…
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