BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A direction switch in the detour for the city of Bend’s Franklin Avenue Improvements Project is being delayed by two days, to next Wednesday, due to a delay with the contractor performing the work. “We want to thank the community for their understanding and patience as we complete this critical project,”
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(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek declared a 60-day “food security emergency” late Wednesday and directed $5 million to Oregon food banks as the nearly month-old federal government closure apparently will mean an end, for now, to food benefits for thousands of Oregonians. Here is the full news release from the
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(Update: Adding Redmond School District) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County School District officials, like others around the region, state and nation, are working to make sure parents know about the options to keep families fed well as SNAP food benefits are poised to be cut until the federal government shutdown is resolved. Here’s a
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is seeking applicants for three vacant positions on the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is comprised of all five school board members and five appointed Budget Committee members. Budget Committee members are appointed to serve for three-year terms. The Budget Committee will begin meeting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930 lane miles of roadway. The projects, costing about $4.85 million, focused on using the right treatment at the right time to maximize cost-effective maintenance. This year’s street preservation work included
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend has completed its 2025 Street Preservation Program after improving 67 lane miles of the city’s roughly 930 lane miles of roadway. The projects, costing about $4.85 million, focused on using the right treatment at the right time to maximize cost-effective maintenance. This year’s street preservation work included
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street is scheduled for a final three-day closure through Wednesday to complete the final phase of sewer line tie-in work for the Olney Avenue Improvements Project, city officials said Monday. The newly installed sewer line improvements on Olney Avenue increase the capacity of the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Republican State Sen. Christine Drazan has officially launched her second campaign for Oregon governor in 2026. She filed paperwork with Oregon’s campaign finance system Monday morning and soon after held a news conference to announce her bid. Speaking at the Gunderson Marine & Iron facility in Portland, Drazan told supporters, “We
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BEND, Ore. — A memorial dedication ceremony will take place Saturday in downtown Bend to honor Barry Washington Jr., the young man who was shot and killed outside a downtown bar in 2021. The event will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at the corner of Wall Street and Oregon Avenue, near the site where
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(Update: New Ninth Circuit Court ruling puts hold on earlier stay of judge’s decision) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge held another hearing Friday and expects to decide in coming days whether President Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, the latest in weeks of legal wrangling between the administration and Oregon officials.
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural homesites, but the fight still may not be over. The court’s 34-page ruling (see below) affirmed the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decision to uphold Deschutes County’s approval of the rezoning
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and the Internal Revenue Service are once again recruiting people to assist in the free preparation of taxes as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Here’s Thursday’s news release about the need, and how you can help: “Oregon needs more
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon delegation led by Governor Tina Kotek departs this week on a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the state’s economic strengths, deepen cultural ties and expand opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism. “Oregon’s prosperity is deeply tied to our connections across the Pacific,” Governor Kotek said
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association, recognizing excellence in innovation, heroism, and leadership in community recreation. The district’s Miller’s Landing Renovation Project earned the 2025 ORPA Innovation Award, celebrating its accessibility upgrades that make river recreation safer and more inclusive. The renovated
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon state Rep. Christine Drazan, R-Canby, has been appointed to fill the state Senate seat vacated by former Republican state Sen. Daniel Bonham, who resigned Oct. 5. Drazan will represent Senate District 26 through the end of Bonham’s term in January 2027, KGW reported. County commissioners from Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County 9-1-1 congratulates two of its team members who recently received top honors from the Oregon chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and the National Emergency Number Association (APCO-NENA). Here’s the full county announcement: 9-1-1 Dispatcher Trinity Diggs was named Telecommunicator of the Year, an award recognizing
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The second-longest shutdown in history is in its fourth week, with no clear end in sight.
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A federal immigration office in Portland, long at the center of protests and controversy, opened its doors to local media this week after months of restricted access.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone announced that he will be seeking re-election to Position 1. Here’s a full breakdown of everyone running so far for Deschutes County Commissioner. In a press release, DeBone pledged to “continue championing rural priorities and balanced growth”. Read the full press release below: “Current
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(Update: More details from city on current timeline, plans) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to an open house to learn more about the new bridge design that will cross the railroad tracks on Reed Market Road. A preferred bridge design for the long-awaited crossing has been selected, and
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