REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Dutchess, a 2-year-old German Shepherd mix looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. This goofy girl is full of so much love. She’ll melt in your lap the second you show her any attention! Volunteers and staff at BrightSide call her Exquisite,
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in Redmond to the return of The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Fair & Parade at Alpenglow Park in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today will be slightly cooler as a weak cold front moves through, with highs reaching the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Expect more sunshine and mild temperatures as the dry pattern continues. Overnight hours are looking chilly as temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s. Expect a pattern of cold mornings
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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 at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters are being reminded that not all ballots will look the same — and an upcoming deadline could impact what you see. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says Oregon’s closed primary system means voters must be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In what President Donald Trump called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far.” his administration revoked the 2009 Environmental Protection Agency Endangerment Finding. Essentially pulling the federal rug out from under states and their emission standards. It limits states powers to regulate emissions and puts Oregon off track for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The gathering focused on connection, honesty and momentum for women in business, centered on the concept of leverage. This gathering addressed how women use leverage to build businesses, make career-defining decisions
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It was a wonderful week for fisherman in Central Oregon, specifically one’s named Isom. We had a family affair this week with three fisherman from the Isom family grabbing a rainbow trout each. Don’t forget to share your great Big Ol’ Fish with us and you just might catch yourself on the news. All you
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit responded to a call for help on Wednesday, Apr. 23, after a hiker began experiencing a medical issue and became mildly hypothermic on South Sister. The call was initiated at 4:45 p.m. Two males in their 20s, who had traveled from the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in six Oregon counties, citing record-low snowpack and ongoing dry conditions. The declaration, issued through Executive Order 26-07, affects Crook, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Morrow and Wallowa counties. This marks the second drought declaration for Oregon in 2026. A total of nine of Oregon’s
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The skies have cleared and the sunshine is helping drive the mercury in the thermometer into the 60s this afternoon. The general flow of air will be coming in off the Cascades this afternoon then a shift to a northerly flow will begin late in the day. The clear skies and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs are big users of parks and trails, but there are few public places where leashes aren’t required, so Bend Police and the Bend Park and Recreation District are teaming up to visit area parks in coming days, reminding everyone about those rules and the costs of not following them. One
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According to her mom, Harper has been a nature enthusiast her entire life and would be the perfect fit! If she wins, she could earn $20,000, enjoy an exclusive wildlife experience with
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The pattern looks quiet across Central Oregon over the next few days. Expect a mostly clear and chilly start to your day. Temperatures dipped into the 20s and 30s this morning. We’ll warm into the upper 50s to low 60s this afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Winds are easing, but it may
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the future of Elkhorn Avenue to water levels for the summer, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to charitable causes by 2030, as it launches its Give As You Go™ Fund, an initiative connecting homebuilding with a commitment to building a strong community across the Northwest. The fund will focus on philanthropic priorities including housing solutions, youth and education, food security, and Hayden Homes’ non-profit, First Story, the company said
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Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning prescribed burning ignitions Thursday, if conditions are favorable. Firefighters plan to conduct up to 120 acres of ignitions on Flymon 7 South Prescribed Burn, located 5 miles southwest of Lake Billy Chinook, the Deschutes National Forest said Wednesday in a news
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Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work rules begin to show in Oregon, the state Department of Human Services shared information Wednesday, to help people who have lost benefits, or may lose them soon, understand how they may be able
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age, Filbert is still active and doing well. According to the zoo, his care team is keeping him moving with extra swim time and creative training sessions — even spreading out snacks to encourage him
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By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Drought in the continental United States has expanded to its record-highest level for spring, and it’s fueling wildfire and water shortage concerns as the summer’s drying heat fast approaches. Varying levels of drought covered 62.78% of the country as of April 21, with the worst of it centered
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