A familiar ODOT reminder: Studded tire removal deadline is coming up next Monday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The deadline to remove studded tires is fast approaching. ODOT encourages drivers to not wait until the last minute, especially…
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Arizona brothers plead guilty in Oregon to fraud conspiracy that took in nearly $109 million in COVID relief funds
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two brothers from Sedona, Arizona, have pleaded guilty for conspiring with one another and others to defraud the U.S. Small…
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Tourism tax talk: City of Bend backs change in room tax revenue split, but local travel groups push back
Construction is underway at Miller’s Landing for easier access to the Deschutes River. It’s funded in part by Visit Bend’s Sustainability Fund, which…
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Protect your property – and your future: How to file a flood insurance claim, and what you need to know
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Â As spring rains and seasonal flooding continue to increase the risk of water damage across Oregon, the state Department of…
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Oregon emergency managers warn of fraudulent fundraising, other scam risks in wake of recent flooding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon communities grapple with the aftermath of devastating flooding and landslides, that Governor Kotek declared a state…
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Redmond changing school speed zone signs to flashing lights; drivers need to slow down to 20 mph when they flash
City of Redmond Public Works crews will begin updating 18 school zone speed limit signs this month, moving to a system where drivers need to slow…
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Conservation group seeks endangered species protection for rare flower found only near the Crooked River
PORTLAND, Ore.—The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Thursday to protect the Ochoco lomatium under…
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Uncertainty looms over Central Oregon schools as U.S. Department of Education could be shut down
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to end the U.S. Department of Education, saying he was giving power back to the states: “My…
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President Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Education Department
WASHINGTON (NBC) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon…
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President Trump expected to sign executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
(CNN) — President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order on Thursday to start the process of dismantling…
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Central Oregon’s state parks face record visitation and rising costs
Oregon’s state parks saw record-breaking visitation numbers in 2024. According to the agency, there were nearly 53.85 million estimated visits last…
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Divided residents pack Deschutes County Commission meeting, sound off on disbanding of DEIA committee
A packed crowd Wednesday passionately voiced both sides of a contentious debate over Deschutes County commissioners’ recent elimination of a…
Continue Reading Governor Kotek declares state of emergency amid widespread flooding, landslides
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday that she has declared a state of emergency due to flooding and landslides since Feb. 24…
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It was standing room only in Sisters at Senator Ron Wyden’s town hall meeting
SISTERS, Ore. {KTVZ} — Residents from around Central Oregon showed up in Sisters Tuesday evening to meet and greet Senator Ron Wyden. Oregonians…
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Senator Ron Wyden visits KTVZ, addresses concerns and challenges facing Oregon, U.S.
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Between his two Central Oregon town halls Tuesday, Senator Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, joined Lynsey Harris live on KTVZ News at Five…
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Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program earns outstanding rating in national inspection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)— The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program has become the first in the nation to receive an “outstanding” rating under new federal…
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High Desert Museum asks supporters to call or write lawmakers, urge them to save cut agency that’s provided key aid
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The High Desert Museum reached out to its supporters Tuesday, asking them to call or write their members of Congress and ask…
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As May 7 REAL ID travel deadline approaches, Oregon DMV offers options for customers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Flying somewhere for spring break? This will be one of the last times you can use your standard Oregon driver’s license,…
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Deschutes National Forest OKs 2,800-acre thinning, mowing and prescribed burn project north of Sisters
The Deschutes National Forest said Tuesday it’s signed the final decision for the 2,800-acre Cougar Rock Restoration Project north of Sisters,…
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$1.7 million in first-time federal funding cut from local nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates
(Update: Adding video, comments from executive director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon says they’re…
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