The Crook County School Board took the first step this week toward potentially appointing Interim Superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff to a permanent position. The move follows a public survey that showed 96.5% of respondents support making the appointment permanent.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 50 rural-based students enrolled in health care training programs at Central Oregon Community College — in areas like public health, nursing and behavioral health — will have their tuition fully or partly covered by a recently announced $224,532 grant from the Central Oregon Health Council. In addition to providing
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office released the results Wednesday of ithe Office of Emergency Management’s recent community-wide survey, which asked residents to share their experiences, concerns and priorities related to natural hazards and emergency preparedness. The response to December’s survey was strong: 771 citizens participated in the Natural Hazards
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dear Mom Cafe earned the top prize at the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s third annual SOUPer Bowl on Saturday, February 7th–one day before the big game. The Bend-based restaurant won the competition with its Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup. The SOUPer Bowl serves as the largest
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(Update: Video Added) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A road and bridge project will be slowing traffic for the next few weeks on Oregon Highway 126 just east of Powell Butte, ODOT said Thursday, Crews will be replacing guardrail and widening the Central Oregon Irrigation District Canal Bridge at milepost 10 “to make traveling on
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The mountains are having a wonderful day, plenty of sunshine, crisp temperatures near freezing and a nicely groomed surface to ride. The snow has been able to linger with little loss due to warmer than normal conditions, so the corduroy to start the days is a welcomed sight. There is also some good news for
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Once again the area is being plagued by the fog that has settled into the basins across Central Oregon. The fog and mist persist today until mid afternoon, and will keep the temperatures from rising much above the mid 40s. The moisture introduced to the region from the massive complex in
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By Lex Harvey (CNN) — A remote mountain town in Canada has been shaken by the country’s deadliest school shooting in decades, when an armed assailant killed at least eight people. Police found six people dead and dozens injured when they arrived at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of just 2,400 people
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Senator Anthony Broadman, D-Bend, and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville announced Wednesday the 2026 session priorities for the bipartisan Central Oregon Legislative Caucus. The bipartisan group said it will focus on economic development, housing and emergency preparedness to support the region’s growth and safety. The caucus is a bipartisan and bicameral
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By Aaron Blake, CNN (CNN) — Attorney General Pam Bondi’s testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday was some of the tensest and most combative testimony we’ve seen to date from a Trump Cabinet official. Bondi came into the hearing with the administration and DOJ facing a series of problems, including their
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It’s a cloudy start this morning with a few areas of fog. A slight chance for early Wednesday showers in southern Deschutes County has diminished, and any rain and snow should stay south of Central Oregon. Afternoon temperatures will rise into the low to mid 40s. We’ll drop into the teens and 20s overnight. We’ll
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation Tuesday to prevent President Donald Trump from receiving financial benefits from a $10 billion lawsuit against the federal government. The ‘Stop Presidential Embezzlement Act’ targets any settlement resulting from the president’s legal action against the IRS and Treasury Department. In
Continue Reading Bases improved nicely earlier this week, but snow takes a brief break over the next couple of days. There’s still a chance for some light snow during President’s Day weekend. Some of that mountain snow could arrive by Friday afternoon. Be sure to check resort websites before heading up for the latest operational hours. Hoodoo,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Wednesday February 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and we want to see your couple’s photo that makes everyone say, “Awhhhhhh!” You can enter the Cutest Couple Photo Contest now through Saturday, February 14th, 2026. One lucky couple will win a prize package valued at $300, including gift cards from Cascade Village Shopping Center!
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a sold-out debut last year, the Bend Comedy Festival is returning Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6, with three days of live stand-up, improv, sketch, and late-night performances at venues across the city. Organizers said the 2025 inaugural event exceeded expectations, selling out more than 20 shows and
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert held a town hall meeting in Redmond to address community concerns and discuss his first seven months in office. The meeting, held at the VFW building, lasted more than 2 hours and covered topics ranging from gun rights to immigration enforcement. The event is part of
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two new businesses, Rowdy Ranch Boutique and Resale and Smith Rock Tattoo, are opening in Terrebonne Square. The new owners are collaborating with each other to support small, local business. Rowdy Ranch Boutique and Resale offers both new and used clothing with a Western focus, while Smith Rock Tattoo features an
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Department of Transportation says the large “Lower Bridge Way” project in Terrebonne is moving forward on schedule, despite getting a late start. ODOT officials say the project is expected to be completed by October. When finished, it will create a new interchange where U.S. Highway 97 will pass over Lower Bridge Way. The upgrades
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Take a look at this adorable submission from Pet Pics this week. This cute cat was bending over backwards for a chance at dinner time. Don’t forget to share your pet pictures with us, you just might catch that furry friend on the news. All you gotta do is click the contests tab.
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