Bend Fire & Rescue Trench Rescue Training
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue conducted a unique training exercise this Tuesday: a simulated trench rescue. The training exercise took…
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He was on the trip of a lifetime. Now he’s in a biocontainment unit in Nebraska while hantavirus cases rise
CNN By Lex Harvey, Deidre McPhillips, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Stephen Kornfeld was taking the trip of a lifetime aboard a cruise sailing…
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Bend’s Stereo Planet collaborates with Smith Rock Records for grand reopening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stereo Planet, a Bend business for 45 years, is reopening its doors with a new collaboration in downtown Bend. The grand…
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There’s Good News: Campers of all abilities experience adventure with adaptive sports program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain…
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Let’s Talk Weather: Central Christian School in Redmond
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…
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Mountain View High School student wins state art contest, heads to regional competition
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Presley Abell, a student at Mountain View High School, has won the state-level “Celebrate the West” art competition. She is…
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Oregon gas prices soar to $5.32 a gallon, national average reaches $4.50
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are up in most states again this week, including Oregon, whose average rose four cents to $5.32 a gallon. The…
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‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ the controversial Florida migrant detention facility, expected to close, source says
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Florida is expected to wind down its “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant detention facility…
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Decision 2026: KTVZ News’ Editorial Approach to Covering the 2026 Midterm Elections
Editor’s Note: The following editorial guidelines were written by our news management team and shared with the KTVZ newsroom to help guide our…
Continue ReadingPain at the pump, dining solo, Arctic mystery: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Renowned chef Hillary Sterling has worked in kitchens with some culinary icons. Every meal doesn’t…
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Israel is worried that Trump will strike a ‘bad deal’ with Iran, leaving war objectives unmet
By Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — Israel is concerned that US President Donald Trump may strike an agreement with Iran before addressing some of the…
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Happening Now: Volunteers needed for park and trail projects through October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming…
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Who could replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Britain’s next prime minister?
By Christian Edwards, CNN London (CNN) — Keir Starmer has thrown down the gauntlet to his potential rivals, defying calls to quit as…
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Decision 2026: Proposed fire levy for Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District aims to boost staffing and response times in Central Oregon
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voters in Central Oregon will soon decide on a proposed fire levy that leaders say is critical to maintaining emergency…
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Employers beware: Oregon OSHA scams on the rise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has alerted employers to two active scams targeting businesses, with…
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Man hit by Frontier Airlines plane taking off at Denver airport intended to kill himself, officials say
By Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — The man who was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines jet after he jumped a perimeter fence at Denver…
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The Local Lens – Episode 14 – Morgan Schmidt Interview
EDITOR’S NOTE: In this episode of The Local Lens, Spencer Sacks interviews Ron Boozell who is running for Deschutes County…
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FINAL UPDATE: Pine Mountain Fire now 100% contained, estimated at 2,589 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Central Oregon Fire Info, the Pine Mountain Fire is now 100% contained at 2,589 acres as of Tuesday morning. The…
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Fire danger in Malheur National Forest increases with warmer weather
HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, with increasing temperatures and lower fuel moisture, the Malheur National Forest will move from a low to a…
Continue ReadingPope John Paul II Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the late Pope John Paul II. He was canonized as a saint on April 27, 2014.…
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