BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Central Oregonians prepare to enjoy the 4th of July holiday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to keep safety top of mind — especially when it comes to wildfire prevention and water recreation. “The 4th of July is a great time to get outside with family
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has been awarded $1.9 million from the Oregon Legislature to assist with the ongoing expansion and remodel of its existing fire station. “This critical investment will help bring the project to completion,” the agency said Wednesday in a news release that continues below: The funding will
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy and Representative Jason Kropf announced Wednesday a series of key investments secured for Central Oregon in Oregon’s 2025–2027 state budget. Representing one of the fastest-growing regions in the Pacific Northwest, the Central Oregon delegation worked collaboratively to deliver critical funding for public safety, mental
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At a virtual press conference Wednesday afternoon, a wide array of top Oregon Democrats slammed President Trump’s budget proposal bill, which they warned would lead to thousands of Oregonians losing health care coverage and food assistance, while slashing taxes for billionaires and corporations.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “America has significant timber resources, with many of those in Western Oregon,” said BLM Oregon/Washington State Director Barry Bushue. “We are focused on using forests for timber and jobs that improve life in local communities.” The Bureau of Land Management announced that it has just sold 19.2 million board feet worth of
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four defendants made their first appearances in federal court on Monday, June 29th, for charges related to ongoing protest gatherings near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland. The individuals involved are facing charges including arson and willful depredation of government property. Trenten Edward Barker, 34, of
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After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting just after this year’s Fourth of July holiday, citing increasing wildfire risks driven by current weather conditions across Central Oregon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The legislative session officially ended Friday, and transportation funding failed to pass. Democrats presented the package just last month, sending legislators across the aisle into a frenzy to ensure funding could be passed. Without that funding, the Oregon Department of Transportation says up to 1,000 jobs could be cut. However, bipartisan support
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(Update: Adding video, comments from parent, Visit Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– River access in the Old Mill just got a whole lot easier. The Miller’s Landing Park project wrapped up construction last week and is now open to kayakers, swimmers and paddleboarders – just in time for a hot summer week leading up to the Fourth
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By Ward Jolles for KPTV SALEM Ore. (KPTV) – After the Oregon Legislature ended its session Friday without passing a major transportation bill, the Oregon Department of Transportation said it will begin the process to lay off workers next week. House Bill 2025, a $12 billion spending bill pushed by Democrats, would have included significant increases
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Rural airports are a critical part of keeping our communities connected and making travel accessible to everyone,” remarked Congresswoman Janelle Bynum as she, alongside U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Val Hoyle, announced $9.7 million in federal grants for rural airports across the state of Oregon on Monday. The grants distributed by
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VALE, Ore. —The Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive geothermal lease sale on July 10, 2025, in Malheur County. The auction will offer two parcels totaling 5,235 acres and will be held online via EnergyNet. For each parcel leased, 50% of the bid, rental receipts, and subsequent royalties will go to the State of
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Anthony Broadman) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Local legislators are reflecting on their time on the Oregon House and Senate floor as the session officially ends Sunday. Local legislators went into this year’s legislative session with transportation top of mind. But now sources have confirmed to KTVZ News that Democrats’ last effort
Continue ReadingNATIONAL (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s ruling today curtailing nationwide injunctions will have far-reaching consequences for President Donald Trump’s second term, even if his birthright order is never enforced. All along, the issue of birthright citizenship was intertwined with Trump’s executive order in the court’s appeal. But the case also raised fundamental questions about the
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(Update: Adding video) Washington, DC – On Saturday, June 28th at 11:00AM PT, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) will be hosting an open-to-all town hall meeting in Redmond, OR. This will be Rep. Bynum’s sixth town hall as part of her “Give ‘Em Hell Tour” – a 10-stop summer series designed to connect with constituents across the district and fight back against the Trump
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s 5th district congresswoman Janelle Bynum celebrates a major legislative win tonight. Three of her bipartisan bills aimed at helping small businesses pass the House and are now headed to the U.S. Senate. The measures focus on improving access to capital for entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas and cutting red tape for
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the current legislative session in Salem coming to a close, lawmakers from Central Oregon are seeing many of the bills they wrote or sponsored, nearing the finish line. The repeal of the state’s wildfire hazard maps, millions for Central Oregon projects, and tighter laws for convicted criminals are among the
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In response to the U.S.’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites on Saturday, Central Oregon 50501 organized a protest on Sunday at downtown Bend’s Peace Corner.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers responded Sunday to recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran, offering a range of reactions that reflect the state’s political diversity. Some Democratic leaders expressed concern over the potential for escalating conflict, calling for increased diplomatic efforts and congressional oversight. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers emphasized national security and supported the administration’s actions.
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SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — A major transportation package under development in the Oregon Legislature cleared a key procedural hurdle Friday. The Joint Committee on Transportation Reinvestment voted 7-5 to advance the proposed Transportation Reinvestment Package (TRIP) bill during a work session late in the afternoon, sending it onward for floor votes. The vote came about two days
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