Bend receives nearly $1M in federal funding for water system improvements
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced the delivery of $992,250 in federal funding to the City of Bend for its…
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Wildfire preparedness: Rep. Bynum joins Central Oregon leaders to urge residents to prepare now
(Update: adding comments from Rep. Bynum, Sisters Mayor, and Fire Defense Board member) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With wildfire risk no longer confined…
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Wyden, Merkley push “Puppy Protection Act” to crack down on cruel breeding practices
OREGON (KTVZ) — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for dogs under the care of…
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Local candidates for county commissioner to meet community at Redmond forum
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond will host the second and final Redmond Community Election Forum today for local candidates on the May ballot. The…
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Crook County moves forward in addressing ongoing concern over potential water contamination
County leaders in Crook County are bringing in a third-party to look into groundwater concerns related to Knife River operations, as neighbors and…
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Oregon Secretary of State launches Oregon Blue Book photo contest for 2027-2028 edition
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read announced the start of the 2027-2028 Oregon Blue Book Cover Photo Contest today in…
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Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony set for May 5
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 2026 Oregon Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in Salem. The annual event, held…
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Rep. Bentz pushes bill to give Oregon farmers more say in federal water decisions
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing today on H.R. 8259, the Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act…
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Problem Solvers: Camp closures climb as concerns grow over where people go next
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Standing along Highway 97 on Revere Avenue, the changes are hard to miss. Where tents once stood off and on for years, there…
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Madras redevelopment commissioner resigns, citing city issues and lack of transparency
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following her April 15th resignation as commissioner of the Madras Redevelopment Commission, Janine Metteer is now citing…
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Decision 2026: Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District candidates to participate in virtual forum
EASTERN OREGON (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters Oregon will host a bipartisan virtual candidate forum for the Congressional District 2 primary…
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OR Congresswoman Janelle Bynum introduces bills to safeguard SNAP and rural health centers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum and Alabama Congressman Shomari C. Figures recently introduced two pieces of legislation in…
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Wildfires, water, & politics: Central Oregonians discuss pressing issues with local lawmakers at town hall
(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for…
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Coalition of AGs challenges Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting, including Oregon’s Dan Rayfield
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro,…
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Decision 2026: A look inside the voting process ahead of May election
(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters…
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Problem Solvers: Polluters over people; EPA’s repeal of emission standards puts Oregon’s climate goals in jeopardy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In what President Donald Trump called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far.” his administration…
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A new Oregon law regulates police use of license plate readers. Here’s how it works
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregonians will soon be able to sue private companies that sell or otherwise improperly…
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Bend Police, Park and Rec will visit parks to remind dog owners about leash rules, seek voluntary compliance
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dogs are big users of parks and trails, but there are few public places where leashes aren’t required, so Bend Police and the…
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Burn alert: Up to 120 acres of prescribed burning planned Thursday southwest of Lake Billy Chinook
Update: Adding video SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Sisters Ranger District are planning prescribed burning ignitions Thursday, if…
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Officials advise Oregonians affected by new federal work rules how they could regain their SNAP benefits
Update: Adding video SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the impacts of recent federally directed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…
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