BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it has completed its seasonal changeover at The Pavilion and is now open for roller activities. Spring through early fall welcomes roller skating, inline skating, skateboarding and scootering at The Pavilion’s non-ice season rink and skatepark. See the schedule for all details. There is also registration
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle Oregon Republicans have developed something of a familiar strategy when they seek to block revenue-raising measures they failed to derail in Salem: Taking legislative Democrats’ decision to the voters. Their most recent success? More than 250,000 Oregonians signed onto their petition for a referendum blocking last year’s signature gas
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy recreation season begins, the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is reminding visitors that Teaters Road remains open for public access. Gates along the road may be closed for short periods of time, but they will remain unlocked, officials said Monday. Visitors may pass through and should leave gates as they
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(Update: adding comments from district ranger and forest official) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The closure of the Cabin Butte area, commonly known as China Hat Road, south of Bend has been extended for a reduced area as crews continue large-scale forest restoration work. The area has been closed to the public since last year to
Continue ReadingSALEM, OR — Today, the Oregon Secretary of State Office released on Monday the official 2026 Elections Toolkit, a collection of civic education materials designed to provide important information for every eligible Oregon voter ahead of this year’s Primary and General elections. “There are two important elections this year Oregon — that’s two opportunities for you
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By Alejandra Jaramillo, Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down from the Trump administration to take a job in the private sector amid an internal investigation into possible misconduct. “Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will be leaving the Administration to take a position in the private sector,” White House communications director
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Crook County High School and Crooked River Elementary School in Prineville on Monday, marking the first time a sitting Secretary of Education has visited the county. The visit was part of her 50-state “Returning Education to the States” tour and was facilitated by
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon fire districts are moving up the end of outdoor debris burning to April 30, citing dry conditions, gusty winds and faster-drying fuels that are raising wildfire concerns across the region. Bend Fire & Rescue says debris burning in the rural areas surrounding Bend will be allowed only through April
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Few Oregonians interact with the state’s employment rights agency until they need it, they’re being investigated or they’re voting on its next leader.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County health officials alerted the community late Friday to a rise in overdoses associated with suspected adulterated cocaine and/or ketamine. Six incidents within the last 24 hours have required naloxone administration, indicating that these substances may contain an opioid such as fentanyl, officials said in a news release. People who don’t regularly use opioids may be at especially high risk of overdose, they said, because
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has been ongoing for several weeks, prompting a ceasefire between the belligerents. While a permanent peace deal is pending, congressional disagreement continues over the war’s justification and the President’s actions. Democrats have led several War Powers Act resolutions, opposing the President’s military
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s gray wolf population continued its steady comeback in 2025, but the latest state report shows that growth is coming with new challenges. While the higher numbers are good news for wildlife conservationists, it’s sure to bring frustration from farmers and ranchers. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed in
Continue ReadingBy Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Candidates running to represent Oregon in the U.S. House of Representatives raised nearly $2.1 million in the first three months of 2026, with the incumbents for Oregon’s three most competitive congressional districts bringing in the most funds, federal campaign finance records show. Congressional candidates on Wednesday filed their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend city councilors have approved this year’s street preservation projects that involve several streets slated for paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The city is preparing to do about $4.34 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve about 77 lane miles around the city. That includes
Continue ReadingMONMOUTH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Predict Oregon, an independent polling company, conducted a live voter-reaction poll after Thursday night’s Oregon Republican gubernatorial debate and released its results Friday. The organization said the results indicate a complex outcome for candidates, highlighting nuances beyond a simple winner-loser narrative. Candidate Ed Diehl was perceived as the debate’s top performer,
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle HILLSBORO, Ore. — Four leading Republican candidates for Oregon governor race squared off for their first debate together on Thursday evening, making few swipes at one another and homing in on one political adversary: incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek. KTVZ News livestreamed the debate; you can watch the recording
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is inviting community members to a pre-construction open house for the Southeast 15th Street and Ferguson Road Roundabout Project. The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 28, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road. The open house will be held both
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s governor has vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law. Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday announced she vetoed House Bill 4177 following an outcry from professional journalist groups and Oregon news publishers, and concerns
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Judicial Department warned Oregonians Thursday of a new scam text message that imitates a court-ordered notice regarding traffic fees. The scam comes in the form of a text message that includes an image, with no other text or information. The image appears to be a “Final Court-Ordered Mandatory Collection
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews quickly stopped a small, wind-driven brushfire Thursday morning that they said was started by a resident’s weed burner – which they pointed out are illegal to use within the city limits, part of the city’s ban on debris burning. Crews responded just after 10 a.m. to
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