REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority and community partners broke ground Tuesday, Sept. 29, on a 16-bed residential mental health treatment facility in Redmond, Oregon. The site will provide crisis care close to home for youth ages 12 to 17 in Central Oregon. The project receives funding support in part from $3 million
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is accepting applications for special recreation permits to provide commercial river services on the Lower Crooked River and Lower Deschutes River in Oregon. The application window opened Oct. 1, 2026 and closes Oct. 30, 2026. The agency will award up to four new permits for 100
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Adrielle Hasara highlights three local events, from the return of “The Patch with a View” in Redmond to Bend Fall Festival, happening this coming weekend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Respiratory virus season is arriving in Oregon as flu activity climbs across the state. Health officials warn that while overall infection levels currently remain low, conditions could shift rapidly. The uptick in flu activity comes as Oregon records 58 confirmed measles cases so far this year, marking the state’s highest count
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Redmond, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dry Canyon Arts Association presented a $40,000 donation to the Redmond School District’s JumpStart Art Program during a check presentation Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Terrebonne Community School. This marks the third consecutive year the arts organization has funded the JumpStart program. Through the initiative, a local artist serves as an
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded more than $9 million in grant funding this week to fire departments and first responder organizations across Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The funding is designed to help local organizations obtain the staff, equipment and operational support needed for emergency response and firefighter safety. The latest
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today against the Trump administration challenging the repeal of federal limits on power plant pollution. The legal action opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to dismantle 2024 regulations that required coal- and gas-fired power plants to reduce carbon emissions. Rayfield filed the lawsuit
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek led a coalition of five governors Thursday in requesting additional time from federal officials to implement upcoming Medicaid regulations set to take effect Jan. One. The joint request to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeks to delay the implementation schedule for policy changes
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — October marks Fire Prevention Month in Oregon and state fire officials are warning residents about the growing hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries. To address the issue, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association on a public safety campaign titled “Charge into Fire Safety.” The campaign
Continue Reading Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to extend funding for the Secure Rural Schools program for three years. Idaho Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch joined as co-sponsors of the bipartisan bill after program funding expired yesterday, Sept. 30, 2026. The proposed legislation seeks a three-year extension of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest and nonprofit Discover Your Northwest will host “Batacular,” an educational event featuring bat-focused activities, games and crafts, on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Bend, Ore. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and marks the start of Bat Week, an annual international campaign designed to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to the Redmond Police Department, drones helped officers locate and arrest two theft suspects Tuesday morning following a burglary at a farm supply store in Redmond. Officers responded around 5:30 a.m. to Coastal Farm and Ranch Supply at 3141 S. Highway 97 after a community member called 911. Officials say
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As college students return to campuses across Oregon, state officials are reminding them they may qualify for SNAP food benefits. The Oregon Department of Human Services says student eligibility rules can be complicated, and students shouldn’t assume they don’t qualify. Some exemptions include working at least 20 hours a week, participating
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, alongside U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, announced $100,000 in federal awards to support wildfire recovery efforts and aid displaced residents in Central Oregon. The funding targets communities recovering from destructive wildfires that struck the region in July 2026. The funding is awarded through the NeighborWorks
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Sept. 26th, in La Pine, quickly bringing the flames under control. The fire broke out at approximately 7:22 a.m. at 52594 Railroad St., according to the La Pine Rural Fire Protection District. All occupants evacuated safely before firefighters arrived and no civilian injuries
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation will host its annual Skyliners Ski Swap on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Pavilion Ice Rink in Bend, Ore. Presented by Latitude 44 Sports, the event brings together the regional winter sports community for gear sales and activities. The annual event serves as a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes River High School in Bend is expanding education beyond traditional classrooms by offering four vocational tracks that link academic instruction directly with professional environments. The school’s career technical education curriculum covers business, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), construction and medicine. The career-focused tracks provide students with practical training and
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s congressional delegation today demanded that the Trump administration end expedited “mega master” immigration hearings, warning that fast-tracked court proceedings in Oregon and Washington are depriving immigrants of constitutional due process. The letter was signed by Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle,
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man is warning his neighbors about mail theft in their area. Carl Loomis reported says his mailbox has been hit several times this month. Thieves have broken into local mailboxes, opening packages and taking what they want. The thefts have affected several neighborhood roads, including Sparks Drive,
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