SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Carl Riccadonna, state chief economist and Michael Kennedy, senior economist of the Department of Administrative Services Office of Economic Analysis, have presented the latest economic outlook and revenue forecast to the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue. The quarterly revenue forecasts serve to open the revenue forecasting process to public review and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.7% in April and was 4.6% in March, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in April 2024, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday. Oregon’s 4.7% unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points higher than the recent low of 3.6% during the spring
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — This month marks a major milestone for Oregon travelers. ODOT’s popular travel information website, TripCheck.com turns 25, but is hardly showing its age. Since its launch in May 2000, the website has helped millions of travelers navigate countless rainstorms, blizzards, wildfire closures, and plan their best route through rush-hour traffic. It even assisted
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to host an Armed Forces Day celebration honoring current serving military members at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, at the State Capitol Mall in Salem and at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Major General Raymond F. Rees Training Center near Umatilla.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team and participate in any of a half-dozen upcoming volunteer project days, from May to October. Volunteers are needed to pull weeds, remove trash, close off unofficial trails, and plant native vegetation at several
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Target Team (CATT) participated in the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign last month, stopping dozens of drivers for distracted driving or other issues that led to dozens of warnings, citations and a few arrests. During the month of April, members
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A known leader of Portland’s 18th Street Gang was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Friday for his leadership role in a local drug trafficking conspiracy and for possessing a weapon while in federal prison. Noah Herrera, 26, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison with 5
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Previously excluded evidence has been ruled admissible in a Bend murder trial by the Oregon Supreme Court. The trial of Randall Kilby in the fatal assault of Daphne Banks has been delayed for years, though he’s already serving a life term for killing two roommates with a hatchet.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The commission that oversees teacher certifications in the State of Oregon says they will revoke licenses for educators, but only once charges are proven. Right now, the commission only has four investigators for over 600 open cases, highlighting their ongoing need for funding and staff. The details from
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy recreation season begins, the Bureau of Land Management reminds visitors that Teaters Road remains open for public access. While the gates may be closed for short periods of time, they will remain unlocked, and visitors may pass through the gates to use the road, the BLM said Monday.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Getting into a collision can be stressful, sometimes scary. Fortunately, reporting the collision to Oregon DMV just got easier. Drivers involved in a collision can now complete and submit the report to DMV using our new online service. All you need is an internet connection and the ability to log onto
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new roundabout is about to be built at the intersection of Skyline Ranch Road and Skyliners Road on Bend’s Westside, and that will mean a detour for summertime drivers. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, June 16 and continue through the end of August, with a full closure of the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Forestry and other fire prevention experts are urging everyone to exercise caution when disposing of yard debris this spring. There have already been 32 escaped debris burns reported on ODF-protected land in 2025, nearly double the number compared to this time last year. The average size of a spring
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley held three town halls for Oregonians in Jefferson, Crook, and Deschutes counties on Saturday. “There is nothing like holding town halls directly in the communities where Oregonians live and work to get to the heart of the ideas, issues, and priorities that matter most to them. That’s why
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County commissioners approved a new program Wednesday that allows rural residents to use recreational vehicles as rental dwellings. Until recently, state and county laws prohibited property owners from using RVs as permanent rental dwellings. But in July 2023, the Oregon Legislature adopted a bill that gave counties the option to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend has a reputation for making lists for its love of dogs; however, one of the most common complaints and pleas for help from community members relates to off-leash dogs. Bend Park and Recreation District and City of Bend Police Department are reminding pet owners about leash requirements and the safety
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Scrolling, streaming, a constant buzz, and endless distraction. Cell phones have found a permanent place in students’ pockets. Right now, there is a bill moving through the Oregon Legislature — sponsored by Bend State Representative Emerson Levy that would prohibit students from having access to cell phones and other mobile devices in the classroom.
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TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District said Friday it is planning a prescribed fire in the Tumalo area to take place between Saturday, May 10 and Friday, May 16, depending on the weather and fuel moisture conditions. While the actual burn is expected to take just one day, operations may
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The City of Bend is moving forward with Phase 2 of its Transportation Fee, aiming to double annual revenue for road maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, the Deschutes Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy and the Deschutes National Forest plan to implement a cross-boundary prescribed burn on 50 acres of the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve and five acres of Forest Service land. Ignitions are slated to begin at 9 a.m. Smoke will be visible from
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