Yard maintenance can start accidental fires
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire and Rescue is sending out a reminder and a warning. When it gets this hot and this dry, mowing and lawn care can…
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Amber Alert Issued for Missing Idaho Teenagers, Mother Concerned Family Members Abducted the Children
By Chris NestmanMONTEVIEW, Idaho (KIFI) – “It’s been emotional, very emotional. I’ve cried a lot,” said Elizabeth Roundy, the mother of Rachelle and…
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Pets from welfare investigation up for adoption
Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eighteen dogs, and seventeen cats taken in by Brightside Animal Center are becoming available for adoption this week. These…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver Announces $2.1 Million in Funding and Launches Final Fundraising Phase for Park View Infrastructure
La Pine, OR — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is excited to announce the award of a $2.1 million grant from Oregon Housing and…
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RootedHomes Announces New Executive Director and Deputy Director
RootedHomes, a leading affordable homeownership organization in Central Oregon, today announced the appointment of Nathan “Than” Clevenger as its new…
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Sale of Public Lands Blocked in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — A proposal to sell millions of acres of federal land, a key element of President Donald Trump’s tax reform package, has…
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Temperatures stay above normal moving through the week
Today started out with plenty of sunshine, with some cloud cover moving in as the day is expected late in the day. The chance for rain is low, but…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: local woman shares her journey battling Alzheimer’s
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Alzheimer’s disease often begins like a haze, scattered moments of confusion that slowly cloud memory and clarity. Cindi Garvee…
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Summer pattern will continue through the week
Highs today are getting into the low to mid 80s. Clouds will increase throughout the day, with skies becoming variably cloudy. Winds will get breezy…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Tuesday, June 24th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, June 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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One Class at a Time: Think Wild
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Do you remember going to summer camp? Is there a lesson that you learned there that stayed with you for the rest of your life?…
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Police investigate early morning Saturday shooting in Madras that left 1 injured, and 2 businesses damaged
(Update: adding video from the scene, interviews with a downtown Madras worker, and business owner). MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras police are…
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Overland Expo PNW 2025 Brings the Ultimate Overlanding Experience Back to Oregon, June 27–29
REDMOND, OR – June 5, 2025 — Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the premier overland event series in the United States, returns June…
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As firework sales open, Oregon’s Fire Marshal urges residents to check local restrictions and keep celebrations safe
SALEM, Ore. – With fireworks sales beginning today, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is reminding people to celebrate the Fourth of July…
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NEW VIDEO: Bald Eagle rescued and rehabilitated after ingesting lead, released back into the wild
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ — A bald eagle recently spotlighted in a Problem Solvers report on the dangers of lead poisoning in wildlife has made a return to…
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Furry Freight Shelter Transport to hold 8th annual benefit yard sale this weekend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The small but mighty team of volunteers at Furry Freight Shelter Transport are holding a fundraiser garage sale all weekend in…
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Trey Songz replaces Tyga for 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo concert lineup
Redmond, OR – The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B…
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Dry and warmer pattern moving through the week
There is not much moisture around to help with our deficit of rainfall for the region. Over the weekend the hope of getting some nice soaking rain…
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Burgerville officially expands into Central Oregon with grand opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Over 100 hundred people lined up outside of Burgerville’s newest location on 3rd Street in Bend, for the grand opening of its…
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Sheriff Kent van der Kamp announces resignation minutes after recall efforts were made public
(Update: Adding video; Sheriff announces his resignation effective July 31st after recall efforts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A recall is underway for…
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