Save the Date: Saturday’s full of events
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at…
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‘A huge blessing’: Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services is changing the lives of Central Oregonians
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here at KTVZ News, we focus our resources on bolstering the health and well-being of Central Oregon’s youth — through our 21…
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Problem Solvers: As Think Wild animal hospital raises the alarm on poisoning deaths, a look at the issues, benefits of using lead ammunition
Central Oregon’s largest hospital for wildlife is encouraging hunters to change to non-lead ammunition, as they’ve treated over 85 animals for…
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City of Bend gets ‘first win’ in lawsuit seeking to preserve $43 million in federal funds for airport, Reed Market overpass
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A court order in a lawsuit joined by the city of Bend keeps in place tens of millions of dollars for key projects, Bend Mayor…
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City of Bend hosting neighborhood workshop, roundtable on wildfire resiliency next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to join the City of Bend for a unique engagement opportunity on Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 – 8…
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Bend Police seek tips to identify suspect in early-morning assault on COCC campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police said Thursday they have yet to identify a suspect in an assault early Tuesday morning on the Bend campus of Central…
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COID wants to remind you, canals are not for recreating
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — As summer temperatures soar, many residents seek relief from local waterways. However, officials are issuing a stern warning:…
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Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt to open new store soon by Bend Costco, marking 15 years in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt proudly celebrated 15 years of serving up joy, community, and customizable frozen treats,…
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Two Bend artists will have their works displayed at Bend Public Works campus
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– Four artists get their creative works displayed at the new city of Bend’s public works campus, including two artists from Bend.…
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Bend-La Pine schools transportation team brings home hardware for driving excellence
BEND, Ore. –(KTVZ)– They’re the first to greet students in the morning and the last to see them home safely. Now some of the Bend-La Pine School’s…
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OSU-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to the region in 2024, economic impact report finds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study shows that Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon…
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Creativity on display: OSU-Cascades showcases Outdoor Products students’ final projects
Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public…
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Prescribed burn season in Central Oregon could be over soon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Smoke could be seen across Central Oregon as fire crews ramp up prescribed burning. Tuesday, 91 acres were burned southwest of…
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Nearly 1,400 seniors set to graduate from seven Bend-La Pine high schools in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through…
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Burgerville is set to open its new Bend location on June 23rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’ve known it was in the works for quite a while, but it all became official Tuesday: Burgerville, which calls itself “the…
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Gas prices in Bend and around Oregon slide lower, despite rising crude oil prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging lower as June begins, even as crude oil prices are climbing, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The…
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Crews conduct over 270 acres of prescribed burns near Bend, Sisters; residents urged to keep doors, windows closed
Deschutes National Forest firefighters conducted a total of 271 acres of prescribed burns on Monday at two locations near Bend and Sisters, and…
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It’s Cascades East Transit’s ‘Try Transit Week’: Free rides and prizes, start of extended weekday hours
You can join Cascades East Transit for free bus rides during Try Transit Week, a community-wide celebration of public transportation throughout…
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California woman, Redmond man plead not guilty in deadly January shooting at Bend motel; murder trial set for July 2026
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Calfiornia woman and a Redmond man entered not-guilty pleas Monday in the fatal early-January shooting…
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Bend man identified as suspect in mass stabbing at Salem shelter; 5 of 12 victims remain in critical condition
A Bend man has been identified by police as the man who stabbed a dozen people Sunday night at a men’s shelter in Salem, one more than initially…
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