Runaway goat wrangled by officer, search for owner underway
(Update: Added Video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville police found themselves handling an unusual call this week after officers wrangled not…
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Bend expands Safe Parking Program with three new sites for homeless individuals
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is expanding its Safe Parking Program by introducing three new designated sites to…
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Update: St. Charles will ask OHA to reconsider decision, says many factors in 26% cost jump were beyond its control
An Oregon Health Authority report released Monday said costs for insured patients at Central Oregon’s St. Charles Health System jumped 26.3% in 2023,…
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Six Central Oregon teachers among dozens awarded Creative Educator Grants by SELCO Credit Union
Update: Adding video EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded more than $80,000 to 40 Oregon educators,…
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‘Weird Al’ Yankovic will return to the Bend stage in 2026 on his 90-stop ‘Bigger & Weirder Tour’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If the third time is the charm, Central Oregon fans of longtime comedic musician “Weird Al” Yankovic will be happy to learn that…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum, Florida Republican introduce bill to address shortage of home appraisers, boost housing access
Update: Adding video WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla., said Monday they have introduced the…
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Snow Report: Dry pattern continues, little snow on the horizon
Not expecting much snow this week as the resorts are getting set to open shortly. Although there is no snow on the mountain, there is hope that some…
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Dry pattern this week, slightly above normal temperatures
Bend, Ore (KTVZ). Dry and chilly night ahead as the skies clear and the temperatures drop into the upper 20s and low 30s. Light wind will…
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DAWNS House founder Dawn Holland issues apology at sentencing for stealing over $300K from organization
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that provides housing for women recovery from addiction issued an apology and shared her own…
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Trump’s plan for Gaza endorsed by UN Security Council
By Billy Stockwell, Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The UN Security Council passed a US-drafted resolution Monday that aims to move beyond the…
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OSU researchers develop first-ever common language for cannabis and hemp aromas
Update: Adding video CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers say they have taken a significant step toward creating a…
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St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Prineville
Update: Adding video PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles’ new Community Pharmacy in Prineville is now open and serving customers, helping to…
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A few slight chances for rain this week, cooler temperatures expected
Bend, OR (KTVZ) – Last week the region was enjoying 60 degree temperatures. This week, plan for highs in the 40s and 50s. Temperatures will remain…
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Pikas are potato-sized squeakers – and now we’re learning how many call Central Oregon home
Update: Adding video PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s a good time to be a pika in Oregon, or a volunteer trained to spot them. New survey data…
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Oregon Guard welcomes home soldiers with demobilization ceremony following one-year deployment
FOREST GROVE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard formally welcomed home approximately 230 members on Sunday in Forest Grove following a…
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Sunrise Birthdays: Monday, November 17th
Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Monday, November 17th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air…
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Target and Starbucks are both looking for a turnaround. They’re teaming up on an exclusive new drink
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Two of America’s most embattled retail chains are working together to drum up some excitement from…
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Cooler week ahead with off and on rain chances and mountain snow
Bend, Ore (KTVZ). The warmer pattern of last week is behind us as a much cooler and more seasonable temperature profile is ahead. The…
Continue Reading Snow Report: Might see some snow this week as resorts hope to open before the end of the month
Not much snow on the ground over the Cascades, but there is some potential for a few flakes to fall overnight and off and on this week. Still quiet…
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Oregon Agriculture awards Bend teacher with Educator of the Year for immersive ‘road trip’ across state
For second- and third-graders at Highland Magnet School in Bend, learning about Oregon isn’t just a classroom lesson — it’s something they can…
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