Two local high school teams win state championships on the diamond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ridgeview Softball Team and Summit Baseball Team are state champions.Watch KTVZ Sports Director Dylan Anderman’s report from…
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Central Oregon is heating up, temperatures peak Monday
A strong ridge of high pressure is settling in, ushering in a stretch of hot days. Afternoon highs climbed into the 80s and low 90s today, and we’ll…
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First Pitch Forecast: Bend Elks play Corvallis Knights this weekend
It’s game day and it looks like temperatures will be very warm starting out in the mid 80s. There should be some cooling by the 4th inning. …
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Oregon State walks it off in Game 1 thriller, one win from Omaha
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — No. 8 Oregon State is now just one win away from returning to the College World Series after a dramatic Game 1 victory…
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Hot pattern arrives this weekend, Local Alert Weather Day on MondayÂ
We have issued a Yellow Local Alert Weather Day for Monday as the mercury in the Thermometer will reach the middle to upper 90s in Central Oregon.…
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‘Never Going Back’: Bend Pride celebrations begin this weekend
(Update: Adding comments from organizers) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Drake Park will be filled with rainbows, booths, and pride for Bend’s annual Pride…
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‘Know before you go’: Oregon Marine Board, Bend watercraft dealer offer paddleboard safety advice, warning as summer arrives
The Oregon State Marine Board is urging people who recreate on stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) atop moving water (primarily rivers) to always wear a…
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Pet Pals: Noodles is a cute kitty as sweet as her name
Noodles is only about 9 weeks old, but this kitten at the Humane Society of Central Oregon knows just how to get some loving…
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Bend man arrested following gas station burglary, throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies
A Bend man has been arrested following an early Friday gas station burglary, followed by an attempted attack on law enforcement officers, police…
Continue Reading Hot weekend ahead, Local Alert Weather Day Monday
The ridge of high pressure we have been watching build over the Pacific is making a move inland. The mercury in the thermometer will top out in…
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State Senator Broadman proposes legalizing small Kei trucks in Oregon; national group disputes safety concerns
Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) introduced legislation Wednesday to legalize the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon, calling them an…
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Windermere Real Estate’s Bend Team volunteers stocking shelves at The Giving Plate’s community store
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local brokers from Windermere Real Estate in Bend took the day off from showing houses and writing offers on Friday to volunteer…
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Bend singers, in France for D-Day ceremonies, perform ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ on the beach at Normandy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We told you recently that six vocalists from Bend were traveling to France to take part in several events commemorating D-Day…
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Euston Fire NW of Redmond now 90% contained; Level 1 ‘Be Ready’ evacuation alert lifted
Firefighters reached 90% containment by late Thursday of the Euston Fire northwest of Redmond, sparked by an illegal outdoor burn – and on Friday,…
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Deschutes County honors Lourdes Reyes, Volunteers in Medicine Clinic with 2025 Health Heroes Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and the Public Health Advisory Board recognized the winners of the 2025 Health…
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NW Bend apartment fire brings evacuations; cause traced to charging lithium e-bike battery
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A northwest Bend apartment complex was evacuated Thursday night due to a small but smoky fire that was quickly put out and…
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Save the Date: Saturday’s full of events
Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from a car wine and shine show at…
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Furry Friends: Ruby the Rottweiler loves people and being a couch potato
This week’s Furry Friend is Ruby, a 5 1/2-year-old Rottweiler looking for her forever home at Brightside Animal Center in Redmond. Ruby loves people…
Continue Reading First Pitch Forecast: Bend Elks are bringing the heat
The Bend Elks are back in Bend this weekend and are bringing the heat! Look for temperatures today at first pitch to be in the mid 80s and cool to…
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Small heat wave bringing potentially record breaking heat across the high desert
Temperatures are heating into the low to mid 80s today and the ridge of high pressure that’s been sitting off the coast approaches for the weekend.…
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