Park Picks: Enjoy the sun and stars at Prineville Reservoir
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Reservoir is a popular spot for daytime water recreation, but after sunset, the night sky steals the show. In…
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Over 60 Grocery Outlet locations across Oregon sued for alleged deceptive pricing
Grocery Outlet, which calls itself the ‘Bargain Market’, is alleged to be without true bargains, according to three Oregon consumers who filed a…
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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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Golden eaglet Ayama flies off from the nest along Whychus Creek, viewed online far and wide
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ayama, a golden eaglet widely viewed on the Golden Eagle Camera along Whychus Creek Canyon, flew off from his nest Wednesday…
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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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Deschutes National Forest conduct three-acre burn west of Sunriver for field training
After a successful test fire, firefighters on Tuesday ignited a three-acre burn about a mile west of Sunriver and roughly two miles north of Besson…
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COID wants to remind you, canals are not for recreatingÂ
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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Wildfire season begins in Central Oregon: what you need to know to prepare
(Update: Adding video, full story, interviews, and resources) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday’s Euston fire in Redmond triggered evacuation alerts and…
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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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Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosts summit on secure firearm storage to reduce deaths
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance hosted an event Wednesday morning focused on community safety and the…
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Deschutes Sheriff van der Kamp says he’ll resign in late August, while deputies union joins the call for him to leave now
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp, facing a potential loss of his police certification from a state agency next month, told KTVZ News on…
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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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Crook County Fire crews quickly douse fire beside Highway 126 in Prineville
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A small but very visible fire broke out Wednesday along Highway 126 in Prineville and was quickly extinguished by Crook…
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FIRE ALERT: Euston Fire caused by burning, according to report
A three-alarm brushfire broke out late Tuesday afternoon northwest of Redmond and quickly grew to about 20 acres as numerous air and ground crews…
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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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Mosquito control in Central Oregon can make a very big difference
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Depending on where you are in Central Oregon, mosquitoes can be everywhere or nearly non-existent. That’s due in part to…
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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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Two prescribed burns conducted SW of Sisters and SW of Crescent; we’re getting a close-up look
The Deschutes National Forest is conducting two more prescribed burn operations Tuesday on the Crescent and Sisters ranger…
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