Viruses are starting to circulate, and more Oregonians have received or are preparing to get their vaccines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s that time of year once again — to roll up your sleeves for vaccine shots. Respiratory…
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Warm Springs man pleads not guilty to assault; manslaughter charge not filed in man’s death at Madras homeless camp
A Warm Springs man arrested Wednesday on manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges in the death of another man at a Madras homeless camp…
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Truck driver cited after sliding on icy Hwy. 20, hitting OSP patrol SUV, Black Butte Ranch FD ambulance
A truck driver was cited for careless driving after he lost control on icy Highway 20 near the entrance to Suttle Lake on Tuesday morning, crashing…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in November
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon registered very little movement in November, with Crook County…
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Visit Central Oregon President/CEO Julia Theisen stepping down to take similar tourism role in Snowmass, Colorado
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Central Oregon, the Regional Destination Management organization dedicated to managing tourism programs and driving…
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Becky Johnson named interim president of Linfield University in McMinnville
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Linfield University named Rebecca “Becky” Johnson as interim president on Tuesday, KGW reported. Johnson…
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‘This has been an issue since I started office:’ Bentz discusses China Hat Road issues, Biden impeachment inquiry
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., is sounding off about the ongoing issues out on China Hat Road, along with why he voted to look further into an inquiry for…
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Cascade Natural Gas work to close NW Bend roundabouts, shift and close lanes; detour route advised
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Natural Gas began work Tuesday along NW Shevlin Park Road that will close two roundabouts and shift and close travel…
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Cliff Bentz sounds off on ongoing China Hat Road issues, President Biden impeachment inquiry
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Representative for Oregon’s 2nd congressional district Cliff Bentz, R-Ore, is sounding off about the ongoing issues out on China…
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Bend-Fort Rock crews conducting more pile burning this week west of Phil’s Trailhead, near Meissner Sno-Park
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to begin ignitions as early as Tuesday of landing piles north of Cascade Lakes Highway, west of…
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Sunriver holds swearing-in ceremony for new Fire Chief Bill Boos
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District and Sunriver Fire Department formally welcomed Fire Chief Bill Boos to the Sunriver Fire…
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Pole Creek Ranch in Sisters hosts first annual ‘Sleigh Days’ event for the community
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa is coming down the chimney, and at Pole Creek Ranch in Sisters, staff wanted to get you into the Christmas spirit.…
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Your photos of a scenic High Desert Christmas Eve sunrise
We got a few really nice sunrise photos this morning, some labeled as being of Christmas Eve and others that weren’t that specific but they sure are…
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Taylor Wyss’s sister offers family’s reaction to Sadie Cole’s sentencing: ‘Where’s the justice?’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, we told you about the girlfriend of downtown Bend murder suspect, Caleb Cegers, who was sentenced to…
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Visit Bend CEO Kevney Dugan moving on to new ‘destination stewardship’ role with Travel Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend President and CEO Kevney Dugan announced Saturday that he has taken a new position with the statewide tourism…
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Prineville police post video, photos of ‘porch pirate’ in hopes of tips to help catch package thief
Prineville police have posted security-camera photos and video of a recent “porch pirate” package theft on social media in hopes the public can…
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‘More than just a meal’: Meals on Wheels shares love and food to Central Oregon seniors, with special help from Subaru
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is dedicated to fighting hunger and isolation for homebound older adults across the region. That’s why…
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St. Charles neonatologist explains effects of fentanyl, other opiates on newborns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re following up on a story we reported on earlier this week, when Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair told NewsChannel…
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ODOT to lower speeds, make other changes to boost safety in Highway 97’s Bend North Corridor work zone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Travelers moving through the Bend North Corridor construction zone on the north end of town on U.S. Highway 97 are likely to…
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Bend woman gets jail, probation for punching bartender, helping murder suspect flee; likely to testify against him
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The girlfriend of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers was sentenced Friday to 10 days in jail and 18 months’ probation for…
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