Oregon Democrats convene in Sunriver for major summit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democrats from across the state and some from across the country have come to the 13th bi-annual Oregon Summit at the Sunriver…
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Oregon Health Authority boosts 2026 Medicaid insurer payments amid rising costs, federal and insurance changes
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Health Authority said Friday it is working closely with multiple partners to make necessary adjusts to protect quality…
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Comeback story continues: Salmon reach more milestones on the Upper Klamath River
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Salmon are making exciting progress in their return to the upper Klamath Basin, with fisheries biologists from the…
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Redmond’s Eastside Arterial Project reaches milestone: Third leg of new roundabout opens
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Friday it has opened the third leg of the new roundabout at NE 9th Street and OR 126, allowing for…
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City of Redmond seeks applicants for committee, commission openings
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The city of Redmond said Thursday it’s seeking applications to fill current vacancies on several city…
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One-way switch: Traffic on Bend’s NE Franklin Avenue will change directions to finish up project
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning on Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street…
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Felon who allegedly shot at another man on a busy NE Bend street is sentenced on federal gun charge
(Update: Adding video) EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man accused of shooting at another man on a busy northeast Bend street over a year ago was…
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Major disaster response, training drill planned at Redmond Municipal Airport; many agencies to take part
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Municipal Airport and Redmond Fire & Rescue will conduct a full-scale emergency response…
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Problem Solvers: Truck manufacturer with Madras testing office says sales could stall due to Oregon’s emission standards
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The manufacturer Daimler Truck, which has a headquarters in Portland and a testing office in Madras, is…
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Deschutes County Commissioners met with Circuit Court Judges to discuss issues on the Bench
(UPDATE: Added full story with quotes from Judge Wells Ashby and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Commissioners met for their yearly…
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Need a job? Deadlines are approaching fast to apply for ODOT’s winter maintenance positions
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snow fell on many Oregon highways last weekend. Winter is coming, and ODOT is staffing up to be ready. As…
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Redmond City Council meeting to discuss new homeless encampment and wetlands projects
(Update: Added full story and quote from Councilor Cat Zwicker) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council met on Tuesday night. The meeting…
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Senator Broadman announces $4 million state loan guarantee for new multifamily housing in NE Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman (D,-Bend) announced Tuesday a $4 million state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing…
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Deschutes National Forest plans up to 15,000 acres of pile burning this fall and winter; here’s where
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday that firefighters plan to start pile burning season as early as this Wednesday,…
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COCC receives federal grant to help low-income, first-generation students succeed
(Update: video added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College has received a $1.36 million federal grant that will provide 140…
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The fall bear ‘eat-a-thon’ is on: ODFW has some ‘BearWise’ advice on keeping bears, people and pets safe
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Now that cooler autumn weather has replaced those hot summer days, Oregon’s bears have begun their annual…
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City of Sisters inviting community to open forum on plans for new Northwest Park
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting community members to an Open Forum on city plans for a new Northwest Park on Tuesday, October…
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Inside Bend’s Big Move: Public works finally comes together under one roof
The City of Bend’s Department of Public Works is in the process of moving into a new location that will finally bring all of its operations…
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Redmond’s SW Reservoir Drive improvement project nears completion – but first, a head’s up for drivers
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond has scheduled paving next week of the final section of the Reservoir Drive…
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Oregon lawmaker Hòa Nguyễn passes after fight against cancer; colleagues mourn loss, recount her service and advocacy
(adding new statement from Emerson Levy & video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Portland-area state Representative Hòa Nguyễn passed away…
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