(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Commissioner Phil Chang is sharing his disappointment as controversy continues to swirl around Deschutes County’s new Sheriff Kent van der Kamp. “Sheriff van der Kamp has really done important things in these 100 days,” Chang told KTVZ News on Wednesday. “And that’s part of what makes all of this
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Researchers at Oregon State University–Cascades have received a $2 million grant from the National Park Service to monitor and analyze data gathered by the agency, assess the ecological health and resilience of parks and better understand management practices that can help parks adapt to changing conditions. With the grant, announced Tuesday,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New data calculated this week by NeighborImpact reveals a record-breaking rise in demand for food across Central Oregon – at the same time the organization deals with a reduced federal food supply. In the most recent quarter, the organization’s Food Bank and its partners served an average of 83,000 individuals per
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it has confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) in domestic rabbits in a Douglas County rabbitry. The rabbit’s owner noted sudden rabbit deaths, reporting the symptoms to their veterinarian late last week. The veterinarian suspected RHDV and immediately reported it to ODA. The Oregon Veterinary
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek convened Oregon businesses for a roundtable Wednesday to discuss the potential impacts of President Trump’s U.S. tariffs on all countries and territories that went into effect earlier this month, as well as a series of other tariffs his administration has threatened to enact. Following the meeting, Governor Kotek
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Wednesday that 19 Portland-area residents have been charged with stealing more than $500,000 from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits cards around the country – using the money to purchase baby formula, which was then sold on the black market. “This isn’t just theft – it
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Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels spoke again with KTVZ News Tuesday about his finding that Sheriff Kent van der Kamp gave false testimony in at least two cases, while a legal expert provided insight about the DA’s rare move to not let the sheriff testify in future cases.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.6% in March, from 4.5% in February, continuing a gradual rise seen over the past year, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. Oregon’s 4.6% unemployment rate was the highest since August 2021, when the rate was 4.7%, and slightly higher than during the three
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield continues to hold federal oversight forums, with the next stop planned for Bend on Saturday, May 3rd. Joining AG Rayfield will be state Senator Anthony Broadman, Representatives Jason Kropf and Emerson Levy. Here’s the rest of Tuesday’s announcement: This is an opportunity to hear
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new report shows that during open enrollment for the 2025 plan year, 139,688 Oregonians enrolled in private health insurance through the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. The Marketplace reduces the out-of-pocket costs associated with enrolling in private health coverage. According to the report, 80 percent of enrollees
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(Update: Adding video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Electronic benefit theft is on the rise. The Oregon Department of Human Services is encouraging people to take steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards from electronic theft. Electronic theft includes card skimming, card cloning, phishing and other similar methods. “We know that many individuals and families
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– With bipartisan support, the Oregon House of Representatives on Tuesday passed House Bill 2251, which would prohibit Oregon students from using their smartphones during the school day. “With this legislation, Oregon will join the growing number of states taking action to support students’ mental health and academic outcomes by reducing digital distractions,”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to a cyberattack last week, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff were unable to receive emails from Wednesday, April 9, through Friday, April 11, the agency said Tuesday. “If you submitted a public comment during this time via email, you will need to resubmit that comment,” the agency said.
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Sisters Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 60 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday three miles southeast of Sisters along Forest Service Road 4606 and Peterson Ridge Road.
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Another local cultural event has been canceled due to safety concerns, the third in recent days: Central Oregon Community College’s Latinx Fiesta Celebración, which was scheduled for this coming Saturday.
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community committees, boards and commissions are a great way to get involved with local government. The City of Bend has 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, Environment and Climate Committee, Landmarks Commission, and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –Midnight Tuesday night is the deadline to file tax year 2024 state and federal personal income tax returns, and the Oregon Department of Revenue wants to remind taxpayers of the tools available to make the experience easier for both those who haven’t yet filed their 2024 return and those who have. Through Monday,
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek and Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Christina Stephenson announced Monday an initiative to protect students from bullying, discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, national origin and immigration status in Oregon schools. “Every student in Oregon deserves to learn in an environment free from bullying, harassment,
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Deschutes County is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to raise awareness of the invaluable work done by Deschutes 911, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels said Monday he has placed Sheriff Kent van der Kamp on a short list of witnesses who prosecutors cannot “ethically” call in criminal cases over concerns that he provided false testimony in more than one past case.
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