Veterans honored during homecoming celebrations in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A delegation of 50 Central Oregon veterans and their guardians recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of this year’s…
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Dry and warm pattern takes over this weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine as we move forward through the weekend. The area of low pressure that generated light rain with a few pockets…
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Rapa Nui in Bend’s Old Mill District to Close
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Rapa Nui Tiki Bar is closing following five years of serving Central Oregon.In a social media post, the establishment…
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Sens. Wyden, Merkley demand investigation into illegal DHS access to voter data
(KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with 16 other senators, have demanded an independent investigation into allegations that…
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Oregon public university workers authorize strike, could walk out Sept. 28
(KTVZ) — Classified workers at Oregon’s seven public universities voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike that could begin as early as Sept. 28…
Continue Reading Dry and warm pattern takes over in time for the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine as we move forward through the weekend. The area of low pressure that generated light rain with a few pockets…
Continue ReadingSave the Date: Tower Theatre Foundation hosts cultural diversity event at Commons Cafe, Playful Paws celebrates 450 adoptions with parking lot party, and More Events Happening This Weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from celebrating Bend’s cultural…
Continue Reading Pleasant Friday, warm and sunny weekend ahead
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The rain has moved out of Central Oregon, and high pressure is taking over. That will bring us a period of dry weather and warmer…
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Multi-agency resource center to help wildfire victims in Crook County
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County and the Oregon Department of Forestry will host a Multi-Agency Resource Center event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026,…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, September 18th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 18th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Anglers catch silver salmon and large trout across Central Oregon and Alaska
Local anglers shared their recent fishing successes, including a silver salmon caught by Michael Coughlin in Alaska, a rainbow trout reeled in by a…
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Central Oregon health officials urge early preparation for upcoming flu season
(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services & St. Charles Health System) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu activity is beginning…
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YOU’RE INVITED: Redmond Fire & Rescue to host community day this Saturday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday,…
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Meet Scribble, an Avalanche Rescue Dog in training at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has an adorable new team member! Scribble is a young black lab navigating the world of Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, in…
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Sen. Jeff Merkley calls for FDA-style federal oversight of AI safety
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is calling for more federal oversight of artificial intelligence. Senator Merkley says…
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SUSPECTED SERIAL KILLER: A sixth death linked to suspect Jesse Calhoun leads to manslaughter charge
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Developing now, here in Oregon, a sixth victim has been linked to a suspected serial killer currently behind bars. On…
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Two Culver residents arrested after large meth seizure in Jefferson County
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Culver residents were arrested Wednesday afternoon after law enforcement officers seized a commercial quantity of…
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Scattered showers today, dry and warm over the weekend
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Cloudy and rainy day today will be the last one of the Summer. Scattered rain and a few isolated storms, mainly east of…
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Lights Out: Helping Migrating Birds Across Oregon
As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark,…
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Oregon DOJ convicts multiple business owners of Medicaid fraud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a series of Medicaid fraud enforcement actions from the Oregon Department of…
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