REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the wake of Turning Point USA’s founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination last September, Turning Point and Club America chapters have grown rapidly across the United States. Old chapters are being revived, and new ones are sprouting up. That includes a Club America chapter in Deschutes County. The high school club arm
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Eddie Bauer Outlet at Bend Factory Stores will close amid several news and industry reports that the outdoor apparel retailer plans to close all of its North American stores after a planned Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. An employee of the Bend store on South Highway 97, who asked not to
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By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to ban resellers or people affiliated with resellers from offering event tickets they don’t actually have, unless they have a written contract to obtain the ticket from an initial sale. House Bill 4024, which has bipartisan support, comes as states
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond said Friday it will begin wildfire mitigation work in Dry Canyon Park next week, calling it a proactive effort aimed at reducing wildfire risks and protecting area homes, natural resources and recreational areas. The project is funded by a $750,000 grant from the Oregon Department of Forestry.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several arriving and departing flights have been diverted or cancelled on Thursday. According to several airlines , at the time of publication, as many as 24 flights as early as around 10 A.M. have been diverted or cancelled. According to Redmond Airport officials, flights have been delayed and cancelled due to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) From crest to trough, ride “Know Waves” with Deschutes Public Library in February. Make a splash by creating a mini, ocean-themed book and dip your toes into fly fishing with a budget-friendly introduction. Enjoy award-winning singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes on guitar or unwind with a deeply relaxing movement and sound meditation. Teens can find their rhythm at poetry karaoke and open
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Older Oregonians can get expert help filing their taxes at no cost this tax season through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program, run by AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP. Now open through April 15 throughout the state, Tax-Aide has served more than 82 million people nationwide since its launch in 1968, the organization said
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Portland, OR — The America 250 Oregon Commission, in partnership with Oregon Heritage and the Oregon Historical Society, has announced the recipients of its second round of grant funding, awarding nearly $75,000 to 25 organizations across the state for projects and programs that commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Among the latest recipients are three based in Central Oregon: ClearPath Healthcare of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County has invited residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a vacant position on the county’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 5, at 4 p.m., officials said Thursday. The Planning Commission reviews land use policies and zoning regulations, making recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and more than 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter Thursday to the Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, demanding a halt to federal immigration enforcement actions in the state until recent use-of-force incidents are investigated and those involved are held accountable. Bend Mayor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ross Stores is launching its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser starting on Saturday to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, including here in Central Oregon. Customers at Ross Dress for Less locations in Bend and Redmond can donate at the register through March 1 to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday it has been awarded a national grant of nearly $50,000 to strengthen character development and explore expanding its summer programs to La Pine. The funding is part of the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp Grant Program, which is supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Low snow conditions have prompted Oregon Adaptive Sports to move this Saturday’s Ellie Bartlett Junior Racers adaptive skiing event and the following weekend’s CamPAH! snowsports camp from Hoodoo Ski Area to Mt. Bachelor. The junior racing event provides young athletes with disabilities a low-barrier entry point into alpine sports. The program
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday it has successfully completed its accreditation process through the Northwest Accreditation Alliance, a step it says is “reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in law enforcement operations and public safety.” Accreditation is a continuous process conducted every three years to ensure law enforcement
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is accepting entries for the SELCO Kids’ Mini PPP Art Contest right now through the end of February. Central Oregon elementary school students are invited to submit designs to be featured as the official artwork for the upcoming annual team race. You can see the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from nurses, healthcare advocates and community members supporting the Healthcare Without Fear Act — a proposal that would limit the presence of federal immigration officers inside hospitals and clinics. Senate Bill 1570, introduced as part of the 2026 Immigrant Justice Package, seeks to hold
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest economic forecast paints a mixed picture of the state’s outlook, showing rising business distress and a stubbornly high unemployment rate even as state leaders look for ways to spark growth. Economists with the Department of Administrative Services Office of Economic Analysis presented the first-quarter forecast Wednesday, warning that labor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With hundreds of running shoe styles available, runners are challenged to find a shoe that will help them run well and reduces the risk of injury. At the next Oregon State University–Cascades Science Pub on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, researcher and biomechanics expert JJ Hannigan will explore how running footwear affects
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., said Wednesday she’s secured over $6 million in federal funding for affordable housing, community infrastructure and child care initiatives across Oregon’s Fifth District, including $2.25 million for a pair of affordable housing and highway safety projects in southwest Redmond. The largest is $2 million for the Cinder Hollow affordable
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts and delivery services throughout Central Oregon. “Purchase a gift package for a friend, tweet-heart, or significant otter, and support local wildlife!” the organization said in a news release Wednesday that continues below: Each
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