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Fire Chief’s improper filings led to illegal taxing of Juniper Acres property owners; records reveal nepotism in wife’s hiring

April 14, 2026 1:00 pm Prineville Review

Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism ProjectBy: Justin Alderman Alfalfa, Ore. (Prineville Review) – State and county officials have confirmed that boundary-change filings submitted by Alfalfa Fire District Chief Chad LaVallee last year improperly classified Juniper Acres properties as annexed into the district, a sequence of events that resulted

Local Alert Weather Day(s): Wednesday and Thursday morning for heavy mountain snow and high desert mix

April 14, 2026 12:41 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the crest of the Cascades as well as the east face, starting today at 5 pm and ending at 5 am Thursday. A robust early spring snowstorm is expected to bring heavy mountain snow to the Cascades Wednesday.

Snow Report: Heavy snow on the way tonight through early Thursday

April 14, 2026 12:22 pm John Carroll

A robust snow event will impact the Cascades through Wednesday night into Thursday morning (before dawn). Expect about a foot of new snow in the northern Oregon Cascades near Timberline and about 8 – 10″ at Mt. Bachelor. Unfortunately, the winds will be howling when the snow is falling Wednesday, so possible issues with lifts,

U.S. Forest Service announces more than $240 million in 2025 Secure Rural Schools payments

April 14, 2026 10:19 am KTVZ - News Team

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. This critical funding will be delivered to eligible states and counties with National Forest System lands. These payments are designed to sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness and support other essential

Central Oregon Community College to Host Annual Early Learning Conference

April 14, 2026 8:40 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The annual Early Learning Conference of the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children, Central Oregon chapter, will take place April 24-25. Central Oregon Community College, on its Bend campus, will host and coordinate the event. The conference is expected to draw more than 500 educators from across the region.

Bend to shrink “Dirtworld” homeless camp by half, dozens still need to relocate

April 13, 2026 7:22 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend is reducing the size of its “Temporary Safe Stay Area,” known as “Dirtworld,” by half. This effort aims to be completed by June 1 and affects approximately 30 people remaining in the area slated for closure. The city intends to shrink the camp to mitigate fire risks,

RootedHomes selling new, affordable homes in NW Redmond, hosting open houses; will take part in Earth Day Fair

April 13, 2026 3:56 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest Redmond. The organization is selling homes at 345 NW 19th Street, Redmond, in a 23-home community designed with connection, sustainability and everyday living in mind, the organization says. The homes are currently available, with various information sessions and

There’s Good News: ‘Permission to Dance’ Prom gives Central Oregon residents with disabilities a night to shine

April 11, 2026 10:38 pm Spencer Sacks, Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The red carpet rolled out Saturday night at the Riverhouse Lodge for a special celebration, the second annual “Permission to Dance” prom, created for people with disabilities to enjoy a night of music, dancing, and connection. From sparkling dresses to smiling faces, guests experienced a full prom experience — complete with

Spring powder delights visitors at Mt. Bachelor after tough winter

April 2, 2026 11:21 am Spencer Sacks

(Update: adding video, quotes from Mt. Bachelor Staff and mountain riders) MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mount Bachelor received nearly 12 inches of snow over a 24-hour period as a winter storm continued to bring heavy accumulation to the mountain Thursday. An additional four to six inches of snow is expected to fall throughout the day before

Update: COCC classified workers ‘resoundingly’ approve new contract, averting strike; will get raises up to 28%

April 1, 2026 3:46 pm Barney Lerten

More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of up to 28%, averting a first-ever strike that would have begun early Thursday, union leaders said.

There’s Good News: Fresh snow is falling on Mt. Bachelor!

April 2, 2026 7:23 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s good news this morning–and it has to do with all of the winter weather we’ve been seeing this week. Mt. Bachelor received nine inches of snow overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. From the resort’s Mountain Report, “Old Man Winter really came through for us this time, bringing 9” of blower

Deschutes County Voters’ pamphlets arriving soon

April 1, 2026 6:24 pm Tyson Beauchemin

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Voter information pamphlets for the upcoming May primary election are expected to arrive in mailboxes between April 22 and April 29. The materials include information on statewide races, a gas tax and local measures. The primary election features a variety of contests and issues for voters to consider. While the pamphlets

Redmond schools face capacity issues as enrollment continues to rise

April 1, 2026 11:01 am Spencer Sacks

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is considering two proposals to change school attendance boundary lines following a 2% growth in student population over the last two years. The district is the only one among the state’s 20 largest to see an increase in enrollment. Enrollment Growth Exceeds Capacity The growth has pushed

Fire heavily damages La Pine home, no injuries; cause may be tied to bank of solar power batteries

April 1, 2026 5:31 pm Barney Lerten

La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire possibly tied to a battery bank from solar panels heavily damaged a La Pine home Wednesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The fire that began in the home’s laundry room and began to spread was reported around 12:15 p.m. in the 16000 block of Buena Vista Drive.

Pacific Power, PGE get state OK to raise residential rates again now for 1.5 million Oregon customers

March 31, 2026 11:10 am Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The 1.5 million Oregon households who receive electric service through Pacific Power or Portland General Electric will pay more this year. The state’s Public Utility Commission — a three-person governor-appointed group charged with regulating the rates of privately owned electric and gas utilities in Oregon —

New library opens in Bend, draws crowds on first day

May 11, 2026 6:59 pm Campbell Porter, Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Deschutes Public Library, central branch, opened its doors Monday, drawing large crowds eager to explore the long-anticipated community space on Bend’s south end. Located on 27th Street, the three-story library spans 100,000 square feet, offering expansive seating areas, public art displays and room for more than 165,000 books, with

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