BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Our One Class at a Time segment continues to spotlight outstanding educators in Central Oregon and thanks to the support of Mid Oregon Credit Union, we’re able to provide cash to help bring their projects to life. This month, we returned to Pilot Butte Middle School, where students are diving into a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The world’s last remaining Blockbuster is about to celebrate a major milestone and it’s inviting the community to join the fun. The iconic video rental brand began back in 1985, and while the Bend, Oregon store hasn’t been around that long, it now stands as the final Blockbuster on Earth. To mark
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grayson is just two months old, but is ready for adoption starting Saturday at the Humane Society of Central Oregon.
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This week we have a seven year old care named Biggie Smalls! He’s called that because he’s a bit of a bobble head with a smaller body. But also, because he’s a big lover! Biggie Smalls absolutely adores pets and is not afraid to share his love with you. He may love is own attention,
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from the Sisters Folk Festival to Street Dog Hero’s annual ‘Hero’s on the Run: 5k 10k.’
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Two project proposals led by the Oregon Department of Forestry along with four other projects in Oregon have been selected to be funded by the Community Wildfire Defense Grant. In total, organizations in Oregon have received $28.5 million to fund six projects, all with the end goal of creating more wildfire resilient communities. ODF’s
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st, Redmond Fire and Rescue will re-open outdoor burning. With the forecasted decrease in temperatures, the risk for fire spread has dropped to safe levels. Redmond Fire and Rescue would like to remind anyone conducting outdoor burning in the area of the following regulations: -There is no debris burning
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of the best parts of life in Central Oregon is the great outdoors but when something goes wrong on an adventure, there’s one group our community can always count on: Deschutes County Search and Rescue. Founded in 1916, the organization is made up of a mix of sheriff’s deputies, paid staff,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new community cleanup event is taking shape in Bend, aiming to expand the work already being done through the Bend Beautification Program. Danny Goll and his wife recently adopted Galveston Avenue through the program, and after a few cleanups there, they wanted to take it citywide. That’s how the idea
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Take a look at this awesome brown trout caught out of diamond lake by Reina. Her and her grandpa are proving that catching fish is a family affair. We also had a special guest from the engineering department at KTVZ with Dieter who snagged a 4lb 4oz largemouth bass out of Crane Prairie. Don’t forget
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Deflection Program, a community-based initiative that connects people struggling with addiction to treatment and support instead of jail. A graduation ceremony recognizing nine program participants took place today at The Taylor Center in Bend. The Deflection Program is voluntary and
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There were so many gorgeous landscapes in this week’s Out and About segment. Like this one, a bee hard at work trying to ‘bring home the honey’. We also had some amazing submissions from Out and About regulars. Don’t forget to send us your photos for the chance to be featured in next week’s segment.
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UPDATE: Adding video CHEYENNE, Wyoming (KTVZ) — A Bend man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison and a year of supervised release for hitting a Yellowstone National Park employee with his car a year ago. David Tyler Regnier, 67, was sentenced Monday after being convicted by a federal jury in May on
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, September 25th. 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.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What a trio of gardens this week! Deanna sent in a lovely picture of her paradise complete with mountain views and birds overhead. Suzie sent in her pergola picture that she simply calls “Our Garden.” Finally, we have a lovely garden sent in by Audrey. This garden delight has a “real-life
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ’s latest Junior Forecaster, Drew, is in sixth grade at Pacific Crest Middle School and enjoys math and the weather. His favorite type of weather is rain, but will take a sunny day over the rain when he is playing soccer. Drew is the center back on his soccer team, so
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Tonight, Wednesday, September 24th, the Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking you to go dark as nearly five million migrating birds are set to fly through Oregon’s night sky. To help them successfully complete their long journeys, you can join in by turning off unnecessary outdoor lighting from dusk to dawn. You can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — You have less than a week to secure your 2025-2026 Mt. Bachelor Season Pass before prices increase. Next Tuesday, September 30th, Full Season and Midweek Pass prices go up, and Kids Ski Free and Outplay 365 Passes will no longer be available. You may remember KTVZ recently brought you details on
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School is back in session in Central Oregon! Check out this week’s Back to School Sweepstakes. Share your best pictures from the first days of school and you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card from Sylvan Learning Center and $250 in gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, September 24th. 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.
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