SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Wildfire voted unanimously Tuesday to eliminate the state’s controversial wildfire hazard map, first introduced in 2021’s SB 762. The policy advanced Tuesday also scraps the property maintenance rules that applied to higher-hazard areas on the map. “Today is a milestone in our wildfire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is working on a nearly $3 million improvement project at Sawyer Park and will share project information, including plans to mitigate potential impacts to cultural and historic resources at the site, at a Tuesday, April 22 open house from 5-7 p.m. at the park district offices,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking public input on its Fuels Maintenance Treatments Project, covering nearly 153,000 acres across the east side of the forest in Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties. Since 2000, the Deschutes National Forest has planned and implemented hazardous fuels reduction projects to reduce
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k) retirement savings. For some guidance, KTVZ News spoke Monday with the CEO of Mid Oregon Credit Union. In an interview, CEO Kevin Cole stressed that this is not a time to
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(Update: Adding video and comments from neighbors) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 65-year-old Bend woman was arrested on arson and animal abuse charges early Sunday morning, accused of starting a fire in the kitchen that killed two cats, police said Monday. Around 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, Bend Police responded to a report of a home
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Monday that it will open Pilot Butte’s summit road to vehicle traffic at 10 a.m. next Monday, April 14 for the 2025 season. “We kindly remind visitors that the summit road is a shared space enjoyed by multiple users, including cyclists, walkers and runners,”
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A special gathering took place at Hoodoo Ski Area over the weekend, as a Redmond man returned with his wife to thank the people who helped save his life on the slopes just over a month ago. On Saturday, March 1, EMS personnel from the Sisters-Camp Sherman and Black Butte Ranch
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike Riley, who is stepping down after nearly 17 years with the organization. “Mike’s leadership has been transformative for The Environmental Center,” said Board President Ryan Bellinson. “Under his guidance, the organization has grown tremendously,
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On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge was in full swing, combining surf and snow on the slopes.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A structure fire early Sunday morning in Redmond heavily damaged a single-family home.At around 3:30 a.m., Redmond Fire & Rescue responded to a reported fire at 2033 SW 30th St. Dispatch received multiple reports of two or more homes on fire, prompting the request for additional units.According to firefighters, the fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, a wave of “Hands Off” protests took place across the country, with over 1,200 events, including several in Central Oregon. These demonstrations, including rallies in Bend, Prineville, and Sisters, were aimed at opposing President Donald Trump’s border enforcement and deportation policies, as well as mass firings under the Department
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Trump’s commitment to dramatically cut spending has had significant effects here at home, including on local food banks that rely heavily on federal funding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cut more than $1 billion in funding for local food banks and schools. For Central Oregon’s NeighborImpact, this
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Eight months after putting Mt. Bachelor up for sale, POWDR Corp. announced Friday that it has decided to retain the Central Oregon ski and snowboard resort “indefinitely” and will make more improvements.
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Evacuation levels have been lowered for some areas in and around Burns as water levels continue to recede near the Silvies River after days of devastating, historic flooding, officials said Friday..
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge is taking over the slopes at Mt. Bachelor—combining surf and snow in a unique way. But this year is a little different, as the community rallies behind a well-known individual who was recently faced with a difficult diagnosis. “I’ve been snowboarding
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With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and snowboarders.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gabe Pagano, Principal of Cascade Middle School, has been selected as Bend-La Pine Schools’ Director of District Activities and Athletics. Pagano will begin his new role on July 1, supporting middle and high schools across the district in coordinating athletics, clubs and other extracurricular activities. “This position was created to help
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As temperatures rise and spring precipitation increases, the Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland is urging visitors to use caution. Rain-on-snow events and spring storms can lead to increased runoff and hazardous conditions — especially in areas affected by recent wildfires. Burned areas within the Wiley Flat, Rail Ridge,
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(Update: Bynum to hold Sisters town hall without Merkley) WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley’s office announced late Thursday that the Senate’s voting schedule means he must postpone Saturday’s three Central Oregon town halls until a later date. However, Rep. Janelle Bynum, who planned to join Merkley in Sisters, will still hold a town
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon House Committee on Climate held a hearing Friday on House Bill 3846. It creates a pilot program that would allow the Oregon Department of Forestry to enter into a lease agreement with the federal government for at least 15 years to manage the Ochoco National Forest. “The overarching fact in
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