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Amid ‘challenging times,’ Madras councilors appoint experienced interim city administrator David Clyne

April 1, 2026 12:50 pm Barney Lerten, Tyson Beauchemin

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to appoint David Clyne as new interim city administrator, expressing confidence in his abilities to help solve the city’s recent leadership struggles. The city’s employment agreement with Clyne, who most recently served as city administrator in Independence, Oregon, will be effective next Monday, April

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship

April 1, 2026 11:32 am KTVZ News Partners

By Lawrence Hurley, NBC News WASHINGTON (NBC News) — Tackling one of President Donald Trump’s most provocative policies, members of the Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed skepticism about the lawfulness of his proposal to limit the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for anyone born on U.S. soil. Announced on the first day of Trump’s second

‘Incredible generosity’: RDM thanks community for donations, suspends Neighbor-to-Neighbor Care Drive

April 1, 2026 7:43 am Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now at Redmond Municipal Airport, donation collection has been suspended. You may remember from our reporting, community members and businesses have been dropping off donations at the airport for TSA workers–from gift cards to fresh meals. This, as the partial government shutdown had TSA agents working without pay for weeks.

Central Oregon Spring Break Blitz results in 13 DUII arrests, no fatal crashes

March 31, 2026 7:42 pm Triton Notary

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon law enforcement agencies reported no fatal or serious-injury crashes during a three-day safety enforcement period that concluded Friday, March 27. The operation, known as the Spring Break Blitz, resulted in 13 arrests for driving under the influence of intoxicants and more than 550 traffic stops. The coordinated effort was

Forest Service headquarters to relocate to Salt Lake City in major restructuring plan

March 31, 2026 5:55 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alixel Carbera, Utah News Dispatch SALT LAKE CITY — The headquarters of the U.S. Forest Service will move from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday, a move the agency described as a “common-sense approach to improve mission delivery.” Noting that the lands, partners and operational challenges it

A pencil running for Oregon governor hopes to make its mark on education issues

March 31, 2026 1:57 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s low youth literacy rates spurred a new candidate to announce a write-in campaign for governor on Monday. Most Oregonians have at least some experience with the candidate, but it’s never held elected office before. It’s not even human. Schuberth, a former teacher for Portland State

Fore! New Oregon golf license plate goes on sale soon; here’s how to get them, where proceeds go

March 31, 2026 1:45 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. — Fore! A new Golf Oregon plate sponsored by the Oregon Junior Golf Fund will be on the green at Oregon DMV starting Tuesday, April 28. Golf Oregon plates cost an additional $40 to buy for the first time and with each renewal or replacement, in addition to regular registration renewal fees or replacement plate

Washington charges drivers for buying studded tires. Why doesn’t Oregon?

March 31, 2026 1:24 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — As weather warms and more Oregonians spend their time outside, spring brings the telltale clicking sounds of studded tires carving ruts into snow-free roads. Studies have shown that studded tires reduce road life and cost the state millions in repairs. Several states, including Alaska, Florida and Minnesota, have

Pacific Power, PGE get state OK to raise residential rates again now for 1.5 million Oregon customers

March 31, 2026 11:10 am Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The 1.5 million Oregon households who receive electric service through Pacific Power or Portland General Electric will pay more this year. The state’s Public Utility Commission — a three-person governor-appointed group charged with regulating the rates of privately owned electric and gas utilities in Oregon —

Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in three Oregon counties, including Deschutes

March 31, 2026 8:18 am Kelsey Merison

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Deschutes, Baker, and Umatilla counties through Executive Order 26-05. The declaration comes as forecasts suggest below-normal precipitation and streamflow conditions will likely continue through the summer. This is the first drought declaration issued by Governor Kotek during the 2026 calendar year. The order

‘No Kings’ Rally in Prineville brings out frustration, fear for nation’s direction

March 28, 2026 4:49 pm Spencer Sacks, Harley Coldiron

(Update: adding more information about surrounding Central Oregon, Oregon, and nationwide rallies. Including response from the Trump Administration.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A “No Kings” rally in Prineville brought out a few hundred people over the weekend, as part of a sweeping national protest movement that drew millions of Americans voicing frustration with the Trump

Decision 2026: Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone launches 8-community tour

March 30, 2026 2:52 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone is launching an eight-community tour across the county beginning March 31. The tour, which runs through April 9, focuses on priorities including public safety, housing solutions, and fiscal responsibility. The countywide tour is part of DeBone’s 2026 reelection campaign. It is designed to provide residents from

Central Oregon Community College employees prepare for strike as mediation continues

March 30, 2026 2:32 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Classified employees at Central Oregon Community College could go on strike Thursday morning if ongoing negotiations with the college do not result in a new contract. The union representing custodians, administrative assistants, enrollment staff, and other hourly positions voted to authorize a strike, with the earliest possible start at 5 a.m.

Oregon political leaders celebrate Bev Clarno’s legacy of bipartisanship on her 90th birthday

March 29, 2026 11:10 am Claire Elmer

(Update: adding comments from Bev Clarno, former Oregon Governor, Director of Oregon Historical Society, and Clarno’s son) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Former Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno celebrated a milestone birthday Sunday in Redmond, surrounded by a rare sight in today’s political climate: a room full of Democrats and Republicans sharing laughs, memories, and

Deschutes County’s population has grown the most in Oregon this decade; Crook County’s growth rate tops state

March 26, 2026 4:55 pm Barney Lerten, Spencer Sacks

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Halfway through the 2020s – a decade in which Americans’ lives were greatly impacted by the COVID pandemic – Deschutes County has added more residents than any other Oregon county, while Crook County’s growth rate tops the state. Those are two Central Oregon highlights from the U.S. Census Bureau’s county population estimates for July 1, 2025, released Thursday, which shows a

Driver alert: ODOT to begin nighttime curb ramp upgrades on U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters

March 27, 2026 5:49 pm Barney Lerten

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Transportation begins several weeks of overnight construction on Sunday night along U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters, upgrading curb ramps and pedestrian crossings to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The start date for the project recently was moved up from the original plan of April 12,

Increased transportation options for Prineville and Central Oregon residents

March 27, 2026 4:44 pm Harley Coldiron

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit is expanding its Dial-A-Ride service beginning March 30 to increase transportation options for residents in Prineville and throughout Central Oregon. The curb-to-curb service provides shared rides to the general public to assist with commuting to work, attending appointments, and running errands. The rural Dial-A-Ride program does not require

Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds

March 27, 2026 1:54 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities subjected him to a warrantless search when monitoring his use of a restaurant’s free wireless internet network.

Great Old Broads for Wilderness leader to speak on wild lands protection

March 27, 2026 12:59 pm Harley Coldiron

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is hosting a presentation on April 2 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, focused on the protection and preservation of wild public lands in Oregon. Mary Fleischmann, leader of the Central and Eastern Oregon Bitterbrush chapter of Great Old Broads for Wilderness, will serve as

Long wait lines at a TSA checkpoint at New York's LaGuardia airport Friday.

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and CBP, in bid to end extreme airport delays

March 27, 2026 8:15 am KTVZ News Partners

WASHINGTON (NBC) — The Senate agreed unanimously early Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations. Senators approved the package at 2:20 a.m. by voice vote following a marathon session. The 42-day funding lapse has seen them go without pay, leading many to call out of

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