There’s Good News: Easter Events at Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ember’s Wildflower Bunny Rescue is hosting an Easter event in April. It runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on on April 4th at its…
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‘Celebrate the inch-stones’: Central Oregon toddler with rare brain disorder defies odds, makes incredible progress
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Back in 2024, KTVZ News introduced viewers to a Central Oregon baby facing extraordinary challenges. Now, as he celebrates…
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Unanimous vote in risk assessment clears way for 4 astronauts to launch on moon mission
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — NASA has finished a crucial risk assessment ahead of its upcoming lunar flyby mission, and during a news…
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Redmond School District to gather community input on school attendance boundaries
Update: adding broadcast video. Redmond School District is hosting community listening sessions on March 16 and March 17 to collect feedback on its…
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Decision 2026: Local Political Candidates to Participate in Nonpartisan Forum Series
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced a four-part nonpartisan candidate forum series. It’s titled “Housing is a Math…
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BREAKING NEWS: US military investigating loss of KC-135 refueling plane in western Iraq
U.S. Central Command confirmed the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during…
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Mt. Bachelor reopens after wind-caused closure; some lifts closed for de-icing
Mt. Bachelor reopened Friday morning, a day after high winds prompted its closure, but some blustery and icy conditions had some lifts on…
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Direct outreach campaign targets emergency alert subscribers in Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management are launching a direct outreach…
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Reports of active shooter at Detroit-area synagogue containing school
By Sara Smart, Holmes Lybrand, Brynn Gingras, CNN (CNN) — Police are responding to reports of an active shooter and a car driven into the…
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Bend Park & Recreation District evaluates Deschutes River Trail connection, urges public input
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park & Recreation District is launching a new study to evaluate options for connecting the Deschutes River Trail in…
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There’s Good News: Student-run apparel shop opens at Crook County High School
CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School celebrated the opening of a new student-run apparel shop Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting…
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Madras structure fire claims dog life, sends 4 to hospital
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dog died and four people were hospitalized following a structure fire in northwest Madras on Wednesday evening. The blaze…
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Breezy to windy conditions today, chance for light rain
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Temperatures continue to warm through the week, with highs reaching the mid 50s today. It will feel blustery at times with winds…
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There’s Good News: Seal goes viral for his bond with rubber ducks
This story was originally published by WRAL in New England. NEW ENGLAND (WRAL) — The New England Aquarium has a celebrity in its midst! The…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Thursday, March 12th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Thursday, March 12th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler responds to upcoming fire season concerns, data center questions, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ). — From concerns for the upcoming fire season following a dry winter to questions about if Bend would entertain a data center…
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Redmond City Council approves new $1.5 million airport fire and rescue truck
(Update: adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council approved the purchase of a new Airport Rescue and Fire…
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Deschutes County sheriff’s captain William Bailey fired after investigation into radio comments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff’s Captain William Bailey has been fired following investigations into comments he made last year…
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Government shutdown not affecting travel at Redmond airport
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The partial federal government shutdown is not slowing things down for travelers at Redmond Municipal Airport, where flights…
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Seattle Mountain Rescue prepares for possible avalanche missions as Cascade snowpack builds
This article was written by Madeline Carter and KING-5 News: NORTH BEND, Wash. — With heavy snow falling in the Cascades and avalanche danger on…
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