BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County on Wednesday invited community members to apply for an open position on the Budget Committee. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 27, the county said in a news release that continues below:. “We encourage anyone who is interested in county public services and budget processes to apply for this
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Wednesday it has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Here’s the full announcement from the state agency: Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan, PacificSource, Providence, and Regence –
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Jefferson County Fire and EMS is grappling with a severe financial shortfall that has forced deep spending cuts, the temporary relocation of its headquarters, and the upcoming departure of Fire Chief Jeff Blake.
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office told KTVZ News on Tuesday the 20-month-old who died at an unlicensed day care facility last month fell into a small livestock trough.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday,, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock of ducks and chickens in northeast Oregon’s Wallowa County. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in Wallowa County, the Oregon Department of Agriculture said Tuesday in a news release that
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Portland Tuesday to visit federal immigration facilities amid a continuing court fight over President Trump’s decision to federalize National Guard troops and send them to Portland and other U.S. cities. Asked by KGW’s Kyle Ibosihi at the airport what she hopes to
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 50 years, David C. Glenn has served as a role model for professionalism within the 22nd Judicial District. Throughout his career, Mr. Glenn has exhibited civil and courteous behavior in court proceedings, shown the utmost respect for his clients, fellow attorneys,
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Washington (CNN) — A pilot preparing to take off Monday from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California took the routine step of radioing the air traffic control tower. But instead of the usual back-and-forth conversation of coordinating departure, the pilot received a different response: “The tower is closed due to staffing,” according to audio recorded by LiveATC.net.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (Prineville Review) — In a surprise move, Sarah Beeler, director of Crook County’s library system, has tendered her resignation, citing a fundamental misalignment between her vision for the library services and that of county leadership, according to reporting by our media partners at the Prineville Review. Beeler described her role as her “favorite
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive Monday that she said is aimed at accelerating the pace of Oregon’s renewable wind and solar project development before the clock runs out on critical federal clean energy tax credits. Here’s the news release from the governor’s office on Executive Order 25-25 and its goals:
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman has agreed to pay a $1,000 fine to settle a state ethics investigation over free use of public facilities, including the gym, for his private for-profit wrestling business. Huffman also recently reimbursed the school district for more than $5,000 in unpaid facilities rental fees,
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(UPDATE: ADDED VIDEO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine man leading the effort on a Governor recall has made significant strides. William Minnix, President of Oregon for the People, launched a petition to recall Oregon Governor Tina Kotek. KTVZ spoke with Minnix about how his recall is going. Minnix told KTVZ “Lately, it’s really
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue announced Thursday that Melissa Steele has been named deputy fire marshal of wildfire preparedness, a new position dedicated to increasing community preparedness and resilience in the face of wildfire. Here’s the fire agency’s announcement about Steele and her new role: Steele has been in the fire service
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Finding parking in downtown Bend has become such a challenge that many locals tell the Problem Solvers they’re avoiding the area altogether, and that trend is troubling for businesses already struggling to draw residents outside peak tourist season. Yet, not everyone sees parking as a long-term, sustainable solution. Parking Headaches Drive
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge is weighing Friday whether to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops into Oregon as Trump officials say a “surge” of federal resources is headed to Portland. Oregon and Portland officials jointly sued the administration this week after Trump
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Oregon lawmakers this week approved a package of tax and fee hikes for stopgap funding to the Oregon Department of Transportation. But the agency is by no means out of the woods when it comes to being ready for winter and the need to keep highway and passes cleared of snow.
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After being passed by the Oregon Legislature with bipartisan support earlier this summer, a tax on oral nicotine in House Bill 3940 has now taken effect.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has openings on several Council-appointed advisory groups that make recommendations to City Council or City administrative staff. Applications are being accepted for the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Budget Committee, Core Area Advisory
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley met with members of the press Wednesday to answer questions relating to the government shutdown and federal troops in Portland. This past weekend, President Trump announced that he is directing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to mobilize and federalize the Oregon National Guard. This garnered a significant response
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s unlawful federalization of members of the Oregon National Guard – which the state calls illegal – could cost taxpayers up to $10 million over 60 days. Kotek, who has strongly objected to the deployment, said the estimate was compiled by the
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