Smoky skies across Central Oregon: What you need to know to stay safe
As wildfires continue to burn across Central Oregon, many of you are seeing hazy skies and smoky air. KTVZ News wanted to know why some towns are hit…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon
United Way of Central Oregon distributes nearly $59,000 in food and shelter grants to 10 organizations
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — United Way of Central Oregon and the Local Emergency Food & Shelter Board have awarded $58,800 in funds to 10…
Continue Reading
Wahlburgers will be making its Oregon debut at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wahlburgers is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks…
Continue Reading
Amid hot, dry weather, the Deschutes National Forest is expanding public use fire restrictions to wilderness areas
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to continued hot and dry conditions, as well as increased fire starts, the Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it will…
Continue Reading
Isabella Warren gives us a LIVE update on KTVZ+ from the lines of the fast-growing Cram Fire
ASHWOOD, Ore. (KTVZ) — The firefight intensified Tuesday as the fast-growing Cram Fire prompted Highway 97’s closure and expanded evacuation alerts…
Continue Reading
Quiet week at the pumps as summer travel hits high gear; Bend’s average gas price drops a nickel a gallon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s the heart of the summer driving season, but gas prices are showing little movement, AAA…
Continue Reading
Bend area has experienced 14 recent power outages due to Pacific Power’s ‘enhanced safety settings’ to curb wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power’s Bend service area has experienced 14 outages since early May due to the use of “enhanced safety settings,” which…
Continue Reading
Containment grows on Crook County’s Highland Fire, evacuation levels reduced to levels 1 and 2
As of Tuesday morning, containment of the Highland Fire in Crook County is now at 55%. All evacuation levels have been reduced to a level 1 or…
Continue Reading
Crook County community dedication helping to support unwavering firefighting efforts in Highland Fire
Containment is growing on the Highland Fire near Prineville, and so is the gratitude — from firefighters working long hours on the front lines to…
Continue Reading
Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man accused of striking dog with shovel pleads for other 2 dogs’ return; plea entry delayed
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine-area man accused of striking his dog repeatedly with a shovel this spring was back in court Monday, still representing…
Continue Reading
Vital role: Scooper planes, helicopters draw water from Lake Billy Chinook to help fight the Cram Fire
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Large retardant planes get much of the focus of wildfire-fighting attention, but the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office pointed…
Continue Reading
Small plane crashes after takeoff from Sisters Eagle Airport, catches fire; all 3 people aboard escape serious injury
A small plane crashed just after takeoff from the Sisters Eagle Airport late Sunday morning, but all three people aboard were able to climb out a…
Continue Reading
Willow Fire tops 4,417 acres, now 75% contained; BLM issues area closure, but all evacuation alerts reduced to Level 1
The Willow Fire has grown to 4,403 acres, burning on Prineville District BLM and private land in southeast Crook County, officials said Friday.…
Continue Reading
New technology from OSU-Cascades and community partners is aimed at reducing food waste
OSU-Cascades students in Hospitality Management and Engineering have been working together since 2018, hoping to better understand and reduce food…
Continue Reading
Sign of the times: Bend’s family-owned M.C. Smith Signs marks a half-century in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — M.C. Smith Signs, a trusted name in custom signage and branding solutions, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.…
Continue Reading
A tale of two cities: Bend’s median home sales price drops sharply, while Redmond’s remains relatively stable
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a time of year when home sales traditionally heat up, Bend’s average sales price dropped nearly $80,000 in June and nearly…
Continue Reading
‘A privilege’: As wildfire season ramps up, the Redmond Smokejumpers are prepped and ready
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is home to one of seven US Forest Service bases in the country—where smokejumpers convene and set out to be…
Continue Reading
Pacific Power outage on Bend Westside affects nearly 3,000; enhanced safety settings the cause
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Pacific Power sent out a notice around 8 p.m, alerting nearly 3,000 customers about a power outage on Bend’s westside, with a…
Continue Reading
Once Bend’s Post Office, reservations are open for downtown’s new boutique hotel ahead of fall opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead…
Continue Reading
Exploring the female future of law enforcment: Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy held in Redmond
(Update: Correcting name of judge who conducted mock trial) RREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy was…
Continue Reading