Rain, snow, and gusty winds through the second half of the week
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -A stray shower is possible early this morning but the rest of the day should be dry and variably cloudy with highs in the 40s and…
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What we know about the fatal stabbings of Rob and Michele Reiner and the case against their son
By Aditi Sangal, Taylor Romine, Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Two days after Hollywood director Rob Reiner and producer Michele Singer Reiner were…
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Local Alert Days ahead, High Wind Warning and rain/snow tonight, moderate to heavy rain Thursday
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– The Local Alert Weather Team has issued a Local Alert Day for the windy and rainy night ahead. The National Weather Service…
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Judge cuts bail in half for Crooked River Ranch man accused of robbing downtown Redmond restaurant at gunpoint
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A shift in some charges to Jefferson County prompted a Deschutes County judge to cut the bail in half Tuesday for a Crooked…
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Snow Report: Another warmer than normal day
There will be some snow added to the mountains this week, but it will quickly be erased by rain. The wet pattern once again is associated with warmer…
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Holiday Lights: Mesmerizing lights
It’s that time of the year again! We share photos you’ve sent us of you getting into the holiday spirit and decorating your homes. We had two new…
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Pay It Forward: Summers flooring doubling down on holiday donations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s time for Pay It Forward — our program recognizing people who make our community a better place to live. The holiday…
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NEW VIDEO: Sheriff’s Office releases dash cam video from pursuit and PIT maneuver tied to alleged kidnapping case
Deschutes County deputies safely recovered a 9-year-old child reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County after a 30-minute pursuit that stretched…
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Pet Pics: Misty is all of us taking a break, & more
There is no shortage of adorable pets across Central Oregon and this week is further proof. We had photos of cats and dogs with friendships. Remember…
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State ethics commission probes Ochoco West Water District board, prompted by Prineville Review report
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has opened a formal investigation into the Ochoco West Water District Board…
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Pacific Power is prepared to respond to weather-related outages ahead of forecast storms
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is keeping a close eye on a storm system moving into parts of Oregon and Washington, as KTVZ News has issued…
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Mountain View Community Development receives $3 million grant for 75-unit Redmond supportive housing village
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development said Tuesday it’s learned it will receive a $3…
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield applauds court ruling blocking SNAP fines on states
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, a federal judge blocked efforts by the Trump administration to fine states millions of dollars…
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Local Alert Weather Day: High winds overnight, rain, and snow at times
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – We’ve issued a Local Alert Weather Day today due to strong winds overnight.A High Wind Warning has been released for Bend and…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, December 16th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, December 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Local Alert Day issued for Tuesday into Wednesday, a windy and rainy week will follow, with snow mixed in at times
Bend, Ore (KTVZ)– The week ahead will be very active as another batch of moisture arrives from the Pacific. The first in a series of rain and snow…
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DECISION 2026: Deschutes County Interim Sheriff Files Paperwork to Run in the May election
Deschutes County’s interim sheriff is officially entering the race to keep the position. Ty Rupert filed paperwork Monday to run for the elected…
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Central Oregon toy drive delivers thousands of gifts to local kids
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A Central Oregon toy drive is spreading holiday cheer to hundreds of families this season and the effort is still growing.…
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UO Study finds wildfires can turn soil nutrients into toxic metals
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– New research from the University of Oregon has uncovered a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect of wildfires — the…
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DECISION 2026: Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton won’t seek re-election, endorses Deputy Director Tana West for post
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Deschutes County Assessor Scot Langton announced Monday that he won’t seek re-election next year and will retire at the…
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