BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Rapa Nui Tiki Bar is closing following five years of serving Central Oregon.In a social media post, the establishment said, “We are incredibly sad to announce that Rapa Nui is closing. Circumstances at our current location have ultimately made this decision for us, but who knows, maybe one day we’ll
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(KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with 16 other senators, have demanded an independent investigation into allegations that Department of Homeland Security officials directed staff to illegally access state voter data. A total of 18 senators signed a letter to the DHS Office of Inspector General requesting the probe. The request
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(KTVZ) — Classified workers at Oregon’s seven public universities voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike that could begin as early as Sept. 28 unless a contract agreement is reached with university management. A total of 97% of voting Service Employees International Union members approved the strike authorization following months of stalled contract negotiations. The SEIU
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Plenty of sunshine as we move forward through the weekend. The area of low pressure that generated light rain with a few pockets of moderate rain yesterday is off to the east. There is a ridge of high pressure off the coast that will provide us with drier and warmer conditions
Continue ReadingAre you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from celebrating Bend’s cultural diversity with an evening of art, world music, and food brought to you by Tower Theatre Foundation, and the Commons Cafe to Playful Paws is celebrating three years and more than 450 adoptions with
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The rain has moved out of Central Oregon, and high pressure is taking over. That will bring us a period of dry weather and warmer temperatures. Today looks pleasant, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 70s. Skies stay clear overnight as lows dip into the 30s and 40s.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County and the Oregon Department of Forestry will host a Multi-Agency Resource Center event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the Crook County High School Gymnasium. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support residents affected by recent wildfires. The event brings representatives from local, state
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, September 18th: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Local anglers shared their recent fishing successes, including a silver salmon caught by Michael Coughlin in Alaska, a rainbow trout reeled in by a young fisherman named Grady at South Twin Lake and a 23-inch rainbow trout captured by Heather Belcher at the Crooked River in Prineville. Be sure to send us your fish photos
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(Update: adding video, comments from Deschutes County Health Services & St. Charles Health System) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flu activity is beginning to increase in Central Oregon as students return to classrooms and colder weather brings more people indoors. Dr. Cynthia Maree, medical director of infection prevention for St. Charles Health System, said the health
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening next, Redmond Fire & Rescue is inviting you to their community day! The fun takes place this Saturday, September 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Station 401, located at 341 NW Dogwood Avenue in Redmond. The family-friendly day is free to attend, and will include tours of the station’s vehicles,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has an adorable new team member! Scribble is a young black lab navigating the world of Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol, in training to become an Avalanche Rescue Dog. He recently got to go on his first chairlift ride and is taking his time exploring the mountain. Instagram: @scribbleonpatrol From
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is calling for more federal oversight of artificial intelligence. Senator Merkley says experts heard during a recent briefing recommended creating a regulatory agency similar to the FDA. “You need the equivalent of FDA controlling new drugs,” Senator Merkley said Wednesday. “In this case, you’re really
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Developing now, here in Oregon, a sixth victim has been linked to a suspected serial killer currently behind bars. On Wednesday, Jesse Calhoun was charged with manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Gibson in Multnomah County. Officials believe the 32-year-old woman was killed in 2022, although she wasn’t reported missing until the
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Culver residents were arrested Wednesday afternoon after law enforcement officers seized a commercial quantity of methamphetamine during a drug investigation in Jefferson County. José Miguel Gomez, 45 and Kristen Marie, 41, face charges of unlawful possession and unlawful delivery of methamphetamine, according to authorities. The arrests followed a multi-month investigation
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Cloudy and rainy day today will be the last one of the Summer. Scattered rain and a few isolated storms, mainly east of the region, will define the day as the mercury in the thermometer will struggle to get out of the upper 50s. The rain will linger through the evening
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As millions of birds migrate through Oregon this fall, residents are being asked to dim unnecessary lights at night. Many birds travel after dark, and artificial light can disrupt their migration and increase the risk of window and building collisions. KTVZ’s Lance Campbell is looking at why darker skies matter during migration season, what people
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a series of Medicaid fraud enforcement actions from the Oregon Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), involving non-emergency transportation companies and a mental health care provider. The cases include guilty pleas from the transportation business owners and a grand jury indictment against the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $694 million settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp. following a multistate investigation into predatory financing practices. Oregon will receive just over $754,000 under the agreement. The state’s allocation includes $548,431 in debt relief for 58 Oregonians, $96,142.35 in restitution for 67 Oregonians
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team arrested four people yesterday, Sept. 16, in connection with multiple assault, sexual assault and robbery cases. The arrests followed the execution of a search warrant at an apartment on NW Monterey Pines Drive in Bend. Officers arrested 19-year-old Jonah Dawit Crooks, 18-year-old
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