Jillian Fortner

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - As we move into the colder months, fire officials are warning about an uptick in home heating dangers. Last week, Bend Fire & Rescue rushed to put out two house fires reported just 90 minutes apart, both tied to improper use of heating systems. Master’s Touch, a Bend chimney cleaning company, says fires like these aren’t uncommon. About 110,000 homes

The application window opens Thursday for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million in lodging taxes into local community projects since its start in 2021.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The application window opens tomorrow for grants from the Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that has reinvested more than $3.3 million in lodging taxes into local community projects since 2021. On Wednesday, city councilors, city staffers and VIPs will tour some completed projects. Jillian Fortner is joining the tour

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - We’ve got that classic gloomy Halloween feel across Central Oregon today. Clouds hanging overhead, but no rain to worry about today. If you’re heading to the Witches Paddle or trick-or-treating around the Old Mill, expect temperatures in the 50s and low 60s. Overnight lows will drop into the 30s and 40s.

(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly explain to policyholders why their premiums are increasing. The change highlights increasing concern from both regulators and consumers over rising premiums and the unclear reasons behind those price hikes. Insurers must

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - It was another cool fall day across the High Desert with highs in the 50s and 60s. Overnight low will drop into the 30s and 40s under mostly cloudy skies. Clouds will decrease Sunday, gradually becoming more sunny during the afternoon. Temperatures will be similar to today, just a few degrees

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Tuff Shed is celebrating the grand opening of its new Redmond Sales and Design Center with a free three-day community event.  "So we bring something a little bit different to Central Oregon when it comes to, sheds, barns and garages," said Chris Olson, District Manager at Tuff Shed. "We build on

LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) - La Pine is developing a first-of-its-kind outdoor education park, fully funded by ODFW. The Lorimor Heritage Outdoor Education Park will be built on 60 acres off 6th Street in La Pine near the Midstate Substation. The project is a partnership between La Pine Parks and Recreation, the Oregon Department of

A local car club is stepping up to help Central Oregon veterans. 

(update: adding video, adding comments from Redmond mother, CODSN) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Some Oregon families are concerned after learning programs supporting children with disabilities are losing federal funding. "What's next? How much more am I going to have to advocate?" said Redmond mother, Nicole Pierce. Pierce is concerned about what this means for her