SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m at the new park, located at 460 U.S. Highway 20. “The Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub represents a major step forward in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction on NE Olney Avenue in Bend has reached a major milestone, but the east-west corridor will remain closed through early next year as crews continue utility and rail-related work. City officials announced that the new sewer line along NE Olney Avenue is now fully installed after months of construction stretching
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, as it considers new building hardening rules to make new homes more resistant to wildfires. If adopted, the standards under Oregon Residential Specialty Code Section R327 – Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. would apply to new dwellings
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Human Services employees worked through the night and issued full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits Friday in the wake of a federal judge’s order and following Governor Tina Kotek’s directive, her office said. The distribution comes as the Trump administration is asking a federal appeals court
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Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Recently, Soul Blossom, a child care center in Sisters, was highlighted by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care as a success story on supporting Oregon families through collaboration between State and community partnerships. Soul Blossom serves 12 families in Sisters in a location provided by Sisters
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La Pine on Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the La Pine Senior & Activity Center.
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Local and state leaders say wildfire seasons are lasting longer across Central Oregon, and the threat is only growing.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Realms Middle School and Realms High School, which share a leased building in northeast Bend, will relocate to other sites owned by Bend-La Pine Schools after the end of the current school year, the school district announced Thursday. The district said, “The decision follows a thorough review of school district resources
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As part of House Bill 3991, passed by lawmakers this fall, vehicle title and registration fees will increase starting Dec. 31, the Oregon DMV said Thursday. “The transportation funding bill, passed on Sept. 29 by a three-fifths majority of the Oregon Legislature, will raise revenue to maintain the quality, safety and reliability of
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued a sharply critical statement Thursday regarding a report that the Trump administration is ending the Direct File program, which gave taxpayers a free online option for filing their taxes directly with the IRS: “If an opportunity presents itself to stick it to working people and drive up their
Continue Reading (UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from Council President Sarah Mcdougall, Council Member Gary Ross, and a Sisters Resident.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council met on Wednesday evening to discuss new affordable housing projects coming to Sisters. Over the last several months, the City of Sisters had conversations about two different areas being added
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After serving the East Bend neighborhood for years, the East Bend Library is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an era for the community. The branch first opened during the Great Recession, providing much-needed relief as library usage surged and the downtown Bend location became increasingly busy. “During
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters are continuing pile burning operations Wednesday across the forest, officials said. Here’s the Forest Service roundup of current pile burning locations: The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will conduct pile burning operations 10 miles northwest of Bend and about five miles north of Tumalo Falls. Ignitions are planned
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 12 states before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that the president exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose broad tariffs that have raised prices for consumers. The lawsuit challenges the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to levy
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic development cooperation and trade relations between the State of Oregon and the UK. “While the federal government creates uncertainty among our traditional trading partners, the State of Oregon continues to step forward, building bridges
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2026 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art Contests. In the Waterfowl Stamp category, first place went to Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., for his artwork featuring a blue-winged teal. Waterfowl Stamp winner: Blue-winged teal by Richard Clifton. For the Upland Game
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season, advising Wednesday of planned fee and permit increases and changes to deal with a budget shortfall. This year, Oregon State Parks welcomed millions of visitors, maintained nearly 1,000 miles of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend on Monday unveiled the latest designs for the long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad crossing, a project designed to end years of train-caused traffic backups. The designs were presented at a two-hour drop-in open house at the Larkspur Community Center and in an online open house. City officials
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New York (CNN) — The ongoing government shutdown isn’t just the longest in American history. It’s likely the most damaging, too. Historically, the economic damage from shutdowns is fleeting, quickly reversing when the government reopens. However, the 36-day lapse in funding that began on October 1 is already dealing a significant – albeit temporary – blow
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program is currently paused due to the federal government shutdown. The congressional authorization for the program lapsed, which is affecting policyholders trying to renew coverage and people buying homes across the country, including Oregon, the agency said.
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