Flat Fire affects multiple Deschutes Land Trust nature preserves
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Flat Fire has moved through fields, forests, and even residential areas, it also passed through several nature preserves…
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Show Us Your Garden, pollinators and sunflowers
This week we share with you three really special gardens. A garden with a breathtaking view of the sunsets each night, another with a towering…
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Junior Forecaster: CJ, a soccer player who loves Halloween
CJ is heading into 7th Grade this fall at Pacific Crest Middle School. Although she loves her friends and teachers, she enjoys summer vacation a…
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Oregon Coast safari park owner indicted on 371 charges
(Update: Adding video) By FOX 12 Staff BANDON, Ore. (KPTV) – The owner of a safari park on the Oregon Coast has been indicted for more than 370…
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Oregon State recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A collaborative research and outreach effort led by Oregon State University to protect whales and…
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Spotty storms today, dry and hot pattern heading into the weekend
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). Isolated storms are likely to develop today and generate periods of heavy rain along with the lightning. These pop and drop…
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Oregon Gas Prices remain Quiet ahead of Labor Day; Refinery Issues send National Average Higher
Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the…
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Congresswomen Bynum, Salinas to host roundtable to discuss rural economic development
OREGON CITY, OR – On Thursday, August 28, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) will host a…
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Deschutes County urges child vaccinations before school starts
(Update: Adding video) As the new school year approaches, Deschutes County reminds parents and guardians to check their children’s vaccine status to…
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U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer calls for ‘crackdown’ in Oregon
(Update: Adding video) By KGW’s Thomas Schultz PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. Labor Secretary and former Oregon congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer appeared…
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Infant Bobbi from Bend is fighting for her life, as she experiences heart failure and sepsis
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — First-time mom from Bend, Amanda Grippin, is turning to the public for help as her infant daughter battles life-threatening…
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Back School Sweepstakes: Central Oregon kids are returning to the classroom
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, and many Central Oregon kids are returning to the classroom. Check out this week’s Back to School…
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Clear the Shelters: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Animal Rescue Ranch has friendly farm animals looking for forever homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the entire month of August, KTVZ and our local shelter and business partners once again teamed up to clear the shelters and…
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A slight chance for pop up storms again today before the Tri County area clears
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -We’ve seen a few showers and storms over the last two days but today will be the last day that we have the potential for storms…
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Back to School: Mental health resources available for students in need at Bend-La Pine schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following the pandemic, there’s been a rise in the need for mental health resources–not just in schools, but everywhere. KTVZ…
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Redmond City Council approves to next phase in Central Dry Canyon and Airport Terminal Building Expansion projectsÂ
REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Redmond City Councilors held their meeting Tuesday night. In council chambers, there were two major agenda…
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Kids make homemade signs showing support and thanks for the Firefighting efforts on the Flat Fire
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Take a look at these photos sent in by one of our viewers at yesterday’s public meeting on the Flat Fire. Local kids found a…
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Flat Fire forces evacuation of ‘The Office’ Star Rainn Wilson
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Actor Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC’s The Office, says he and his family were forced to…
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Pet Pics: Celebrating National Dog Day
In this week’s Pet Pics, viewers shared their favorite furry, and even four-hooved, friends in honor of National Dog Day. From playful pups and…
Continue Reading Local Alert Weather Day today, spotty storms return Wednesday
BEND, Ore (KTVZ). Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected today as the area warms back into the middle 80s. The cloud…
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