BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend awarded $500,000 to 11 community projects through the Bend Sustainability Fund on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The grants, funded by visitor lodging taxes, support local initiatives focused on environmental stewardship, recreation access, and infrastructure improvements. Established in 2021, the fund has now reinvested more than $3.8 million into 42
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents across Central Oregon will have several shredding events this year, to safely dispose of sensitive documents, unused medications and worn American flags during a series of free community shred events. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, announced four events scheduled between March and September at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southern rock jam band Widespread Panic is set to return to Central Oregon for a two-night run at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer, bringing one of the genre’s most dedicated touring acts back to a venue that regularly draws national headliners to Bend. The shows are scheduled for Friday, July 10,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Democrats will host a forum next month featuring candidates running in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, offering Central Oregon voters a chance to hear directly from those seeking to challenge Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz. The event is scheduled for April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Pine Theater
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An ’80s Retro Ski Party will bring music, costumes and fundraising to UPP Liquids on Friday, March 20, to support Oregon Adaptive Sports. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 550 SW Industrial Way in Bend. Proceeds from the evening will support the mission of Oregon Adaptive Sports
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon received a $50,000 grant from Meta today to launch a project aimed at strengthening rural entrepreneurship in Crook and Jefferson counties. The initiative, titled Crook & Jefferson Innovate, will focus on expanding economic opportunities for approximately 51,000 residents in the region. The funding, provided by the
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The Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on Wednesday and Thursday 15 miles southeast of Bend. Firefighters are scheduled to begin ignitions around 9:30 a.m. on the Opine 2B and Flank five units if weather conditions remain favorable. The project will cover up to 692 acres of forest land near the Camp
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Award-winning novelist Carter Sickels will read from his work at Oregon State University-Cascades on May 14. The event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. as part of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writer series. The presentation will take place in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Krista Appleby began her new role as the Deschutes County building official on March 10. She is responsible for ensuring construction projects in the county and the cities of La Pine and Sisters comply with Oregon statewide building codes. As the building official, Appleby oversees plan reviews, permitting, and inspections for
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break season is here, and Americans will pay the highest prices for gas for spring break since 2022. Crude oil prices have spiked due to the conflict in Iran and the halt of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and that’s resulting in skyrocketing gas prices. The national average has
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Deschutes Public Library, central branch, opened its doors Monday, drawing large crowds eager to explore the long-anticipated community space on Bend’s south end. Located on 27th Street, the three-story library spans 100,000 square feet, offering expansive seating areas, public art displays and room for more than 165,000 books, with
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Well above normal temperature readings this week as the ridge of high pressure is in place across the west coast. Rain showers are pushing into Washington State, with a line of rain possible in Portland, but in Central Oregon the area is dry and “June-like” today. The normal high for this
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Enjoy the runs today on this lovely Bluebird Day across the Cascades. Plenty of sunshine and spring skiing weather. The groomed surfaces are best in the morning of course when the air is coldest, then conditions soften up as the day moves along. Expect this pattern to continue into the weekend. Friday is the official
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(Update: adding video, comments from committee member, Phil Chang) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new state committee aims to increase oversight of the Oregon Department of Transportation, as questions about the agency’s financial management take center stage in the broader debate over how to fund roads and infrastructure. State leaders recently approved the creation of
Continue Reading Winter is wrapping up on a warm and dry note. A few resorts have hit pause on operations as they wait for fresh snowfall, including Hoodoo, Ski Bowl, and Willamette Pass. If you’re heading to an open resort, it’s going to feel mild with temperatures climbing into the 50s and possibly the 60s. The next
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A strong ridge of high pressure is building over the West, bringing dry conditions and well above normal temperatures. For mid March, we typically see highs in the low 50s. This week, we are seeing a string of 70 degree days. We’re feeling lucky with today’s St. Patrick’s Day forecast. Expect a
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, March 17th. 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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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The owner of a property east of Bend had a valid burn permit, but Monday’s work burning ditches got away from them, sparking a fire that covered almost seven acres before it was stopped. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called around 3:40 p.m. to the escaped burn off the Powell
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Gas prices in Oregon have risen 95 cents in the past month due to global tensions, seasonal switch to summer-blend gasoline, and higher demand, causing families to adjust their spending habits and potentially impacting the cost of everyday goods.
Continue Reading Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – The mercury in the thermometer is going to hit the 70s this week as a strong ridge of high pressure takes over the west. The normal highs for this week are around the low 50s; we should hit the 70s each day of the work week. The ridge that will keep
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