First Pitch Forecast: Watch the forecast for thunderstorm chances tonight
There is another chance for thunderstorms this evening. Temperatures will be in the 70s and 80s, but make sure you keep an eye on the forecast and…
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Trump announces agreement to pause higher tariffs on Mexico for 90 days
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced on Thursday he’s extending the existing tariffs with Mexico, America’s…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Thunderstorms continue but chances drop this weekend
Bend, OR (KTVZ) -This morning, stray showers are possible, maybe a few raindrops on your windshield during your morning commute. Thunderstorms…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, July 31st
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, July 31st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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100+ Women Who Care makes $14,000 donation to local Meals on Wheels
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A group of women came together to make a big difference for our local Meals on Wheels program. The group is called 100 Women Who…
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Show Us Your Garden: Blooms and views dominate this week’s garden highlights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, we serve up three lovely gardens from Central Oregon. One of the gardens gives great joy to the tender, as all the…
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Junior Forecaster: Carter is a fan of snowboarding and math
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carter is heading into fourth grade at Jewell Elementary School this fall and is looking forward to getting back to his math…
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Two dancing sea lions at the Deschutes County Fair are also super-friendly to our Lynsey Harris
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A pair of fun and friendly sea lions featured at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo didn’t just flap their flippers and…
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Pet Pics Sweepstakes: Harry is the ultimate cycling partner
Check out the adorable photos sent in by you, our viewers this week. Take a look at Harry, who clearly is interested in an afternoon bike ride. Be…
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No Deschutes County Fair would be complete without animals, including cute bunnies
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Plenty of animals are on display at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, one of the most beloved features. Presley…
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Open Arts Center opens in Bend, bringing a welcoming and creative environment for Central Oregon artists
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new hub for creatives in Bend is opening its doors. This was the scene at the open house for the new Open Arts Center on…
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Coast Guard helicopter crew evacuates woman with health emergency from cruise ship off Washington coast
ASTORIA, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter crew from Air Station Astoria medevaced a woman experiencing a health emergency onboard the…
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WATCH: The opening ceremony of the 2025 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicked off its five-day run on Wednesday with a special opening ceremony that we…
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Famed Budweiser Clydesdales still coming to Deschutes County Fair, but travel delay cancels downtown Redmond event
(Update: Clydesdales’ travel delay, downtown Redmond event canceled) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center said…
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‘Very different spot’: ODF says 2025 wildfire season has seen much less acreage burned so far, compared to last year
Millions of acres were burned across Oregon during the 2024 wildfire season. Six “mega-fires” (over 100,000 acres each) burned across Eastern…
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Local Alert Days, Round three today, round four Thursday
(KTVZ Bend, OR). Today is a Local Alert Day with the chance for some strong storms to develop in the afternoon and linger into the evening. The…
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Former Deer Ridge prison contract worker gets 10-day jail term, 3 years probation for sexual relationship with inmate
Jobett Christine Zamora pleaded guilty to one count of custodial misconduct and received a sentence of 10 days in jail and three years’ probation for…
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Riding high: Lynsey and Dylan take a pair of camels for a spin on opening day of the Deschutes County Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If variety is indeed the spice of life, you’re in for a spicy treat at this year’s 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. A…
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Runaway rooster rescued: Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant goes beak-to-beak, avoids fowl play
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rooster wrangling is not part of many folks’ typical workday, but a Deschutes County sheriff’s sergeant’s helpful actions this…
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More lightning brings new wildfires around Central Oregon, the largest at about 27 acres, as stormy weather lingers
A new fire, Incident 667, was reported late Wednesday morning southwest of Mackey Mountain in the southeast corner of Crook County.
By mid-afternoon,…