BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If a major obstacle to clearing defensible space in your neighborhood is the cost of renting a large bin and disposing of all that removed fire fuel, Deschutes County is offering to foot the bill. The county’s Natural Resources Department said Monday it is accepting applications for the 2025 Sweat Equity
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La Pine Community Health Center has laid off 11% of its staff of 90, pending more details about a freeze on federal funding, but said its school-based health center closed temporarily due to a power outage, not due to the federal funding situation.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard SEATTLE (KTVZ) — A federal judge in Seattle on Thursday indefinitely blocked President Donald Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents without legal immigration status, the second such ruling in as many days. U.S. District Court Judge John Coughenour’s nationwide preliminary injunction comes two weeks
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– The Bend Police Department announced Thursday the launch of CONNECT BEND, a community camera registry designed to leverage existing privately owned camera systems throughout the community to help officers respond to incidents more quickly and effectively.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address reflected on the past year, providing updates on city projects, current challenges, and a look ahead at key initiatives for 2025. Mayor Fitch shared his focus areas which include fiscal responsibility,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler, backed by all six city councilors, took a strong stand Wednesday evening in support of immigrant residents who are now “living in fear” and reaffirmed their commitment to being a Welcoming City, while also chastising the Trump administration for cutting off federal funding for needed services and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rallies were held across the nation Wednesday, including Bend, protesting several Trump administration policies enacted in recent weeks. In downtown Bend, people gathered at midday in a steady snowfall at “Peace Corner,” the intersection of Wall Street and Greenwood Avenue. Many of the participants held signs expressing their concerns with Elon Musk and his role
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent national attention on immigration enforcement, the Madras Police Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying it “seeks to provide clarity regarding state law restrictions on immigration enforcement in Oregon.” Here’s their statement, in full: The federal government has initiated immigration enforcement actions in major cities across the United States. We
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Opponents of tech billionaire Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration held a “Nobody Elected Elon” rally outside the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. Musk is serving as a special government employee, has an office at the White House, and is heading up the new Department of Government Efficiency,
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A sizable majority of Bend residents say they still trust Bend Police, though more than 1 in 5 survey respondents said they feel less safe than they did a year ago, according to a report on the results released Tuesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools provided KTVZ News with an email sent home to all students’ families due to numerous inquiries about its policies on dealing with immigration issues amid detentions happening nationwide. Here is that message, in full: Bend-La Pine Schools community, During the transition our community and country are experiencing right
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Deschutes County commissioners this week approved a $2.9 million increase in the county courthouse expansion project’s budget, pushing the total to $46.8 million – but the 3-0 vote came after Commissioner Patti Adair expressed strong consternation about the rising price tag.
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Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on record, according to figures released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education. And every Central Oregon district topped the state figure.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — As the White House rescinds a move to pause federal aid, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley tells KTVZ News he believes the initial move was likely unconstitutional. The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a sweeping freeze on most federal loans and grants. The funding freeze stemmed from a memo by the Office of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rumors on social media caused confusion and chaos earlier this week that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in Central Oregon, carrying out raids. KTVZ News can now confirm that an individual from Bend has been detained, and his family is now sharing his story. A family member who wishes
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A head’s up to those who travel to or through downtown Bend: The intersection of Olney Avenue and Wall Street will close next Monday to accommodate construction of the city’s Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project, as well as water and sewer infrastructure work.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Controversy has swirled in Crook County for over a year now, and it’s appeared to reach its pinnacle. The district is now need of a new superintendent and two school board members, after all three resigned. But the district hopes new hires could help usher in a new era. “I am
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the hot topic on the agenda was updating the Safe Parking Program ordinance. In front of a jam-packed, standing-room-only council chamber, the Redmond City Council approved, amending Ordinance No. 2024-16, which will allow a limited number of microshelters at managed Safe Parking
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Amid national raids and reports of federal immigration officers in Central Oregon, KTVZ News has been actively working to confirm what’s been happening.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the state observed Data Privacy Day on Tuesday, the Oregon Department of Justice rolled out a new toolkit with additional handouts and social media content to help Oregonians protect their online information. Here’s the department’s news release on the new toolkit: This resource will help families understand their rights under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). The
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