REDMOND, Ore. – St. Charles Health System celebrated the opening of its new 53,000 square-foot Cancer Center in Redmond Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility, located at 180 NW Kingwood Ave., will expand access to nationally recognized cancer care for Central Oregon residents. The new center officially opens to patients on Monday, April 20,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project. The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road. The open house will be held both
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What used to be a place to hold people awaiting court has quietly transformed into something far more complex. Inside the Deschutes County Jail, staff are now on the front lines of a growing behavioral health crisis, one that’s reshaping how the jail operates, who ends up behind bars, and what
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(Update: adding video, comments from Mt. Bachelor official) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — This season at Mt. Bachelor looked slightly different from years past — little snowfall created a lot of uncertainty. Despite the challenging conditions, staff worked hard to make the most of it. “Our employees tried to make the best possible experience for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jeff Bekos, founder of “One Dad’s Mission,” arrived in Bend Thursday as part of his cross-country cycling journey to visit every Ronald McDonald House in the United States. The aim of “One Dad’s Mission” is to raise awareness about the critical support Ronald McDonald Houses provide to families. Bekos’ wife supports
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DIAMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters have made good progress in containing a nearly 260-acre wildfire that broke out earlier this week in a swampy area of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Harney County’s first wildfire of the season. The Diamond Swamp Fire was reported Tuesday a few miles northwest of the town of Diamond and about 60 miles southeast of Burns, Bureau
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire & Rescue crews stopped a fire in a Les Schwab Tires Prineville warehouse Thursday afternoon and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire was under investigation. Fire Chief Matt Smith said the fire was reported around 12:20 p.m. in the warehouse at 646 NW Madras Highway,
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The Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades expired early this morning, but we are still seeing some lingering winter-like conditions at higher elevations. CLEAR SKIES AT THE SUMMIT: A view from the top of the Sunrise Lift at Mt. Bachelor on Thursday afternoon shows clear conditions following a morning of fresh snowfall. (Photo Courtesy: Mt.
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If you’re heading out this afternoon, keep a jacket handy. While the sun is out, we’ve got some cool air and a biting breeze sticking around for the rest of Thursday. Here is the quick breakdown for Central Oregon and the Cascades through Friday. Today & Tonight Conditions: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Temperatures: Highs
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. The data, collected by EDCO annually for the past 25 years, is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional list features the largest private employers, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, while
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews quickly stopped a small, wind-driven brushfire Thursday morning that they said was started by a resident’s weed burner – which they pointed out are illegal to use within the city limits, part of the city’s ban on debris burning. Crews responded just after 10 a.m. to
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon school districts will no longer be able to shorten the school year to cut costs, avoid layoffs and plug budget holes under a new executive order from the state’s governor. Gov. Tina Kotek presented the order to the State Board of Education at its monthly
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cold air is still moving through the region today. Expect breezy and cool conditions today, with highs mainly in the 40s across Central Oregon. There may be some lingering snow showers across the Cascades that could spill into the High Desert this morning. Slick road conditions are possible, so the Local
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime specialty store in Bend’s Old Mill District is getting a new name. But those involved say the spices, the people and the product quality will remain largely unchanged. The Bend Savory Spice franchise, which has been owned and operated by Matt Perry for 15 years, is rebranding as Top Hat Spice Shop. The change, which will be finalized in
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, April 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to reduce crashes and improve safety on its busiest roads. The system begins with a 30-day warning period before formal citations and fines are issued. The cameras are positioned at key
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This article was written by Sabinna Pierre and Alma McCarty (KGW) OREGON, USA — Oregon officials said Tuesday they will appeal a federal court ruling that limits how the state’s Reproductive Health Equity Act can be applied, while emphasizing that current health coverage remains unchanged. Attorney General Dan Rayfield said the state will defend the law after a judge
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Culver woman who ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of a small school bus in Redmond two years ago has been sentenced to two years in prison on DUII, assault and other charges, followed by a five-year suspension of her driver’s license. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Alycia Herriott imposed the sentence
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(Update: adding comments from superintendent Dr. Hoff) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion and community engagement, the Crook County School District has officially named Dr. Joel Hoff its permanent superintendent. Hoff has served as interim superintendent for the past year. Surveys and listening sessions showed overwhelming support for his leadership, with nearly 97%
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Once again our Jr. Forecaster is a big fan of mathematics, for a very good reason, he is good at it. He is also a fan of baseball, for a very good reason, he is good at that as well. Boone is a fifth grade student at Miller Elementary School, and is a fan of
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