OREGON (KTVZ) — Gasoline prices dropped in 32 states this week, including Oregon, driven in part by recent declines in crude oil prices. The national average for regular gasoline fell two cents to $4.46 per gallon, while Oregon’s average dropped four cents to $5.06 per gallon. In Bend, the average dropped to $4.96 from $5.02
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host the Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Oregon State Capitol State Park in Salem. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is free and open to the public. The ceremony will take place on the Capitol Mall, located directly across
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A dry and mild pattern has settled in for the week. Today will be a little warmer than yesterday, with highs in the mid 70s. A weak system to our north may bring a few more clouds later, but we’ll still see plenty of sunshine. Overnight temperatures will dip into the
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Redmond Fire & Rescue will reopen outdoor burning on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 8 a.m. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have lowered the risk of fire spread to safe levels across the district. Fire regulations vary depending on location and fire type. Open debris burning remains strictly prohibited within Redmond city limits at all times,
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The first round of voting in the fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded yesterday, narrowing the field of manufactured products from 16 to eight finalists. Presented by Oregon Business & Industry, the contest highlights products manufactured throughout the state. A panel selected the original 16 finalists from nominations submitted by Oregonians over
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The Oregon Department of Revenue’s Bend regional office will temporarily close at noon on Oct. 5 for staff training. Located at 951 SW Simpson Avenue, Suite 100, the office will remain closed all day on Oct. 6 before reopening at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7. The closure in Bend aligns with broader statewide administrative scheduling
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Fire season remains active across Lane County today and forestry officials warn there is no set date for backyard debris burning to begin. Current conditions suggest fire season could run until mid-October at the earliest, according to the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Lane Fire Defense Board. Backyard debris burning, which is regulated by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will distribute free handmade hats and comfort items to cancer patients and survivors at the annual Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/Run this Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Redmond High School football stadium. The event raises funds for Sara’s Project, a fund of the St. Charles Foundation
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Traffic at the intersection of Southwest 35th Street and Highland Avenue in Redmond has increased following the opening of the new ‘Hub’ Recreation and Aquatic Center. The city of Redmond wants to put a light at the intersection. The intersection connects with Highway 126 on the outside of a Redmond as
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tactics, a skateboarding and clothing store in Bend, has permanently closed its doors due to financial difficulties. The store officially shut down on Sunday, coming just weeks after celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Tactics management reported that while the decision stemmed from financial issues, and the team was reluctant to close the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport will host a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23. The event is organized in collaboration with IDEMIA, an authorized enrollment provider for the program. The enrollment event offers local travelers the chance to apply for or renew membership in the security program. IDEMIA charges
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(Update: adding Rep. Janelle Bynum lead request) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, and two other congressional lawmakers led a group of 24 members of Congress today in requesting a formal review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to study and regulate microplastics in drinking water and ecosystems. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, Rep.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are open through Wednesday, Sept. 30, for Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE), a free eight-week business training program for military veterans and their family members. The in-person program is designed to assist military-connected entrepreneurs in developing skills to create and sustain small businesses. Offered in collaboration with
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Pacific Power Foundation awarded $20,600 to six Central Oregon organizations today to support local environmental protection and community programs. The awards were distributed through the foundation’s Community Enhancement and Environmental Respect grant cycle. The funding will assist local non-profits in providing hands-on outdoor education for students, expanding volunteer initiatives and
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(KTVZ) — Law enforcement agencies across Central and Eastern Oregon are increasing high-visibility patrols to target distracted driving. Officials warn drivers that holding or using an electronic device while operating a vehicle carries immediate legal and financial consequences. Under Oregon law, operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic mobile device is a Class B
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CRESCENT, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest plan to conduct a prescribed burn covering up to 187 acres Tuesday, seven miles southwest of Crescent, Oregon. Ignitions are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. near the Rivers North OHV Staging Area and the junction of Highway 58 and Forest Service Road 5825. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, The Oregon Department of Administrative Services published the maximum allowable rent increase percentages for calendar year 2027. The maximum allowable rent increase percentage for tenancies subject to ORS 90.324(b) is set at 10%. The annual announcement complies with state law under ORS 90.324. According to the Oregon Department of Administrative
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Dry and mild pattern to set up for the first full week of Autumn. Plenty of sunshine and light winds will define the week as the area will be looking at temperatures in the 70s to close out the month of September. Today will be the first day we get back
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Arts Commission awarded $150,000 in Arts Learning grants to 15 organizations across the state today. Each recipient will receive a $10,000 grant to strengthen K-12 arts education for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Arts Learning grant program supports hands-on arts experiences for students while encouraging collaboration between local artists
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today that it is seeking applicants to fill an ocean and inland recreational fishing position on the Restoration and Enhancement Program Board. Interested individuals must apply by Oct. 16, 2026. Created by the Oregon Legislature in 1989, the Restoration and Enhancement Program helps
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