Typical Summer weekend ahead, storms likely next week
(KTVZ Bend, OR). This weekend will be climatologically on point as the temperatures will be in the middle to upper 80s. The sky conditions will be…
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Watch as Coast Guard helicopter crew rescues ill crew member from fishing boat off the Oregon coast
SEATTLE (KTVZ) — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuated an ill Canadian crew member from a fishing vessel about 180 miles west of Astoria on…
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Only Level 1 evacuation zone remains on the nearly 2-week-old , 96,000-acre Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Friday removed the last Level 3 GO NOW and Level 2 GET SET evacuation zones on the…
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Millions of ‘burst-proof’ expandable hoses recalled for burst risk
WASHINGTON (CNN) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of roughly 3.6 million “HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable…
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Barricaded Prineville man armed with knife surrenders to Central Oregon SWAT team, ending hours-long standoff
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A police call lto a Prineville residence Thursday evening led to a standoff with a barricaded man armed with a knife that…
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Deportation flights from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ begin as Florida vows a ‘surge’ of immigration arrests
By Devon M. Sayers, Isabel Rosales, CNN (CNN) — Deportation flights from the makeshift South Florida immigration detention facility dubbed…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, July 25th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, July 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Save the Date: ‘Balloons Over Bend’ returns to Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the return of ‘Balloons Over…
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Furry Friends: Mamas is a calm, kind-hearted girl
This week’s Furry Friend is Mamas, the sweetest 1 1/2-year-old dog looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. She is a very…
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Storms south again today, typical summer pattern this weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -Storms are expected in southern Oregon again today which will keep fire danger high. A Red Flag Warning is active through tonight…
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Out and About: POV of Kayaking Sparks Lake in Central Oregon
In this week’s Out and About, a wonderful POV shot of a kayaker on Sparks Lake. Don’t forget to send in your great photos and you may see your photos…
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Big Ol’ Fish: The biggest Sturgeon you’ve ever seen coming straight outta Hell(s) Canyon
Another week of impressive catches from anglers across Central Oregon. Check out this ridiculous catch from Snake River in Hell’s Canyon. That sure…
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Look to the skies for Balloons Over Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Hot air balloons will fill the skies once again as Balloons Over Bend returns for a three day celebration starting Friday. The…
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Storms south today and Friday, warm and dry weekend ahead
(KTVZ Bend, OR) Along the southern tier of Oregon there will be showers and storms developing over the next few days. These storms have the…
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Sheriff van der Kamp could get $50,000 a year in retirement, despite board vote to revoke certification
The board of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training voted Wednesday to accept a committee recommendation and revoke Sheriff…
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Bend mayor among seven appointees to Deschutes County commissioner district mapping advisory panel
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday appointed seven community members to serve on…
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Over 600,000 Frigidaire minifridges recalled due to fire hazard
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Thousands of Frigidaire-branded minifridges are being recalled nationwide after reports of electrical issues that pose a fire…
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Problem Solvers: La Pine family searches for their missing pony after lease takes troubling turn
(Update: Adding video) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine resident Katherine Rozelle just wants to bring her daughter’s pony home. The pony, Sam, is a…
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Governor Kotek signs bill establishing permanent statewide shelter program
(Update: Adding video) TIGARD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek commemorated Thursday the signing of House Bill 3644, which establishes an…
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Man arrested after shots fired in homeless camp area of East Redmond
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gunshots fired Tuesday night in an area of homeless camps in east Redmond led to a man’s arrest on…
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