(Update: adding comments from Paul Cowsill and board member of historical society) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A classic American pop-rock group is heading to Central Oregon, but their upcoming concert is about more than just music — it’s part of a community push to bring a long-awaited historical museum to life. In Jefferson County, history
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation Wednesday to overhaul aging power line infrastructure and establish a $15 billion annual grant program to reduce wildfire risks and energy costs. The Wildfire and Grid Reliability Act seeks to modernize the national electric grid through system upgrades, microgrid installation and disaster
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The winds have returned today and are expected to continue into the evening. There will be gusts around 25 mph at times which will be a noticeable feature as you stroll or bike or hike around Central Oregon. The origin of the winds will be from the west mostly so the
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The rain took its toll Tuesday as the mountains got the wrong kind of precipitation. This seems to have been the tale of the season. The snow has been mashed down enough at Mt. Bachelor to require some aggressive grooming, so the mountain is taking a pause today. There is going to be a little
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Two juvenile bobcats were returned to the wild on March 20 following a 10-month rehabilitation at Think Wild’s Wildlife Hospital. The sibling pair was released at a remote site near Dayville in coordination with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bobcats, one male and one female, were originally rescued on May 19, 2025,
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, The City of Madras staff are confronting conditions in the area behind the Madras Homeless Shelter. The City emphasized the implementation of its camping ordinance, as well as balancing enforcement with respect, and public access and safety. The City of Madras shared the below message via its Facebook account.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A cold front brings cooler temperatures midweek, with highs only reaching the 50s today. Light snow showers are expected this afternoon and will stay confined to the mountains. The High Desert could see some lingering precipitation, but skies will be clearing Wednesday. A dry pattern returns Thursday as high pressure returns
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, March 25th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.com.
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An OSU accounting professor says it’s too soon to tell whether recent tax cuts have translated into more investment in employees or businesses. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla collectively received $51 billion in federal tax breaks in 2025. During the same period, Live Nation paid zero U.S. federal income tax despite
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport is not currently slated to receive federal immigration agents or face closure despite the ongoing partial government shutdown. Jayde Hawkins, the airport security manager, clarified the facility’s status following reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are being deployed to several major U.S. airports to assist with
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for two upcoming vacancies on its board of directors. Members in good standing must submit their candidacy forms to the chamber office by Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The board of directors consists of nine total members, seven of whom
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SEATTLE, Wa. (KTVZ) NBA owners are set to meet this week, and expansion, including possible new teams in Las Vegas and Seattle, is on the agenda. That raises hopes in the Pacific Northwest that the Seattle SuperSonics could finally return, nearly two decades after the franchise left for Oklahoma City in 2008. The Sonics’ departure
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique, is set to open its first permanent storefront in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring. Owners Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer will move the business into the historic Little Red Shed with a grand opening scheduled for May 1st. The 400-square-foot building is the oldest
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It was a fantastic week of adorable pet pictures sent into us by our viewers. We had some best buds, some beautiful multi-colored eyes, and of course we also had this cute little Louie who is clearly going through a tough time. We can all sympathize with the feeling of just hanging in there. Don’t
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search & Rescue volunteers rescued two climbers stranded nearly 400 feet above the ground at Smith Rock State Park early Tuesday morning. The men became stuck on a narrow ledge after their ropes caught in rocks during a descent Monday night. The climbers, two men in their late 20s
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gas prices continue to soar due to the Iran conflict, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Middle East energy infrastructure damage, and seasonal factors like refinery maintenance and the switch to summer-blend fuel. Both national and Oregon averages for regular gas have risen about $1 per gallon since the conflict started
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An adult bald eagle is recovering at a Bend wildlife hospital after being found grounded and unable to fly in Prineville. The bird, identified as Bald Eagle 26-54, spent more than 24 hours in a field before being rescued and transported to Think Wild for urgent care. Upon intake, the veterinary
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The business membership program Purpose in Expenses distributed nearly $69,000 to Central Oregon nonprofits during a community celebration on March 13 in Bend. The event, known as PIE Fest 2026, brought together business owners and nonprofit leaders for live check presentations. The gathering marked the sixth year of the program’s partnership
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Bend Library will close for a comprehensive remodel on April 10, 2026, marking the first major renovation in the building’s nearly 30-year history. The closure coincides with the opening of the new Central Library, which began offering drive-thru services on March 23, 2026. The downtown facility is expected to
Continue Reading Our region will see rain showers and mild air arrive ahead of a cold front that is expected to cross Central Oregon this evening. Behind the front will be dry at first, but another wave of showers will cross the Cascades Wednesday afternoon. This will provide a couple of inches of snow to the mountains
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