PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo says it successfully released 22 northwestern pond turtles back into the Columbia River Gorge after a year-long head start program, and it’s “time to shell-a-brate”. The endangered reptiles were collected as hatchlings last spring, and reared in the zoo’s conservation lab, where they grew quickly with the help of heat
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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 in Redmond to the ‘Crush Cancer’ fundraiser in Terrebonne. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ordinary city council meeting in La Pine Wednesday night was unexpectedly attended by nearly a hundred members of the public, who all had the same message. They want the city to say “no” to data centers. Back in March, the council heard a proposal for the creation of a data
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild Central Oregon is gearing up for it’s Beaver Works habitat restoration projects in the Malheur and Ochoco National Forests–and you have the chance to help out. The nonprofit is looking for volunteers from June 23rd-26th and again from July 9th-12th, to help restore and protect beaver habitat across central and eastern Oregon. The
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer is quickly approaching, which means many are getting their boats ready for the season. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to get their boats inspected now for the 2026 season. There’s a boat inspection scheduled at Madras Marine on Saturday, May 16th from 9 a.m-1 p.m. You’ll need to
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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 local graduates who are ready to take the next big step. Do you have a graduate this year? We invite proud families and friends to share their favorite
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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 Melanie Kebler your pressing questions. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Kebler at any time as part of our exclusive monthly segment. Just click here.
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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 animals, as well as the weather. As far as the weather goes, there is equal interest in both warm and cold weather, as long as they are not too
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday, May 30th, from 5-10 p.m., the La Pine Community Kitchen is holding ‘Together for Tomorrow’ luau and auction fundraiser. You can enjoy Hawaiian food and help feed people who need a hand up
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is Wildfire Awareness Month and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is urging residents to take extra precautions to prevent the devastating consequences of human-caused wildfires. With more than 70% of Oregon wildfires stemming from human actions, ODF is emphasizing the importance of safe burning practices and introducing a new
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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, Project Happy Face is once again bringing its mobile dermatology clinic to the Bend Farmers Market, to offer free skin cancer screenings, biopsies if needed, and treatment for precancerous lesions to farmers
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding voters that today marks the final recommended day to return ballots by mail for the May 19 statewide election. Voters are now encouraged to use official ballot drop boxes to ensure their vote is counted. This recommendation comes one week before Election Day
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols on local roadways. This initiative is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The campaign, which runs from May 11 through May 31 and includes Memorial Day Weekend, focuses on seat belt and child safety seat
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, May 13th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue conducted a unique training exercise this Tuesday: a simulated trench rescue. The training exercise took place at a Taylor Northwest job site to prepare for real-world emergencies. The exercise simulated a worker, trapped under a concrete slab in a narrow trench. The worker was a dummy, but
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Our Chief Meteorologist John Carroll took a trip to Central Christian School in Redmond to speak with the 5th grade students about the weather. The students were curious how meteorologists come up with the forecast and what it takes to get it correct. The students became “weather detectives” and looked for clues in the sky
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, May 12th. 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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HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, with increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a low to a moderate fire danger rating. The moderate fire danger rating went into effect this morning. When fire danger is “moderate”, it means that fires can start from most accidental causes, but number of fire
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Michael Hartke will become the next President and CEO of St. Charles Health System, with his official transition taking place July 5. He will succeed Dr. Steve Gordon, who plans to retire later this year. Dr. Gordon served as President and CEO for four years, initially stepping into the role on an interim basis and
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County residents are preparing for fire season this May as the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management rolls out a community-wide awareness campaign. A key part of this effort includes a countywide test of the Deschutes Alerts system, scheduled for May 13 at 1:00 p.m. The test aims
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