REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond announced that the position of Mayor and three City Council seats will be on the November 2026 general election ballot. Terms for the elected officials are set to begin in January 2027, offering community members an opportunity to help guide the city’s future. Serving on the Redmond
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Val Hoyle (OR-4) reintroduced the Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (DASH Act) yesterday in Washington, D.C. The comprehensive housing legislation aims to tackle the housing affordability crisis and end homelessness nationwide. The bill would expand the production of affordable housing for low-income and
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(UPDATE: Adding Story and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fertilizer prices are increasing and its availability is decreasing in Central Oregon, impacting local farmers. This issue is linked to disruptions in the global supply chain through the Strait of Hormuz, exacerbated by the Iran war. U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) stated that the rise in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Parents of children who attended OSU-Cascades’ ‘Little Kits’ daycare program are demanding answers about it’s closure. To this end, they’re sending a letter to the University’s board of trustees, and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission. The program, which operated for approximately seven months is closing in July. The 7,200-square-foot facility was
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OREGON (KTVZ) — As of 10:23 a.m., ODOT reports the issue has been resolved. ORIGINAL REPORT: A network outage is currently affecting several state government agencies in Southwest Oregon, disrupting critical public services. The Oregon Department of Transportation, TripCheck, the Commerce and Compliance Division and Department of Motor Vehicles services are all offline. The widespread
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Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency for Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake and Malheur counties in Oregon. This declaration brings the total number of Oregon counties under drought emergency status to 17 out of 36. The declaration, issued through Executive Order 26-09, directs state agencies to coordinate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded a $3,500 grant to the BendNEXT Foundation to fund leadership development scholarships for 10 emerging leaders in Central Oregon. This funding aims to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline and address ongoing employer challenges. The grant is part of OnPoint Community Credit Union’s bi-annual Community Grants
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Construction on the roundabout at the intersection of 15th Street and Ferguson Road in Bend, Ore., will begin June 22. The intersection will fully close to safely complete the work, with detours in place for motorists. The project is a voter-approved 2020 Transportation GO Bond initiative. The work includes constructing a new
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(Update: adding comments from Watch Duty) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Summer in Central Oregon is a time many people spend outdoors, but as wildfire season begins, staying alert can be just as important as getting outside. Watch Duty, a nonprofit app best known for tracking wildfires, is expanding its emergency alert model to include floods.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several Central Oregon organizations are among more than a dozen across the state receiving e-mobility grants aimed at expanding access to electric transportation, from e-bikes and electric vehicles to charging stations. The grants, funded through the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, are designed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The “Live Well, Age Well” senior resource fair was held today at The Pavilion in Bend. The event offered free information and activities to senior citizens. The expo provided a range of services, including information on different types of housing and retirement options. Seniors also found support groups for memory and
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Tumalo resident says his irrigation water has been completely shut off, despite having deeded water rights, as drought conditions continue to strain the area’s water supply. KTVZ News is speaking with the Tumalo resident along with state water officials about what the shutoff means for residents’ land, how it affects
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) will close the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program to new applications at 8 a.m. on June 15th. The program assists homeowners who have struggled to make mortgage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure comes as program funds are running low, prompting an urgent
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for blood and platelet donors across the region, calling on people to schedule appointments now to stabilize the blood supply. The organization has seen an alarming drop in scheduled donations in recent weeks, critical for maintaining lifesaving blood products in hospitals into
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon high school graduates are celebrating the start of summer–and their adult lives. One KTVZ viewer, Angela Salido, shared a photo with us of her graduating student surfing into summer! Take a look: Pictured above is Olive Shatting, Bend Senior High School ’26, surfing in her grad gown. It doesn’t
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend’s mild winter allowed city projects to proceed without interruption and facilitated more effective street maintenance. The less severe weather meant reduced wear on city streets and enabled crews to use longer-lasting hot mix for pothole repairs. Summer road projects are scheduled to begin as early as this week. The light winter
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon decreased by 13.6 cents per gallon over the last week, currently averaging $5.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This decline mirrors a national trend, with the average U.S. gasoline price falling by 17.9 cents per gallon in the same period, now at $4.09 per gallon. Gasoline prices
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) Mid Oregon Credit Union’s La Pine branch has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the La Pine Chamber of Commerce. The branch received the recognition for its continued engagement in the community, including supporting schools and parks and for providing exceptional customer care. Mid Oregon Credit Union operates
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We had a real treat in studio today as we were joined by Mac & Blooregard Q. Kazoo, yes that’s the real name. If you are interested in adopting these two cuties, feel free to change that name or keep it. Lynne from the Humane Society of Central Oregon says they are as friendly and
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(Update: adding video) CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Culver School District has hired a new superintendent, months after a third-party investigation into former Superintendent Stefanie Garber led to her resignation. The Problem Solvers first reported on the concerns inside the district in February. Records reviewed by KTVZ News provide a deeper look at what staff
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