LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Rain and flood concerns continue today
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -We’ve issued another Local Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of flooding. Rain and the chance for an early wintry mix will…
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How investigators zeroed in on the Brown University shooting suspect and linked him to the killing of an MIT professor
By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, John Miller, CNN (CNN) — Five days after an extensive manhunt began, law enforcement closed in on the Brown…
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Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball Brings Mystery and Magic to Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– If you’re looking for something festive to do between Christmas and New Year’s, there’s a unique way to celebrate in…
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Big Ol’ Fish: David hauls in a Haystack heavyweight, and more
Check out the impressive catches from this week’s Big Ol’ Fish segment, featuring David’s catch at Haystack Reservoir. We also had some great catches…
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Out & About: Santa hats on, paddles out
Central Oregon’s beauty was on full display this week in our Out and About segment. One photo shows some brave and festive paddlers hitting the…
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Snow Report: Snow mixed with rain, more snow on the way
Not quite ready to open, but there are signs of hope. Snow is forecast to continue off and on through the weekend as the temperatures stay below…
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Heavy lift: Massive, aging turbine shutoff valve replaced at Round Butte hydro dam; two more to go in complex project
 MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs said Thursday they are undertaking a complex project…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat buys surplus school district land for future homes; school district staff to get priority
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity said Thursday it has officially closed on the purchase of surplus land from Bend-La Pine…
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Step into 2026: Free First Day hikes offered Jan. 1 at 25 state parks; here’s info on the four local outings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks…
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‘Things just got better’: New technology helps preemies breathe easier at St. Charles
Infants and newborns can now breathe easier at St. Charles Bend, due to a new ventilator technology in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care…
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City of Bend opens larger, advanced water quality laboratory at new Public Works Campus
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) As part of the City of Bend Public Works Department’s recent move into the new Public Works Campus, the city’s water lab…
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U.S. House votes to delist gray wolves: Bentz in support, Bynum, fellow Oregon Democrats opposed
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve a bill that would remove Endangered Species Act protections…
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Deschutes National Forest advances plans for a 10-foot-wide paved path between Bend and Lava Lands Visitor Center
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday that it has chosen a preferred alternative for ia nearly…
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Storm brings rain, wind to High Desert; trees, lines down; Sisters warns of Whychus Creek flood threat, offers sandbags
(Update: Trees, lines knocked down; I-84 closure update) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest in a string of atmospheric rivers to sweep into the…
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Three rural GOP lawmakers urge ODOT to seek emergency funding for safe winter roads in wake of voter referral
Three Central and Eastern Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Oregon Department of Transportation to seek emergency funding from lawmakers to…
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Trump signs executive order expediting marijuana reclassification after lobbying from cannabis industry
By Kit Maher, Steve Contorno, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expedite the…
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NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family killed in plane crash
STATESVILLE, N.C. (WCNC) — Several people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed when a plane crashed at the Statesville…
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Hayden Homes and First Story mobilize to fight food insecurity in the Pacific Northwest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This December, Hayden Homes, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, and First Story undertook a major philanthropic campaign across…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch discusses traffic cameras, dispensaries, and more
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From adding traffic cameras to curb speeding drivers to the number of dispensaries allowed in town, Mayor Ed Fitch answers…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Heavy rain, gusty winds, and flood concerns
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – We have issued a Local Alert Weather Day today due to moderate to heavy rain bringing flood concerns to most of our viewing area.…
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