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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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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Big Ol’ Fish: Wahoo-ly smokes! Cassie wrangles a catch nearly as big as she is, and more
Brian Faddis kicks things off with an impressive 8-pound rainbow trout from Tumalo Reservoir, followed by Jacob Rudback’s massive rainbow out of…
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Bend’s Street Dog Hero welcomes 30+ Chihuahua mixes rescued from Central California
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Street Dog Hero has welcomed 31 Chihuahua mixes rescued from a cramped hoarding home in Central California. “The dogs were found…
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BREAKING NEWS: Crooked River Ranch man who admitted to Redmond cafe holdup killed in crash during freeway chase
WEST LINN, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crooked River Ranch man who pleaded guilty to the Halloween night masked holdup of a downtown Redmond cafe failed to…
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‘It’s tragic’: Locals weigh in on unusually warm winter ahead of major ski holiday, President’s Day Weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The…
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Sunny and mild pattern heading into the weekend, rain and snow possible Saturday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Above normal pattern heading into the weekend as the sun-bathed high desert warms nicely. The dry and above normal weather will…
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BREAKING NEWS: FBI seeks tips from public in Highway 26 hit-and-run crash that killed Warm Springs tribal elder
WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI asked the public for tips Thursday after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Highway 26 that killed a Warm Springs…
Continue Reading Snow Report: More snow on the way this weekend
After a robust day last Sunday with several inches of snow falling on the Cascades, we will be getting more over the weekend. There is a chance for…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Judge Crutchley offers free wedding ceremonies at Deschutes Courthouse
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Judge Raymond Crutchley will perform free wedding ceremonies and vow renewals on Friday the 13th at the Deschutes County…
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Oregon Dept. of Revenue’s Bend office has a free e-filing kiosk to get your refund and kicker much quicker
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend -…
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Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki in Bend closes after 26 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The…
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