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State ethics commission probes Ochoco West Water District board, prompted by Prineville Review report

December 16, 2025 6:42 pm Triton Notary

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has opened a formal investigation into the Ochoco West Water District Board following complaints from Crook County homeowners and reporting by the Prineville Review. According to a preliminary report, investigators found the board failed to give adequate public notice of its meetings and posted agendas with little detail.

Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, December 16th

December 16, 2025 7:33 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.

Central Oregon toy drive delivers thousands of gifts to local kids

December 15, 2025 6:45 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Central Oregon toy drive is spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of families this season and the effort is still growing. Organizers say they’ve already purchased more than $8,500 worth of toys and began handing them out on December 8. So far, more than 2,000 toys have been delivered to about 800

UO Study finds wildfires can turn soil nutrients into toxic metals

December 15, 2025 6:56 pm Triton Notary

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– New research from the University of Oregon has uncovered a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect of wildfires — the ability to turn naturally occurring nutrients in soil into toxic, cancer-causing metals. Scientists found that extreme heat from wildfires can convert chromium, a common micro-nutrient in Pacific Northwest soils, into a harmful

Watch: Soar through the sky as a full rainbow -even a double – arcs over Bend

December 15, 2025 3:43 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A rainbow and at times a double-rainbow arced over Bend on Monday after several mild record-warm days – and ahead of a big change in the weather. Thanks to Connect Central Oregon for the great drone video!

Oregon State Police launch statewide holiday traffic safety operation on Highway 97, surrounding highways

December 12, 2025 7:56 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police (OSP) launched a large-scale traffic safety initiative Friday, ramping up patrols across Highway 97 and several adjoining routes as the holiday travel season gets underway. The operation, stretching from border to border along Highway 97, includes enforcement along Highways 20, 26, 58, and 126. Captain Kyle Kennedy,

Pet Pals: Keep your eye on sweet little Milo – he’s a heart-stealer

December 12, 2025 5:58 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lynsey Harris got to meet sweet little Milo, a kitten who’s been through a lot, but is ready to give his heart and attention to a new family. You can meet him starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.

Furry Friends: Kodiac the handsome Husky can’t wait to meet you!

December 12, 2025 8:32 am Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Kodiac, a 5-year-old Siberian Husky looking for his forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. This fluff ball came into the shelter as a stray but absolutely loves humans–and truly lives up to the Husky name! “He loves to talk and tell you all about

Sweet Santa: This week’s festive viewer-submitted photos

December 12, 2025 8:25 am Kelsey Merison

Capture the magic of the season! Join KTVZ and Advanced Northwest Welding for our Sweet Santa Photo Contest and share your best Santa snapshots for a chance to receive a $150 VISA Gift Card from Advanced Northwest Welding. Your photo could also be featured on KTVZ News at Sunrise! Snap a pic, share the cheer,

Save the Date: From a local Marker’s Market to a pet Christmas party, here are some events happening this weekend in Central Oregon

December 12, 2025 8:25 am Kelsey Merison

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from a Maker’s Market in Redmond to a Christmas ‘pawty’ for dogs. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.

Sunrise Birthdays: Friday, November 12th

December 12, 2025 8:24 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, December 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.

Out & About: Sunrise sets frozen mountains ablaze

December 11, 2025 7:32 pm Triton Notary

The beautiful landscape we call home here in Central Oregon was on full display this week in our Out and About segment. This photo from Brenda shows the snowy mountains on fire as the sun rises on another great day in the tri-counties. Share your photos with us and you might be next week’s featured

Big Ol’ Fish: Grandpa Joe is the star of the show

December 11, 2025 7:23 pm Triton Notary

Grandpa Joe was the only submission this week and it was a good one. He reeled in an impressive trout out of clear lake. Keep those Big Ol’ Fish coming Grandpa Joe. We need all the submissions we can get. Share your catches with us, all you gotta do is click the share tab.

RE/MAX Key Properties continues holiday tradition helping local kids

December 11, 2025 11:13 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– RE/MAX Key Properties carried out its annual holiday tradition Thursday afternoon, stuffing stockings for children served by The Giving Plate food bank. Employees and volunteers from the real estate agency spent the afternoon filling stockings with mostly food items, along with some holiday treats, hygiene products, and a small stuffed animal. The

Bend’s NE Olney Avenue closure extended through January 2026

December 11, 2025 11:14 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of Bend’s key east-west routes will stay closed longer than expected as construction continues near the railroad crossing on Northeast Olney Avenue. The stretch of Olney Avenue between NW Wall Street and NE First Street is now anticipated to remain closed through January 2026, city officials announced this week. The extended

Northwest ranchers, Sisters beef cooperative bring holiday comfort to Bend, other Ronald McDonald Houses

December 11, 2025 5:04 pm KTVZ

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the spirit of the holiday season, Sisters-based Country Natural Beef, the country’s largest rancher-owned beef cooperative, is sharing comfort and hearty meals with families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses across the Northwest. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Country Natural Beef has deep roots in the region and a long-standing commitment to the

Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, December 11th

December 11, 2025 7:43 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, December 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.

Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on a decrease in graffiti, potential roundabout changes, and more

December 11, 2025 7:42 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From a decrease in reported graffiti across town to potential changes to roundabouts, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler your pressing questions Thursday morning. Make sure to submit your questions for the mayor here. You can remain anonymous if you wish.

DCSO joins forces with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to serve a family in need

December 10, 2025 10:43 pm Triton Notary

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a special act of kindness that helped a local family in need. During this year’s Shop With a Cop event, deputies met a child whose family was going through a tough time and discovered there were no beds for the kids to sleep in. That encounter led

Junior Forecaster: Sawyer, a competitive skier, and soccer star

December 10, 2025 7:45 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ)–Sawyer is in the 4th Grade at Miller Elementary School and enjoys reading and writing. Her favorite type of books are graphic novels and comic books, which are always fun. He love of reading comes from her teacher, who always makes learning enjoyable. She is a competitive skier and can be seen at

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