There’s Good News: Think Wild celebrates Cooper’s hawk recovery and raccoon monitoring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Good News from Think Wild Central Oregon! A juvenile Cooper’s hawk is back in the wild after nearly four weeks of…
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New details released in deadly Bend plane crash
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A preliminary report is shedding new light on a deadly plane crash west of Bend earlier this month. The NTSB says a Cirrus…
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Community meeting scheduled in Prineville regarding Rowe Creek Fire
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, much of our region will be under a red flag warning, as firefighters continue to button up the active…
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Healing Reins expands therapeutic services in Central Oregon, guided by new mission
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For some Central Oregon families, healing can come from an unexpected place–the back of a horse. At Healing Reins in Tumalo,…
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Deschutes County opens managed homeless camp in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has opened its first managed homeless camp in Redmond. The new site will serve around 36 people. Located next…
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There’s Good News: Young volunteers learn rescue techniques and wildfire safety in Burns
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Young people in Burns are getting hands-on experience helping protect their community from wildfires. On August 11th and 12th,…
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There’s Good News: Over The Edge Taphouse donates $3,414 to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — A local business is giving back to Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue. Over The Edge Taphouse donated $3,414…
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Redmond intersection closure scheduled from Aug. 27 to Sept. 4
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond should expect a full intersection closure starting next week. The city says NW 19th Street and NW Maple…
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Oregon officials warn drone operators: Stay away from active wildfires
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Aviation and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management are issuing a joint warning instructing drone…
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Oregon voters may decide on hunting and farming protections by November 2028
OREGON (KTVZ) — A proposed constitutional amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and other traditional activities is moving forward in Oregon.…
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Madras selects three finalists for next police chief position
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras has selected three finalists for its next police chief. The finalists are Jeffrey Hattersley, Adrian…
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BLM urges caution on public lands as Oregon fire season breaks records
OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across Oregon during this record-setting fire season. Right now, the Bureau of Land…
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Show Us Your Garden
This week we have three lovely gardens. One with some snapdragons centered around a stump, also a cool shot of a garden with trees in the background…
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Junior Forecaster: Rosie is a fan of music and art, and loves the changing seasons
Rosie is heading into the third grade at Trinity Lutheran School in the Fall and is looking forward to her music classes and art classes. She also…
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THERE’S GOOD NEWS: Two grants boost student walking and biking safety in La Pine schools
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools gets a boost for student safety, with two grants aimed at making it easier, and safer, for kids to walk…
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Trump administration moves to end 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule
OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest…
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Deschutes Public Library Board to Appoint Chantal Strobel as Interim Director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Public Library Board has appointed Chantal Strobel as interim library director while continuing its search for a…
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Oregon officials urge families to review insurance before classes start
OREGON (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season is here, and Oregon insurance officials say now is a good time for families to review their…
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La Pine moves forward with automatic gates at Finley Butte Sports Complex
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Finley Butte Sports Complex in La Pine has a new safety upgrade: automatic gates. The gates are intended to improve…
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Leash up and clean up: Prineville reminds residents of park rules
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you planning on heading outdoors with your dog? Prineville officials remind pet owners to follow two simple rules to…
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