Oregon officials warn of health coverage scams as open enrollment deadline looms
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon officials are warning residents to act fast as the deadline to sign up for health coverage approaches — and to be on…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon
‘YEHP’ program combines cash and support to help young adults battle homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A new study finds that a pilot program combining direct cash payments with wraparound support is helping Oregon youth…
Continue Reading
Caleb Cegers’ murder trial postponed to April in 2023 downtown Bend shooting of Taylor Wyss
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The trial of Bend murder suspect Caleb Cegers has been pushed back another three months,…
Continue Reading
Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory to Friday for southern Deschutes County, other areas
LAKEVIEW, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday for Lake County and southern Klamath County and…
Continue Reading
Bend man pleads not guilty to 27 counts of sexual abuse, luring minors online; two trials set for October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested four times last year pleaded not guilty Monday to nearly 30 counts in two…
Continue Reading
New year brings Redmond’s first marijuana dispensary; second coming soon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s first-ever marijuana dispensary has opened its doors. Oregrown is a well-known dispensary with over a decade of…
Continue Reading
Congresswoman Bynum announces Sisters town hall with Wyden
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ)– Congresswoman Janelle Bynum is kicking off 2026 with a town hall in Sisters, giving Deschutes County residents a chance to…
Continue Reading
Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert holding more town halls in Terrebonne this week, Sisters next week
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reminded residents Monday about this week’s community Town Hall meeting on…
Continue Reading
OSU-Cascades to host MLK Day peace breakfast in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Peace…
Continue Reading
Prison inmate serving 30-year sentence for 2001 killing of girlfriend in Bend dies at age 76
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon State Penitentiary inmate serving a 30-year term for killing his girlfriend in Bend nearly 35 years ago has died in…
Continue Reading
Sen. Ron Wyden, colleagues reintroduce bill to protect food assistance for social security recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden says he’s joining a group of Senate and House lawmakers to reintroduce legislation aimed at…
Continue Reading
Destination Rehab launches free Walking Soccer program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Rehab says it is excited to announce the launch of its Walking Soccer for Parkinson’s program, a nine-week indoor…
Continue Reading
Serán Bioscience holds topping-out ceremony for new NE Bend manufacturing facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Serán Bioscience, LLC, in collaboration with leading developer and design-builder Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony…
Continue Reading
Latino Community Association set to break ground on 128 affordable apartments in SE Bend
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Latino Community Association is breaking ground next week on 128 affordable apartments at SE Easton…
Continue Reading
As ‘short session’ approaches, lawmakers grapple with ODOT, other budget issues
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Rep. Emerson Levy, (D) – Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –It’s a tense time in the state of Oregon as budget planners are…
Continue Reading
Senator Wyden holding town halls soon in Madras and Sisters; Rep. Bynum to co-host Sisters event
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold eight open-to-all town halls starting next week in…
Continue Reading
Mt. Bachelor opens Outback chairlift as more snow piles up on the slopes, but high winds bring a pause for some
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor skiers and boarders had lots of fresh powder and a newly opened chairlift to enjoy Thursday as a result of…
Continue Reading
New hemp bill could streamline federal policy, bring more clarity for consumers
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Senator Merkley and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks of confusion regarding the legality of hemp on a federal…
Continue Reading
Renewal of $2.7 million federal grant assures five years of funding for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact said…
Continue Reading
Public weighs in on proposed changes to Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program, the system that automatically registers eligible voters through the DMV, is now up for…
Continue Reading