(CNN) — Delays and cancellations are affecting major airports across the country as the government shutdown — the longest in history — drags on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports since the shutdown began more than a month ago, with ripple effects hitting flights almost everywhere. Now, the government has promised it will
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — As Bend continues to expand, city leaders have released the 2025–2027 Budget in Brief, outlining a $1.48 billion spending plan aimed at managing growth, funding essential services, and maintaining infrastructure across one of Oregon’s fastest-growing communities.Bend is now home to more than 104,000 residents, with 44,620 households — 62% owner-occupied and
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(UPDATE: Adding video and quotes from Council President Sarah Mcdougall, Council Member Gary Ross, and a Sisters Resident.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters City Council met on Wednesday evening to discuss new affordable housing projects coming to Sisters. Over the last several months, the City of Sisters had conversations about two different areas being added
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After serving the East Bend neighborhood for years, the East Bend Library is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an era for the community. The branch first opened during the Great Recession, providing much-needed relief as library usage surged and the downtown Bend location became increasingly busy. “During
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters are continuing pile burning operations Wednesday across the forest, officials said. Here’s the Forest Service roundup of current pile burning locations: The Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District will conduct pile burning operations 10 miles northwest of Bend and about five miles north of Tumalo Falls. Ignitions are planned
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue crews rushed to put out a pair of house fires reported within 90 minutes of each other on Wednesday. An official says both were linked to home heating causes that serve as a timely reminder for others, with winter weather at hand. Shortly after 11 a.m., firefighters
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community. Beginning Thursday, community members can visit centraloregongives.com to support more than 80 local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the heart of our region during these trying times for nonprofits. From tackling affordable housing and supporting
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum announced Wednesday a new honor, the first of its kind in the region, called the Schnitzer Prize of the West, that will award $50,000 annually to an individual or small group whose work addresses environmental and conservation challenges of the American West. The initiative will have a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend on Monday unveiled the latest designs for the long-awaited Reed Market Road railroad crossing, a project designed to end years of train-caused traffic backups. The designs were presented at a two-hour drop-in open house at the Larkspur Community Center and in an online open house. City officials
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — November 6th marks a special milestone for Central Oregon’s News Leader. KTVZ is celebrating 48 years of serving Central Oregon. Since first signing on the air in 1977, KTVZ has grown right alongside our region – evolving with the communities we’re proud to serve. While some faces have changed over the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Motorcyclists of Central Oregon will be putting on a motorcycle toy run this Saturday, November 8th, to gather toys and gifts as well as fundraise to support families in need in our community. All proceeds will support the Marine Corp League Detachment 1308. They are partnering with Summit Health and Veterans of Central Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Design conference is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year—and for the first time, the event will be held at the OSU-Cascades campus, marking a new chapter for this popular gathering. The conference, which unites artists, designers, and makers from diverse backgrounds, is known as a unique place to explore
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After 25 years in Wilsonville, Western Metrology is making a big move to Central Oregon — bringing aerospace manufacturing to La Pine for the first time.
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.A 17-year-old Redmond resident was arrested on assault and other charges Tuesday in the shooting of a Bend 18-year-old in the East Bend Safeway parking lot last Wednesday evening, police said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Book lovers across Central Oregon are invited to celebrate the big reveal of the 2026 A Novel Idea community read selections next month. The after-hours event takes place Saturday, December 6, at the Downtown Bend Library, where the next titles—one for adults and teens, and one for young readers—will be unveiled.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this milestone, the Deschutes County Elections Office is hosting an “I Voted” sticker contest for the 2026 elections. :Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to design a sticker that
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is down to its cheapest price since April, while the national average remains close to the $3 mark, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. However, Arizona and California are seeing pump prices rise, due to refinery issues. For the week, the national average for
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BEND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The Bend Park and Recreation Board is taking a closer look at how city tax breaks and development incentives could affect the long-term funding of parks and community spaces. During this week’s meeting, Park District officials discussed how tax exemptions and financing tools—such as tax increment financing (TIFs)—are being used to
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — With winter approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation says its crews will close the east side of McKenzie Pass, Oregon Highway 242, on Thursday, marking the start of the full seasonal closure. The west side of the pass closed three weeks ago, on Tuesday, Oct. 14. New this
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Senior Center has launched its year-end fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $100,000 by Dec, 31. The funds will support the center’s vital programs and services that benefit seniors in the Redmond community, including Meals on Wheels, daily lunches, wellness programs, and various social and recreational activities, the organization
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