KTVZ-TV (Bend, OR)

KTVZ is the NBC-affiliated television station serving Central Oregon, based in Bend. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 21 from a transmitter located on Awbrey Butte, just west of U.S. 97. The station is owned by the News-Press & Gazette Company and works alongside its sister stations, KFXO-LD, a low-powered Fox affiliate, and KQRE-LP, a low-powered Telemundo affiliate. All three stations operate from shared studios on Northwest O.B. Riley Road in Bend. Some of the popular syndicated shows aired on KTVZ include Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Dr. Oz, Live with Kelly, and Dr. Phil.

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Second neighborhood SE of Bend is pushing back on another possible Pacific Power transmission line route

1 day ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

Robert Zullo/States NewsroomPacifiCorp is considering four possible routes for a new 180-mile transmission line between Powell Butte near Redmond to southern Klamath County. New today at 10:39 am Published April 23, 2025 11:20 am Jillian Fortner will have a report at SixBEND, Ore.
'A very big concern': Second neighborhood SE of Bend pushes back on another Pacific Power transmission line route

1 day ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

(Update: Adding comments, info)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend voiced their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the possible installation of a 550-kilovolt power line in their area, the option known as Route A. "Line A is a very big concern. We all live here. It's all going to be next to us,” said southeast Bend resident Bob Byrtus.
Snow Report: Final Day of RendezVan at Bachelor

3 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published April 20, 2025 7:03 pm Today is the last day of RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor! Conditions will be nice tomorrow at the mountain. It will be mostly sunny on Monday with a few clouds. Highs will top out in the 40s. If you're planning a trip to any of the ski resorts, be sure to double check their hours before you go.
Sunny and mild start to the work week

3 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published April 20, 2025 3:50 pm Happy Easter Sunday! Tonight looks mostly clear, with temperatures dipping into the 20s and 30s. We're looking at a very nice start to the work week! Expect dry and sunny conditions on Monday with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. A sunny and dry pattern continues on Tuesday, Wednesday, and most of Thursday. Tree pollens levels will be high for the next few days. High temperatures will peak midweek with highs in the upper 60s to 70s.
Snow Report: Easter fun on the slopes

4 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published April 19, 2025 4:35 pm If you're planning a trip to the ski resorts, double check the resort's hours of operations. Resort hours change as we enter full spring mode. On Easter Sunday, there will be partly cloudy skies with cooler temperatures. There will be some fun holiday events taking place on the mountain. Hoodoo Resort is hosting two easter egg hunts tomorrow. A Nordic easter egg hunt will take place at Mt. Bachelor from 10am to 1pm.
A lovely Easter Sunday ahead

4 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

New Published April 19, 2025 3:40 pm Happy Saturday! Skies have started to clear a bit after a mostly cloudy start to the day. Afternoon highs have climbed into the 50s and 60s across Central Oregon. If you’re attending an early service Easter morning, plan on chilly conditions. Temperatures will be near or just above freezing at sunrise. Those heading to afternoon egg hunts tomorrow are in luck. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 50s, with partly to mostly sunny skies.
Pet Pals: Mr. Brown is as sweet as Easter candy

5 days ago | ktvz.com | Jillian Fortner

KTVZMr. Brown from the HSCO stopped by the KTVZ studio today. He's looking for a forever home. New Published April 18, 2025 5:52 pm Meet Mr. Brown! This charming, sociable guinea pig is currently looking for a forever home! Mr. Brown stopped by KTVZ dressed to impress in a full bunny costume, just in time to spread some Easter cheer. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONKTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Furry Friends: Splash the sweet boy

6 days ago | ktvz.com | Kelsey Merison

New Published April 18, 2025 7:19 am This week's Furry Friend is Splash, a 2-year-old Terrier/mixed breed!Splash is a super sweet boy with a very fitting name. He loves all things water--and is obsessed with his toys!"Splash came to us about a month ago as a stray, he is a happy-go-lucky guy. His favorite thing is the water and his toys.
City of Bend plans to nearly double Transportation Fee on homes in second phase, set to begin this summer

6 days ago | ktvz.com | Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Wednesday night, the Bend City Council gave input to city staff and finalized proposed rates for Phase 2 of its year-old Transportation Fee, which on homes would nearly double, from $5.60 to $10.50 a month. The Phase 2 draft fee schedule is available at bendoregon.gov/transportation-fee (and below). The City Council decided to implement the Transportation Fee through a phased approach.
Forest Service firefighters plan up to 20 acres of prescribed burning Friday SE of Sisters

6 days ago | ktvz.com | Barney Lerten

Deschutes National ForestPrescribed burn was conducted on up to 60 acres near Sisters on Tuesday New Published April 17, 2025 3:53 pm SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Friday, Sisters Ranger District firefighters plan to conduct up to 20 acres of prescribed burning 3 1/2 miles southeast of Sisters, just east of Forest Service Road 16. Ignitions are slated to begin around 10 a.m. Smoke will be visible from Sisters, Highway 20 and 126, and the surrounding area.