Gas Leak Closes Bend Street After Construction Crew Strikes Natural Gas Line
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A natural gas leak prompted road closures and shelter-in-place precautions in a southwest Bend neighborhood Thursday afternoon…
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Tracking Fire Weather Concerns for Saturday
Enjoy the beautiful 90-degree sunshine for the rest of today, but grab a jacket for tonight as the winds pick up with gusts around 30 mph and…
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Possible isolated storm today, Fire Weather Watch tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Good Friday morning! Temperatures are heating up into the upper 80s and low 90s today. Expect clouds to increase as we head into…
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Furry Friends: Queeny sees the world a little differently
Queeny is still looking for her forever home! This sweet senior cat loves gentle pets and attention from her people. Although she is blind and hard…
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Central Oregon athletes gear up for Special Olympics USA Games
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon athletes are preparing to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota, following a send-off…
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Problem Solvers: Lawsuit, lien, and customer accusations after local roofing company goes silent
(Update: adding comments from homeowner, BBB) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon homeowner says he paid thousands in a deposit for a new roof, but…
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Bend City Council approves Climate Pollution Fee on natural gas appliances in new homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After years of debate, Bend City Council has approved a new Climate Pollution Fee that will place charges on certain natural…
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BREAKING NEWS: Semi Rolls Over on Prineville Grade
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police have confirmed to KTVZ News that a crash on Ochoco Highway, also knows as the Prineville Grade, is…
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Real Taste of India Restaurant Closes Following Shilo Inn Closure in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Real Taste of India Restaurant has closed following the closure of the Shilo Inn. KTVZ News went to the property on Thursday…
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Great Drake Park Duck Race returns Sept. 13; tickets benefit Central Oregon charities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 37th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a fundraiser supporting local community charities, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.…
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There’s Good News: Bend cyclists of all ages invited to hit the course at Cascade Cycling Classic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For one afternoon, downtown Bend streets, usually filled with traffic, will belong to cyclists of every age and ability.…
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Transition day as clouds move in ahead of a few storms Friday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)- Today there was a noticeable change to the weather pattern as clouds migrate north from California. The ridge of high pressure over…
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KTVZ to Air Seattle Mariners Games on The CW and FOX
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The networks of KTVZ will be airing select Seattle Mariners games starting on July 3rd. KTVZ is excited to announce that…
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Player safety concerns force Oregon Lightning to forfeit season
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning organization forfeited the remainder of its 2026 AF1 season on June 11, 2026, citing significant player…
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Bend woman killed in suspected DUI crash while cycling in California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two bicyclists were killed and a third was injured in a suspected DUI crash on June 11 on the Pacific Coast Highway in Ventura…
Continue Reading Increasing clouds today, storms possible tomorrow
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be another warm day across Central Oregon with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s. High pressure will begin to…
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Redmond’s Mayor Ed Fitch announces re-election campaign
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, June 18th, Redmond’s current mayor, Ed Fitch, announced on KTVZ News at Sunrise during ‘Ask the Mayor’ that he…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch discusses speed enforcement, invites community to upcoming celebrations
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From speeding concerns to xeriscape landscaping rebates, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s…
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UPDATE: Lone Pine Fire northwest of Powell Butte now 100% contained, cause identified
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) —According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Lone Pine Fire, which was burning northwest of Powell Butte, is now…
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New Central Library in Bend draws 63,000 visitors in first month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Central Library in east Bend is drawing record crowds just weeks after opening. In its first 30 days, the library…
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