FFA Tractor Competition Held at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Future Farmers of America (FFA) hosted a tractor competition today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. This event…
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Junior Forecaster: Frankie enjoys math and geography
Frankie is in fifth grade at Sage Elementary School in Redmond and is a huge fan of math and geography. To become meteorologist, you really need to…
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Ride for free: Cascades East Transit’s Try Transit Week kicks off June 1st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) is inviting the community to explore public transportation during “Try Transit Week,” occurring June…
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Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo welcomes Banda Carnaval for free concert
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the…
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There’s Good News: 8-year-old honored by Oregon State Police for courageous, life-saving actions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police recently held a special ceremony, honoring a young hero. OSP, local fire, and EMS agencies gathered on May…
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Central Oregon Community College faculty union and leadership at odds over pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, May 19th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 19th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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‘The Butcher & The Brewer’ coming to Bend for one night only, offering a unique dining experience
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, a unique event is coming to Bend on Tuesday, May 19th: ‘The Butcher & The Brewer’. Get ready for an…
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There’s Good News: 22 turtles released back into the wild from Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a…
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Save the Date: FREE Children’s Fish Fair, ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser, and more events happening this weekend in Central Oregon
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Kelsey Merison highlights three local events, from the free Children’s Fish Fair…
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Crowded City Council Meeting: Proposed data center in La Pine frustrating residents
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ordinary city council meeting in La Pine Wednesday night was unexpectedly attended by nearly a hundred members of the…
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There’s Good News: Beaver Works restoration projects coming to Malheur and Ochoco National Forests; volunteers needed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to complete 2026 boat inspection
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, which means many are getting their boats ready for the season. The Jefferson County…
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Congrats Grad 2026: First round of senior shoutouts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special salute to grads across Central Oregon! This is a time to honor the hard work, dedication, and bright futures of our…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on water conservation, traffic cameras, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about the new red light traffic cameras to what the city is doing to conserve water, KTVZ asked Bend Mayor…
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Junior Forecaster: Sammy has his own YouTube Channel, and enjoys comedy
Sammy is in the sixth grade at Sisters Middle School, and his favorite subject is science. The best part of science is learning about plants and…
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Luau and auction fundraiser happening this month benefitting La Pine Community Kitchen
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday,…
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New app from ODF helps Oregon residents check local burn regulations and stay safe
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to…
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There’s Good News: Project Happy Face returns to Bend Farmers Market with mobile dermatology clinic
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s Good News today, and it has to do with being proactive. Right now, it’s Melanoma Awareness Month. Throughout May,…
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Decision 2026: Oregon voters urged to use drop boxes as mail-in ballot deadline nears
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding voters that today marks the final recommended day to return ballots by mail…
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