SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation to repeal the controversial statewide wildfire hazard map that sparked concern and criticism in recent months over its impacts. Below are the full, unedited news releases as received by KTVZ News from Oregon Senate Democrats and Republicans on the 29-0 passage of Senate
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s gas prices, including in Bend, are declining for the second week in a row at a time of year when prices normally rise, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The major drivers are four-year lows for crude oil prices and lackluster demand for gas. However, crude prices are moving up again, so
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County High School has been named the recipient of the 2024–25 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association’s 4A All-Sports Award, a prestigious honor recognizing the top-performing 4A high school in the state across all athletic seasons. This award is based on combined state championship placements from spring, fall and winter sports, and
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Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 169 acres of prescribed burning Tuesday about five miles northeast of La Pine, near Ogden Group Camp and McKay Crossing Campground, the Deschutes National Forest said.
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COOS BAY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police arrested a Coos Bay man upon release from a Eugene-area hospital Monday evening on two counts of manslaughter and numerous other charges in a crash that killed the coach and a player with the Umpqua Community College softball team. Johnathan James Dowdy, 32 was booked into the Coos
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Service providers Chuck Hemingway and Eric Garrity, along with four other homeless people living off China Hat Road, have filed suit in U.S. District Court, seeking a temporary restraining order against the U.S. Forest Service to block the May 1 closure of China Hat Road, less than two weeks before the deadline.
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Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp submitted documents and falsely testified on the witness stand several times about his educational background, claiming to have degrees from two universities he never attended, District Attorney Steve Gunnels said in a detailed report released to KTVZ News on Friday.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District said Monday is proud to announce the appointment of Peter J. Rasic as the new Sunriver Police Department Chief of Police. “Chief Rasic brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, leadership and community engagement to his new role, making him an outstanding choice to lead Sunriver’s
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A 21-year-old man reported by a screaming 911 caller to be armed at a southeast Bend home ran from officers late Monday morning and was soon arrested in the parking lot of nearby Silver Rail Elementary School, which was alerted of the large police presence.
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A late-night crash at the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is under investigation after a truck reportedly drove through the secure vehicle gate on Saturday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a story that’s sure to make you hungry, featuring a ‘modern cowboy steakhouse’ in Bend. And if you’re a Food Network fan, you might recognize some of these names. At Hawkeye and Huckleberry, customers come for the food and drinks but stay for the service and atmosphere. Hawkeye and Huckleberry
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KIMBERLY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering unprecedented insight into the behaviors of prehistoric animals in what is now Central and Eastern Oregon. Using advanced 3D imaging techniques, a team of scientists led by fossil track
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week, Street Dog Hero donated 500 pounds of dog food to help support pets whose families are facing financial hardship. The organization also responded to an urgent request from the Humane Society of the Ochocos, providing them with an additional 250 pound donation. In addition to these immediate efforts, Street
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Meet Mr. Brown! This charming, sociable guinea pig is currently looking for a forever home! Mr. Brown stopped by KTVZ dressed to impress in a full bunny costume, just in time to spread some Easter cheer.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man was arrested Thursday night by police and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team on attempted assault and other charges, accused of shooting at people in another car in northeast Bend. Around 6:36 p.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting that had just occurred near Team Kia
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend’s 2025 street preservation plans were confirmed this month when City Council approved paving, chipseal and slurry seal contracts. The City of Bend says it is preparing to do about $4.85 million worth of street preservation contract work this year that will improve approximately 67 lane miles in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District says weather-related delays during its canal piping project means patrons won’t receive water until the end of May. But in a note to patrons, Manager Colin Wills said the district’s managers and board still believe the end result will be worth it, providing more irrigation water more
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One person was taken to a hospital by Life Flight helicopter after a semi-truck hauling hay and an SUV collided on U.S. 26 early Friday morning, closing all of the lanes for several hours five miles west of Government Camp.
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After a favorable test burn, Sisters Ranger District firefighters on Friday were conducting up to 20 acres of prescribed burning 3 1/2 miles southeast of Sisters, just east of Forest Service Road 16.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second year in a row, City of Bend water customers can receive a Turf Replacement Rebate to convert lawns into a low-water landscape. Demand for the pilot program last year exceeded funding available, so the city increased the next rebate budget for this year. “The City’s Water Conservation program
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