SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in July, with job losses reported in all three counties, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday. The new regional figures echo last week’s report that Oregon’s statewide jobless rate rose to 5% in July, its highest level in four years, when
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BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — The Bend Police Department is raising concerns about a sharp increase in illegal vehicles showing up on city streets. Officers say many people believe they’re riding an e-bike, but in reality, some of the most popular models on the market are actually electric motorcycles — and those are not legal on
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County is excited to launch its first-ever County College program and is now accepting applications from community members interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of county government operations. County College is a free, multi-week educational program designed to offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Crook County.
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As the search for a missing man continues at Dillon Falls, searchers are turning to high-tech solutions.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a new app being used by Bend-La Pine Schools called My Ride K-12, and it gives parents up-to-date time and route information for their kids’ bus. This new app will replace their old one, which only gave general messages about delays. Now you can see the bus
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve set up shop in Eugene, Medford, Salem – and now here, next to the new Costco. The burger shop is one of the first businesses to move into the new
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County has a new sheriff, and Ty Rupert is stepping into the interim role with a clear focus: building trust, connecting with the community and keeping residents safe. Rupert, a native of Eugene, brings years of law enforcement experience to his new position. Throughout his career, he says, service and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend on Monday invited community members to attend an open house for the Reed Market Road & 15th Street Roundabout Improvements Project on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at Larkspur Community Center. “This drop-in event offers residents an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions, and learn more
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend woman was killed and six people were injured, including four children, in a head-on crash of her car and a minivan on Highway 97 south of Bend Thursday night, Oregon State Police reported. Here’s the full news release issued Saturday by OSP: On Thursday, August 14, at 9:49 p.m.,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man arrested on charges he beat and dragged his dog down a busy northeast Bend street entered a negotiated guilty plea Monday and faces a likely 15-day jail term. He also will be sentenced on two probation violations and agreed to give up the dog, a brown Labrador named
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden has been in Central Oregon this weekend to speak with residents about their most pressing concerns. Before continuing onto the next destination in his state-wide tour, Senator Wyden stopped by KTVZ News to speak with Claire Elmer and Spencer Sacks.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A disabled veteran and his wife in Powell Butte say they are drowning in medical bills after losing their VA medical benefits. Matthew Draxton spoke with him and another veteran who says navigating the available resources through the VA is difficult. “I’m a veteran of 21 years, three deployments, Iraq for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend Police have confirmed a motorcycle and car collided late this afternoon near the Les Schwab Tire Center, just off South Highway 97. The crash happened sometime before 6 p.m. Sergeant Scott Salvage with Bend Police says very little information can be released right now, but one person was injured and
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Oregon Senator Ron Wyden brought his trademark open-door politics to Madras Saturday morning, holding another in his long-running series of town halls.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– There’s a new sculpture in Bend that is bringing some school spirit with it. After a public vote organized by the nonprofit Art in Public Places, a roundabout in Southeast Bend is now home to the winning design. ‘Aspire’ is the name of the sculpture now standing in the roundabout at 15th
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend Police are sounding the alarm on electric motorcycles. These are different than e-bikes and are illegal on the road. Electric motorcycles are anything that goes above 28 MPH or does not have pedals. Police have seen an increase in young kids riding these motorcycles on sidewalks and city streets, all of
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has released the 2025 Wildfire Smoke Trends Report, which gathers and examines data about how the 2024 wildfire season affected air quality across the state.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heather Quinn, a Minnesota-based writer, photographer and filmmaker, has been officially selected as the winner of the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and author Beth Piatote, Ph.D. The Waterston Desert Writing Prize, established in 2014 by author and Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston, honors and fosters literary
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend before the summer wraps up. AAA booking data shows that Alaska cruises, theme parks, Central Oregon and the Oregon Coast are the most popular destinations for members of AAA Oregon/Idaho. AAA
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Underground utility work is wrapping up and roundabout excavation, and curb, sidewalk and island installation will follow for the remainder of the month. Please use the marked detour to navigate around the closure at Bear Creek Road, Pettigrew Road, and Purcell Boulevard. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Weeks of August 18-22, and August 25-29 Concrete forming and pouring for ADA ramps
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