SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gov. Tina Kotek proclaimed May 5, 2026, as Murdered or Missing Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. The proclamation aims to highlight the disproportionately high rates of violence Indigenous people, especially women and girls, face across the United States. The declaration acknowledges that when Indigenous individuals go missing or are killed, these cases
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100 independent makers and artisans will showcase their crafts. It’s free to attend and all-ages are welcome. Produced by Urban Craft Uprising, the market offers a curated selection of
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles Prineville are collaborating to offer a free “Stop the Bleed” class on Monday, May 18. The course will teach participants how to manage life-threatening bleeding emergencies before professional first responders can arrive. The session is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – We’re holding onto warm, summer-like temperatures across the High Desert this week, running about 10 to 15 degrees above normal. This is thanks to a strong ridge of high pressure building over the Pacific Northwest. If you have outdoor plans for Cinco de Mayo, conditions are looking great. The region warms
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Editor’s Note: A video previously attached to this article incorrectly showed a City of Bend logo. The Downtown Bend Business Association is conducting this survey. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Downtown Bend Business Association has developed a Draft Downtown Parking Management Plan and is seeking community input. The organization emphasizes that the plan is not finalized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A brush fire erupted along Tumalo Road between Valeview and 92nd today, prompting a swift response from Bend and Redmond Fire Departments. The fire, which likely originated from hot debris from a passing vehicle, was quickly contained and prevented from spreading to homes or vehicles, though several fences sustained damage. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend father-daughter duo is being honored for helping preserve Oregon history. Eric Ballinger and his daughter Mia Ballinger helped lead the coalition behind the Oregon Nisei Veterans WWII Memorial Highway Historical Marker, which received an Oregon Heritage Excellence Award on April 29, 2026. The Oregon Heritage Commission presented the award
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(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined to a few months, local and federal leaders are urging Central Oregonians to prepare now, before the next fire sparks. Oregon Representative, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum, met Monday with local leaders and fire
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OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for dogs under the care of breeders. The proposed bill, known as the Puppy Protection Act, seeks to end cruel mass breed practices by establishing improved care standards for these animals. The legislation works to ensure dogs in
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — David Clyne, interim city administrator for Madras, is prioritizing clear financial preparation and up-to-date budgets in time for a new, permanent city administrator. Clyne, who serves as interim city administrator for the city of Madras, has nearly 40 years of combined experience acting as a city administrator or manager in Oregon
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Thursday, May 7th, with a special event. The celebration, marking four decades as a permanent art space, is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The gallery first opened in 1986 following an art show hosted by the
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Scio man died Sunday following a two-vehicle crash involving his motorcycle on Highway 20 in Jefferson County. Kevin Allen Cloud, 65, died shortly after being transported to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation by Oregon State Police indicated that Cloud, attempted to pass westbound traffic. He crossed a double
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a prescribed burn up to 2,008 acres on Pine Mountain, 14 miles southeast of Bend. The burn, scheduled from May 5 through May 8, 2026, is intended to help protect homes from tragic wildfires. The operation on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is settling into a stretch of warm, dry weather this week, with temperatures running well above normal and skies staying mostly clear. Highs across Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville are climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s, about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than what we typically see
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A two-vehicle crash on Highway 26 in Clackamas County, Ore., on April 30 at 7:29 p.m. resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. Christopher James Hamre, 42, of Redmond, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Oregon State Police responded to the crash near milepost 28. The preliminary investigation indicated a gold Toyota Tacoma, operated
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System’s Trauma Program will honor former trauma patients Wednesday, May 20, at St. Charles Bend. The event will feature 17-year-old Paige Wood, a local teen who will share her recovery story after surviving a traumatic car crash last summer. Wood’s crash occurred when she fell asleep while driving
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixth and seventh grade science students at Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School will host a Wildfire Science Student Showcase on May 8. The invitation-only event, running from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature Community Education Projects designed to teach local youth about wildfire science. The showcase is the culmination of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Chaos Theory,” Summit High School’s FIRST Robotics team from Bend recently reached the semi-finals at the FIRST World Championship in Houston. This achievement caps what may be the most accomplished season in Central Oregon robotics history. The team also made history by winning the Industrial Design Award at all four competitions
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation awarded 258 grants totaling nearly $5.2 million to nonprofit organizations across all 36 Oregon counties. In Central Oregon, 18 nonprofits will receive grants ranging from $12,000 to $20,000. The funding aims to strengthen community well-being, build arts infrastructure, expand economic opportunities and stabilize families throughout the state.
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