Bend receives nearly $1M in federal funding for water system improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced the delivery of $992,250 in federal funding to the City of Bend for its…
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Pacific Power files rate case, aims for stable and affordable electricity costs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Pacific Power filed a general rate case with the Oregon Public Utility Commission today, May 5, 2026, proposing a plan to stabilize…
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‘We always find a way forward’: President of Central Oregon Community College shares state of the college
(Update: adding comments from COCC President) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College President Dr. Greg Pereira delivered a “State…
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Smoke returns to Central Oregon as Pine Mountain burn gets underway
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire crews kicked off a prescribed burn Tuesday near Pine Mountain, just southeast of Bend, sending visible smoke across…
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There’s Good News: Paddy Pint Road Race boosts Prineville schools with $5,000 donation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April…
Continue ReadingOcean trash patch, meteor shower, secret cheese bank: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Toni Odejimi, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Want to see a shooting star? A spectacular meteor shower will light up the sky Wednesday morning…
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Airports across Oregon, including Burns, to receive $3 million in federal funds for improvements
By: Mia MaldonadoTen Oregon airports will receive $3.1 million in federal funding for upgrades, members of Oregon’s congressional delegation…
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Help restock local food shelves: Central Oregon’s Stamp Out Hunger event is back
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents can help address local food insecurity by participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers’…
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Redmond City Council approves action plan for housing and community needs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan on Tuesday, April 28,…
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Record-breaking low water levels pose hazards for Oregon boaters
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board (OSMB) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) issued a joint safety warning to…
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Redmond’s new traffic safety program to launch with warning period
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department will launch Phase One of its Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on May 15, 2026, to…
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Oregon Governor declares May 5, 2026 as Indigenous Persons Awareness Day
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek proclaimed May 5, 2026, as Murdered or Missing Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. The proclamation aims to…
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Mexico’s ‘out of reach’ World Cup tickets cause discontent among fans
By Valeria León, Max Feliu, CNN (CNN) — Mexico will make history this summer as the first country to host three World Cups, but the excitement…
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Bend Handmade Market returns June 6th with 100+ makers and artisans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100…
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Learn from respected leaders at Stroke Awareness Oregon’s ‘Leading With a Purpose’ event today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Stroke Awareness Oregon will host the “Leading With a Purpose” event on May 5th, 2026, at the Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. The…
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‘Stop the Bleed:’ Learn to manage bleeding emergencies with Crook County Fire & Rescue
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles Prineville are collaborating to offer a free “Stop the Bleed” class on…
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Russian strikes kill 27 in Ukraine ahead of rival ceasefires around Moscow’s Victory Day parade
By Lauren Kent, Anna Chernova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — Russian attacks killed more than 20 people across Ukraine on Tuesday,…
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Young musicians to learn from Grammy-nominated cellist Peter Wiley at First Presbyterian Church of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a free public master class on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The event will take…
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A special forces veteran is accused of shooting his wife and fleeing. A blurry trail camera photo is his last sighting
By Holly Yan, Dianne Gallagher, Sneha Dhandapani, Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: The manhunt for Craig Berry ended when his body was…
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Bethlehem Inn exploring Redmond expansion as family shelter need grows in Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is…
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