He thanked the Central Oregon community and told KTVZ News he is moving to Wyoming to join the leadership team for the Cheyenne Frontier Days – the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After six years of leading the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Director Geoff Hines is departing to
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With technology quickly advancing, schools are having to adjust, adapt, and evolve to the digital world by implementing technology into curriculum. “We recognize that kids are growing up in a digital world. It is not going to go away. And so what’s really important for us is to teach them the
Continue Reading
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake in Crook County due to elevated microcystin levels. The agency says people should avoid swimming and high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas of the reservoir where blooms are present. Drinking water directly from areas
Continue Reading
OREGON (KTVZ) — Labor Day Weekend is just a few days away and many are packing their bags for a weekend of camping. The Oregon Department of Forestry is encouraging those looking for a getaway to explore some of the state’s less-traveled state forest campgrounds. The department says, “Unlike high-traffic destinations across state forests or state
Continue Reading
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Flat Fire has moved through fields, forests, and even residential areas, it also passed through several nature preserves owned by the Deschutes Land Trust. These preserves are owned by the Trust for the purpose of restoring the environment and animal habitats and they’re also open to the public for hiking. The
Continue Reading
This week we share with you three really special gardens. A garden with a breathtaking view of the sunsets each night, another with a towering sunflower watching over everything and a driveway lined with color and beauty.
Continue Reading
(Update: Adding video) As the new school year approaches, Deschutes County reminds parents and guardians to check their children’s vaccine status to ensure compliance with Oregon vaccination laws. Children attending public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities, and Head Start Programs are required to have seven different vaccines to attend classes. Mandatory Vaccines Include: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP or
Continue Reading
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, and many Central Oregon kids are returning to the classroom. Check out this week’s Back to School Sweepstakes, including Sabi and Louiza. We hope you two have a great school year. Share your best pictures from the first days of school and you’ll be entered to
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the entire month of August, KTVZ and our local shelter and business partners once again teamed up to clear the shelters and find loving homes for pets. This week, we’re highlighting the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Rescue Ranch. “This ranch exists because we still live in a rural county,
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the need for mental health resources–not just in schools, but everywhere. KTVZ News recently spoke with the Bend-La Pine School District about the need, and what the increase signifies. The district believes the need has always been there–but as the topic becomes de-stigmatized,
Continue Reading
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Take a look at these photos sent in by one of our viewers at yesterday’s public meeting on the Flat Fire. Local kids found a special way to say thank you. A group including campers from a local cheerleading camp spent time making colorful thank you signs for firefighters and first responders.
Continue Reading
In this week’s Pet Pics, viewers shared their favorite furry, and even four-hooved, friends in honor of National Dog Day. From playful pups and curious cats to majestic horses, these adorable pets showcase the bond we share with our pets. Don’t forget to share with us your cute pets and you might see them on
Continue Reading
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (KOBI) – A local woman has earned national recognition after placing third in the Miss Wheelchair America competition over the weekend. As KOBI reported last week, Miss Wheelchair Oregon, Alice Diehl, represented the state on a platform focused on advocating for homeless individuals and vulnerable communities. The Grants Pass native took the
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With students heading back to the classroom next week, school districts are adapting to Governor Tina Kotek’s order to ban phone usage in school. KTVZ has been following this story for six months, highlighting the efforts of parents, teachers, and legislators. Central Oregon School Districts are now taking different approaches to the
Continue Reading
(CNN) — Today is the year’s biggest day for man’s best friend. It’s National Dog Day, right in the middle of the “dog days” of summer! Dogs give their owners so much in comfort and unconditional love–so this is the perfect day to treat your pooch to a walk, a grooming, or an extra treat. National
Continue Reading
Mt. Bachelor is gearing up for the fifth-annual Redline Rally, Central Oregon’s premier downhill bike event. Ahead of Saturday’s action-packed event, here’s part of an awesome interview the Bachelor team sent to us with one of the local riders excited for this weekend! “Redline Rally is basically an invitation-only event. It’s on Saturday, August 30th at
Continue Reading
BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, everyone here at KTVZ News would like to wish a very happy 75th anniversary to Joan and Lew Walton. The couple first met back in high school, and built successful careers. Joan, as an interior designer, and Lou as a sales manager. They also raised three wonderful children. Now at
Continue Reading
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As crews work to contain the Flat Fire, now at just under 22,000 acres, Think Wild Central Oregon is offering tips on how to aid wildlife. The nonprofit says Oregon’s native species are remarkably well adapted to living with fire, but many animals do not survive in large fast-moving fires like this.
Continue Reading
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, August 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.
Continue Reading
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 25th annual air show of the Cascades kicked off today at the Madras Municipal Airport. Matthew Draxton was there live during our Sunrise newscasts. He was able to speak with some of the performers, including a wing walker. The person you see crawling up the wing of the plane is Sam
Continue Reading