Bend has the No. 1 job market in the country, according to a study by SmartAsset
NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Bend’s job market leads the country, according to a new data-driven study of nearly 350 U.S. cities by the financial technology…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, but convicted of lesser charges
By Adam Reiss, Erik Ortiz and Katherine Koretski, NBC News NEW YORK (NBC) — Sean “Diddy” Combs, the one-time global hip-hop titan…
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BLM announces $5.7 million in Western Oregon timber sales
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “America has significant timber resources, with many of those in Western Oregon,” said BLM Oregon/Washington State…
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Four defendants appear in court to face federal charges related to protests near Portland ICE office
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four defendants made their first appearances in federal court on Monday, June 29th, for charges related to ongoing protest…
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Microsoft to lay off around 9,000 workers in its largest cuts since 2023
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, its third round of cuts in recent months, the company…
Continue ReadingFirst Pitch Forecast: Clearing skies and warm temperatures
If you missed the game last night due to the stormy weather…you can make it up tonight! Warm temperatures in the 80s are expected with skies…
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Skies are clearing and temperatures are starting to cool off
Storm chances will move east today as Central Oregon clears out. You can plan for partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies by the end of the day.Fire…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Wednesday, July 2nd
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday, July 2nd. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Hawthorn Healing Arts Center’s Open House highlighting Women’s Wellness
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center opened its doors Tuesday night for a special community Open House, catering to women’s…
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Redmond fireworks live to spark another year — and the Jr. Ravens baseball team is ecstatic
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The fireworks will fly in Redmond once again this July, and no one is more excited than the 10U Junior Ravens. The youth…
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Happy Valley man arrested; accused of espionage against the U.S. for China
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Justice Department says 38 year old Yuance Chen acted as an illegal agent for China’s Ministry of State Security.…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Is that Chewbacca? No, just Ava
This week on Pet Pics, it was another dog heavy week because of course Central Oregonians love their furry friends. Like this cute little girl, Ava,…
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Thunderstorms expected into the night, fire danger remains
Our Local Alert Weather Day is being defined by strong thunderstorms building in the afternoon heat. Highs today will once again top out above the 90…
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To ensure firefighter safety, Bend Fire and Rescue carry bulletproof safety vests on each engine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– As the world watches in shock as firefighters in Idaho were brutally attacked and gunned down while on a call. Bend Fire and…
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Redmond city leaders approve emergency post-holiday fireworks ban due to wildfire concerns
After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting…
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‘The choice was made for us’: Bend’s Unofficial Logging Co. owner speaks of business closure
Following five years of community events, concerts, and axe-throwing, Bend’s Unofficial Logging Company is calling it quits as of Wednesday, July…
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Man arrested after ember from illegal trash burn sparks 2-acre fire in SW Redmond
A man burning trash illegally in southwest Redmond was arrested on a reckless burning charge Tuesday after an ember sparked a 2-acre vegetation fire,…
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The famed Clydesdale horses have a special mission for their rare Deschutes County Fair appearance
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way to Central Oregon for a rare appearance at the 2025 Bi-Mart…
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Problem Solvers: Gov. Kotek slams lawmakers after transportation bill fails, hundreds of ODOT layoffs announced
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legislative session officially ended Friday, and transportation funding failed to pass. Democrats presented the package just…
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Gas prices fall ahead of Fourth of July holiday; Bend’s average drops 8 cents a gallon in a week, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are easing ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Oregon and most other states…
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