Central Oregon Archives

Drivers escape serious injury in three-car crash at Crook County intersection

October 20, 2025 6:16 pm KTVZ

POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A three-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon at a Crook County intersection fortunately led to only minor injuries, Oregon…

Governor Kotek highlights affordable housing collaborative efforts during Central Oregon tour

October 20, 2025 11:57 am Claire Elmer

State and local leaders gathered Monday in Bend and Sisters to spotlight Central Oregon’s progress toward building more affordable homes as part of…

Two unique Bend startups among this year’s Bend Venture Conference winners

October 20, 2025 5:42 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend…

Ochoco National Forest plans prescribed burn in Maury Mountains and over a month of pile burning around the forest

October 20, 2025 4:39 pm KTVZ

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — If conditions are favorable on Wednesday, fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest plan to conduct more than 3,300…

Prescribed burn Deschutes National Forest

Deschutes National Forest says it’s now hiring for wildland firefighter, other seasonal fire positions

October 20, 2025 2:35 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Deschutes National Forest of the USDA Forest Service said Monday it is now hiring for several seasonal positions, including…

Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, October 20th

October 20, 2025 8:32 am KTVZ - News Team

Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, October 15th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…

‘All he did was get in a vehicle’: Mother turns grief into action during National Teen Safe Driving Week

October 19, 2025 11:01 am Claire Elmer

National Teen Safe Driving Week is this week, from October 19th through the 25th. New data highlights the importance of awareness as car crashes…

ONE on ONE: Rep. Janelle Bynum stops by KTVZ Studios to address major issues impacting Central Oregonians

October 18, 2025 8:10 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democratic Congresswoman Janelle Bynum was in Central Oregon today attending day 2 of the Democratic Party of Oregon…

Oregon Democrats convene in Sunriver for major summit

October 17, 2025 11:11 pm Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democrats from across the state and some from across the country have come to the 13th bi-annual Oregon Summit at the Sunriver…

KTVZ News obtains video of early morning explosion which rocked a south Bend neighborhood

October 17, 2025 9:55 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video of explosion from viewer) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Numerous residents in the Romaine Village area of southern Bend were awakened…

Bend-born Cuppa Yo frozen yogurt opens latest location, by the new Costco

October 17, 2025 3:24 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) Cuppa Yo, the beloved Bend-born frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating continued growth with the opening of its newest location…

New public art by Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt dedicated in Bend’s Discovery West neighborhood

October 17, 2025 2:07 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Discovery West and the Bend Park and Recreation District hosted a dedication event this week for new public art by celebrated…

Redmond’s Eastside Arterial Project reaches milestone: Third leg of new roundabout opens

October 17, 2025 1:02 pm KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Friday it has opened the third leg of the new roundabout at NE 9th Street and OR 126, allowing for…

Bend FFA chapter earns honors at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo

October 17, 2025 12:26 pm KTVZ

The Bend FFA chapter has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking…

Central Oregon spots to pick out a pumpkin and celebrate the fall season

October 17, 2025 10:16 am Shannon Brady

(Update: Adding video) With fall in full swing and Halloween right around the corner, you might be looking for something fun to do this season. There…