An injury crash involving a car and a semi-truck closed U.S. Highway 20 just east of Santiam Pass for about two hours Monday afternoon, and holiday travelers encountered long backups in both directions.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is investing $25,000 in 10 Central Oregon farms this winter through its On-Farm Efficiency Grant program, supporting projects that promote efficient, sustainable practices with lasting environmental and community impact. Grant recipients will use the grant funding – up to $3,000 to each recipient – for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services is warning Spanish-speaking workers about a scam targeting injured employees in several states, including Oregon and nearby Idaho and Montana. According to the agency, scammers are contacting workers through phone calls, emails, and social media platforms such as Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp. They
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon taxpayers can get free help filing their federal and state income tax returns at WorkSource Oregon centers across the state this February and March. WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are partnering to provide in-person assistance at six locations. The first event is Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the annual school vaccination deadline approaching, the Oregon Health Authority is reminding parents and caregivers to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date or risk missing school. Under state law, all students attending public and private schools, preschools, Head Start and certified child care programs must have documentation
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Residents from across the Northwest gathered in Central Oregon this weekend for Bend WinterFest 2026. Despite a lack of significant snowfall, attendees enjoyed a wide range of festivities including food, crafts and live entertainment. The event drew visitors from as far as Idaho and Portland to celebrate the season in Bend.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Supreme Court’s recent right-to-counsel decision has resulted in the dismissal of nearly 1,500 criminal cases statewide, but no such dismissals have been reported in Crook County, the Prineville Review reports. The ruling, which imposes firm deadlines on the state to provide court-appointed attorneys for defendants who qualify, has already reshaped
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — United Way of Central Oregon announced this week the successful results of its 2025 initiatives, “highlighting a year of significant growth in financial security, transportation access, housing stabilization, eviction prevention, food security, emergency funding, health and hygiene, and basic needs initiatives.” “From the launch of innovative new programs and initiatives like Ride United and United Way CARES to winning the Central
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(Update: adding video of bald eagle) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The folks at Think Wild Central Oregon wildlife hospital are thrilled to care for rescued animals of every persuasion, with a typical goal of returning them to the wild. So this was a sad week, as they were unable to save two adult bald eagles – America’s official symbol – for very different reasons. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The family that owns Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. has purchased the Crux Fermentation Project, part of a newly announced coalition of five Central Oregon craft breweries, to be called the Oregon Beverage Collective aimed at helping all of the familiar brands thrive. Andy Rhine, general manager and co-owner of Cascade Lakes,
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WEST LINN, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Crooked River Ranch man who pleaded guilty to the Halloween night masked holdup of a downtown Redmond cafe failed to appear for sentencing Wednesday and was killed in a crash hours later while being pursued for speeding on a Portland-area freeway, Oregon State Police said. Douglas Richard York, 54,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather recently, folks in Downtown Bend were seen swapping their heavy coats for light jackets. The unusually warm weather this February has lead to a lack of snow that has disrupted local winter sports and slowed downtown business activity. While locals typically expect snow on the ground this time
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue is urging taxpayers to use public computer kiosks in its regional offices – including Bend – to avoid significant delays in paper tax return processing this year. The agency said Thursday that filing electronically through these kiosks allows residents to receive their kicker and tax refunds
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A Deschutes County commission candidate’s suggestion that the county buy or partner to arrange a local purchase of the Mt. Bachelor ski resort is a “poorly thought-out concept,” current Commissioner Phil Chang told KTVZ News on Thursday.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and encouraged local residents to apply. “Our seasonal workforce is essential to both visitor services and on-the-ground stewardship of our public lands,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marszal. “These positions strengthen
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported the results Thursday of its recent participation in the national Click It or Ticket seat belt and car seat enforcement campaign, during which deputies made dozens of traffic stops, issued tickets and warnings and made three arrests. The initiative that ran from January 26 through February
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More than a year after the city of Bend began an improvement project on a key east-west thoroughfare – work that was beset by several unexpected delays – the final closed stretch of Olney Avenue between Wall Street and First Street reopened to drivers on Wednesday morning.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County’s public library may soon restrict use of its meeting rooms to normal operating hours after staff raised concerns about after-hours security problems, building access issues, and facility misuse. The discussion took place during the Crook County Board of Commissioners’ Feb. 11 work session, where Lead Library Tech Kim Bales outlined
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department will open a new sex offender registration office next Tuesday, providing a private location for individuals who are required to register. The private registration office is located on the west side of the new police building at 111 NW Teak Avenue. This transition introduces a specific schedule
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The Crook County School Board took the first step this week toward potentially appointing Interim Superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff to a permanent position. The move follows a public survey that showed 96.5% of respondents support making the appointment permanent.
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