Madras Interim City Administrator lays out a path for his replacement
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time…
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Madras art gallery celebrates four decades with local artists showcase
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Thursday, May 7th, with a special event.…
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New Information: Motorcyclist Killed Following Crash on US-20 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Scio man died Sunday following a two-vehicle crash involving his motorcycle on Highway 20 in Jefferson County.…
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Firefighters to conduct controlled burn near Bend to mitigate wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a prescribed burn up to 2,008 acres on Pine Mountain, 14 miles…
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Summer-like heat builds across Central Oregon as Dry Pattern Lingers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is settling into a stretch of warm, dry weather this week, with temperatures running well above normal and skies…
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Redmond Man Dies Following Fatal Crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on April 30 at 7:29 p.m. resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Christopher…
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Local teen, Paige Wood, will share car crash recovery story at St. Charles Bend event
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event…
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Redmond students host innovative wildfire education project showcase
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixth and seventh grade science students at Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School will host a Wildfire Science Student…
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Summit High’s ‘Chaos Theory’ robotics team wins 10th at FIRST World Championship in Houston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World…
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18 Central Oregon nonprofits receives Community Foundation Award grant totaling over $300k
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, May 4th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Unseasonably warm week ahead for Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We have a beautiful week ahead with plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures as a ridge of high pressure builds over…
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Caldera High School’s production of Newsies will showcase student talent in high-energy musical
(Update: adding video and comments from cast member, theater director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to…
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There’s Good News: A long journey ends for Mama Eva, adopted in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old…
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Sun Continues, But Watch the Peaks
The High Desert is holding onto that summer-like feel today with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures across the tri-county area. Whether you are…
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Oregon mom creates app to connect neighbors with local farm stands
WHITE CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon mom is turning a simple drive through rural communities into a way to connect neighbors with local food. Tiffany…
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Discarded smoking materials spark fire that destroys Bend mobile home, triggers explosions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Saturday evening fire in a Bend mobile home park destroyed one home and damaged another, after improperly discarded smoking…
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Tracking the Turnaround: A High Desert Clear-Up
We are wrapping up the first half of the weekend, and we’re tracking a change in the weather for tonight followed by a very warm Sunday. Here is your…
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City of Bend Hosts State of the City Session at CityFest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The City of Bend hosted a short State of the City session at CityFest, held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Life Fitness Studio parking lot…
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Elevation Bend rebrand launches alongside new weekly farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new weekly farmers market opened today at Elevation Bend, formerly known as Bend Factory Stores. The market, which wraps…
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