Central Oregon Archives

KTVZ to launch new weekly sports show, “Beyond the Score”

May 15, 2025 10:49 am Gregory Deffenbaugh

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s athletes are stepping into the spotlight like never before. KTVZ is proud to announce the launch of its new…

Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch - Ask the Mayor May 2025

Ask the Mayor: Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch discusses water sustainability, city development and the new Amazon facility

May 15, 2025 8:30 am KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From questions about water sustainability in town and upcoming development plans, to questions about traffic safety and…

‘We can build hope’: Habitat for Humanity holds Women Build Week in SE Bend neighborhood

May 14, 2025 6:09 pm Claire Elmer

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week is not just an event — it’s a movement to showcase the…

‘The competition is always fierce’: 2024 Pole Pedal Paddle champion prepares to defend title

May 14, 2025 10:41 am Jillian Fortner

Triathlete Andy Krueger is gearing up to defend his title at this year’s Pole Pedal Paddle, a race he’s been familiar with since…

Bend shelter says it’s seen few of the homeless forced to move from China Hat Road, but remains prepared

May 14, 2025 11:54 am KTVZ

It’s been two weeks since the closure of the Bend area’s largest homeless camp, off China Hat Road. Homeless advocates in Central Oregon are now…

Central Oregon lawmakers form bipartisan caucus, lay out priorities for current legislative session

May 14, 2025 4:20 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Legislative priorities for the 2025 Central Oregon Caucus focus on the region’s unique needs around economic development,…

Bend Municipal Airport receives $2.14 million federal grant for taxi lanes rehabilitation

May 14, 2025 3:00 pm Barney Lerten

Oregon lawmakers announced Wednesday that seven Oregon airports, including the Bend Municipal Airport, have secured about $22.7 million combined in…

‘$30 Ticket to Summer’: Live Nation offers discount tickets to over 1,000 concerts, 24 in Bend

May 14, 2025 3:37 pm Barney Lerten

LOS ANGELES, Ore. (KTVZ) – Summer just got louder with Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer — an offer that gives fans the chance to purchase…

Groundbreaking new study reveals nearly half of Oregon households struggle to afford basics

May 13, 2025 6:18 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were 737,157 Oregon households unable to afford the state’s cost of living in 2023, according to the ALICE…

Double the speed: New Amazon facility coming to Redmond will make your deliveries faster

May 13, 2025 10:25 am KTVZ

.Your Amazon packages could be delivered 50% faster soon, thanks to a new delivery facility headed to…

N. California refinery fire pushes West Coast gas prices higher; Bend at $3.83, a dime below Oregon’s average

May 13, 2025 4:54 pm Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices are rising in Central Oregon, across the state and in other West Coast states after a fire last week at a…

Bend Park & Rec Community Natural Spaces and Trails Volunteer Projects

Several volunteer project days are coming to Bend parks and trails; first one is Saturday at Manzanita Trail

May 13, 2025 4:45 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team and…

Deschutes County SO Community Action Target Team

‘Put the Phone Away – or Pay’: DCSO Community Action Target Team reports results of recent distracted driving crackdown

May 13, 2025 4:27 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Target Team (CATT) participated in the “Put the Phone Away…

Highway 97 crash Klamath County TripCheck 2

Highway 97 reopens after car-semi collision south of Diamond Lake in Klamath County

May 13, 2025 2:53 pm Barney Lerten

A crash closed Highway 97 in Klamath County for a time Tuesday afternoon, the Oregon Department of Transportation…

Mid Oregon Credit Union members raise over $3,750 for youth literacy

May 13, 2025 3:29 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is celebrating the success of its Spring 2025 fundraiser, which generated over…

Mike Jones meets with rescue teams at Bend Fire and Rescue

Deschutes County Search and Rescue hosts reunion day with man rescued from Benham Falls

May 13, 2025 9:55 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County Search and Rescue first responders just got the opportunity to reconnect with a Eugene man they rescued nearly a…

Bend first responders arrive to Tumalo truck fire.

Popular Tumalo food truck deemed total loss after early-morning fire; cause apparently accidental

May 12, 2025 10:00 am KTVZ

Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a food truck fire early Monday morning at the 19000 block of Seventh Ave in…