BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following multiple high profile stories involving Flock cameras around the country, The City of Bend is reminding residents, they do not operate Flock cameras. A pilot program they participated in ended in January. According to the city, private businesses in Bend do run their own Flock cameras, but those are on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday will be the hottest day of the week with highs reaching into the mid and upper 90s. A large ridge of high pressure sitting over the Four Corners has been bringing the heat to Central Oregon for a few days, but changes are arriving soon. Lows will dip into the
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A free health and wellness fair is coming to Bend, Ore., to help improve access to health care for local residents. The event aims to provide preventative screenings and community resources for Latino and Spanish-speaking families, though all community members are welcome to attend. Mosaic, Deschutes County Health Services and Volunteers in Medicine are partnering
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Most Oregonians subject to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work or activity rules qualify for an exemption, according to state officials. The Oregon Department of Human Services announced that 93% of individuals currently subject to the requirements meet exemption criteria and the agency is urging recipients to review their status to maintain
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, August 20th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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This week we have three lovely gardens. One with some snapdragons centered around a stump, also a cool shot of a garden with trees in the background in front of one of our many mountains and finally we have a nice community garden.
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Rosie is heading into the third grade at Trinity Lutheran School in the Fall and is looking forward to her music classes and art classes. She also enjoys the fact that the weather is always changing. She likes it when it is hot, cool or sometimes cold in winter. To cool off in the summer,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal authorities are warning the public about the dangers and illegal nature of pointing lasers at aircraft following recent reports of laser strikes on flights near Madras and Bend. Aiming a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime that carries penalties ranging from substantial fines to up to 20 years
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gets a boost for student safety, with two grants aimed at making it easier, and safer, for kids to walk and bike to school in La Pine. The Oregon Department of Transportation awarded Bend-La Pine two grants through its Safe Routes to School program. The first funds a safe
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest land, including roughly two million acres here in Oregon. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The rule limits road construction, logging, and other development across nearly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board has appointed Chantal Strobel as interim library director while continuing its search for a permanent director. Strobel will serve in the position for one year following the retirement of Director Todd Dunkelberg. Strobel has worked at Deschutes Public Library for 32 years, most recently serving as
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season is here, and Oregon insurance officials say now is a good time for families to review their coverage–especially if a student is heading to college, or a teen is getting behind the wheel. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation says students living in a dorm may have personal belongings covered
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Finley Butte Sports Complex in La Pine has a new safety upgrade: automatic gates. The gates are intended to improve security, and help control access to the sports complex, particularly when the facility is closed. The gates close automatically at 10 p.m. and open the next morning. Anyone inside the sports
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you planning on heading outdoors with your dog? Prineville officials remind pet owners to follow two simple rules to help keep public spaces safe and enjoyable for everyone. Keep dogs on a leash, and remember to clean up after them when visiting parks, trails, and other public spaces. Officials say those simple
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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 possible through the nonprofit First Story and its community partners. Community members, regional leaders, and representatives from First Story and Hayden Homes gathered for a home dedication ceremony
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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 nationwide impaired-driving crackdown is underway, including here in Oregon. The Black Butte Ranch Police Department is joining agencies nationwide for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The heightened enforcement
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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 Congressional District.
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — As evacuation levels are lowered and residents begin returning home, officials are warning people not to let their guard down. Burned areas can still contain serious hazards. Fire crews and heavy equipment may still be working in the area, while some locations can continue to burn or smolder. Officials say
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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 County Sheriff’s Office issued the evacuation notice Tuesday night for the east side of NE Mill Creek Road from the intersection of Forest Service Road 3370, near
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two longtime members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District are being honored for their years of service and contributions to the community. Capt. Dave Wellington and Capt. Doug Meyer were recognized by fellow firefighters and district leaders, who highlighted their work supporting the department’s volunteers and future first responders. Fire Chief
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