‘Pretty positive experience’: Redmond High students, staff share how cell phone ban is going
If you step into Redmond High School, you might notice a lack of cell…
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Bend woman pulled over, arrested on Highway 26, accused of trafficking drugs from Portland to Central Oregon
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was pulled over on U.S. Highway 26 near Madras and arrested Wednesday night after a K-9’s alert and a search of…
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Pay It Forward: La Pine restaurant helps community by feeding those in need, no charge
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of…
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100 Warm Springs students to receive backpacks and school supplies donated by local organization
Sunriver Christian Fellowship is teaming up with the Sydney Paige Foundation to deliver an inspiring boost to young students at Warm Springs K-8…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch speaks on fireworks ban, community center progress
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the recent fireworks ban to Redmond’s new community center construction progress, Mayor Ed Fitch answers…
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Central Oregon Mastersingers bring back “What Sweeter Music” holiday concert to Bend
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A beloved Central Oregon holiday tradition is returning to Bend this December as the Central Oregon…
Continue ReadingBend man arrested after breaking into home, accused of violating restraining order; woman rescued from window
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A large police presence surrounded a northeast Bend home Wednesday afternoon, helped a woman to safety out…
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One of Bend’s three new safe parking sites was the focus of an earlier debate over how to help the homeless
(Update: Adding quotes from City of Bend Shelter Coordinator, Brook O’Keefe and Executive Director of the Mountain View Community Development, Rick…
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Bend City Council approves major intersection upgrades at Olney and Revere Avenues
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend City Council has given the green light to a significant intersection improvement project at Olney and Revere Avenues,…
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Crooked River Ranch takes straw poll on ATV road access; Jefferson County officials still considering draft ordinance
Jefferson County leaders are reviewing a proposed ordinance that would allow ATVs on designated roads in Crooked River Ranch, sparking a…
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Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz issues statement on his vote in favor of release of the Jeffrey Epstein files
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., issued a statement Wednesday regarding his yes vote earlier this week on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks community donations for 25th annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help reach its $50,000 fundraising goal for the 25th…
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ODOT sets open house on new mountain-themed design for Bend’s Hawthorne Avenue pedestrian and bridge crossing
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation is hosting an upcoming open house on Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing project and its…
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Injury single-vehicle crash slows traffic on Highway 20 near Sisters
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A single-vehicle injury crash occurred Wednesday afternoon and slowed traffic on U.S. Highway 20 just…
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More than 500 acres of pile burning begins soon near Grizzly Mountain on Crooked River National Grassland
(Update: Adding video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) –Fire managers on the Ochoco National Forest plan to begin prescribed pile burning in the PACE…
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‘Member of fox community’ pays his regular visit to a yard on Bend’s Eastside
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A resident of Bend’s Eastside shared with KTVZ News Wednesday a security camera video of an early-morning visitor: a fox.…
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WinterFest returns to Bend February 13th-15th, here’s what (and who) to expect
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s WinterFest is set to return February 13th-15th, 2026 in the Old Mill District. Here’s what–and who–to expect this time…
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Destination Rehab’s Rock Climbing for Parkinson’s Disease program reaches new heights in Bend
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Destination Rehab says it’s proud to announce the ongoing success of its innovative Rock Climbing for…
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Fireworks ban and new traffic cameras on Redmond City Council agenda
REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Redmond City Council addressed two significant public safety issues Tuesday night during their regularly scheduled city…
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Crook County Foundation invites community to support the 2025 Holiday Partnership
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County Foundation invites community members to participate in the 2025 Holiday Partnership, a…
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