LINCOLN COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 34-year-old man died late Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 20 in Lincoln County, according to the Oregon State Police. State police reported that the victim, identified as Cordaro Ryan Stock of Toledo, was struck near milepost 10 at approximately 11:35 p.m. The driver initially
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This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked the US Postal Service from carrying out a plan, issued under an executive order from President Trump, that could limit mail voting. Democratic states and voter advocacy groups challenging the recently released USPS rules were granted
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three U.S. senators are demanding an investigation into Michael Boren, undersecretary of agriculture for natural resources and environment, following allegations that he diverted federal firefighting resources to suppress a small fire near his private ranch in Idaho. In a letter sent to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, lawmakers raised
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old Roseburg woman died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 in Douglas County. Deanndra Elaine Hamlett was traveling southbound near milepost 127 at approximately 8:18 p.m. when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. According to a preliminary investigation by Oregon State Police, Hamlett was
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has extended the application deadline and updated the session schedule for its upcoming 2026–2027 County College program due to scheduling conflicts. Community members now have until Oct. 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. to submit their applications for the program, which begins on Oct. 15, 2026. County College is a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management demobilized the State-level Emergency Coordination Center today, transitioning its activation status to Level four – Steady State. The transition reflects current wildfire conditions and a reduced need for state-level support and supplemental firefighting resources on the ground. State emergency officials emphasized that the downgrade does
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz held a town hall meeting in Prineville, Ore., to speak with local residents about the Rowe Creek Complex fire and hear about its impacts. The meeting lasted for more than 2 hours. The gathering marked Bentz’s fifth fire-related town hall as he has traveled across his district.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The skies over Madras will come alive with precision jets, aerobatic maneuvers, and historic warbirds as the 26th annual Airshow of the Cascades returns to the Madras Municipal Airport Friday and Saturday. Organizers describe the event as more than an airshow. The two-day festival combines aerial performances with aircraft displays, rides,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Emergency room visits for E-bike injuries in Saint Charles are reaching new highs. Today, the number of injures reached 83 for this year, matching the total number of injuries recorded for all of 2025. The trend puts the area on track to see roughly 50% more E-bike before the end of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local organizations in Bend can now apply for funding to help make a positive impact on the environment. The City of Bend’s Climate Action Partner grant program provides funding for projects that support the city’s community climate action plan. The deadline to apply is September 8th, 2026. To learn more about
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Fire restrictions remain in effect on all BLM public lands in Oregon and Washington as the Pacific Northwest faces a record-setting wildfire season. More than 2.5 million acres have already burned across the Northwest. BLM officials are urging hikers, hunters, and other recreators to use extreme caution and follow all fire restrictions
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, evacuation levels are continuing to be reduced around the Rowe Creek Complex thanks to the ongoing work of fire crews. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says there are now no Level 3 – Go Now or Level 2 – Be Set evacuation notifications remaining for the fire. A
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — An accidental house fire caused an estimated $315,000 in damage in Northwest Bend this morning before firefighters quickly contained the blaze, officials said. Bend Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched just before 9 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of NW Fresno Avenue. Firefighters arrived on the
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(Update: adding video, comments from Bend Park and Rec) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From new pickleball courts to upgraded ball fields and trails, an $8 million improvement project at Pine Nursery Park is nearing completion. Some of the newest additions include eight pickleball courts, a full basketball court, three new entrances to the off-leash area,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ruffwear, a dog clothing company based in Bend, donated approximately $15,000 in cash and gear to the Humane Society of Central Oregon in recognition of International Dog Day. The holiday is observed to celebrate dogs and encourage pet adoption. In addition to the financial and product donation, Ruffwear employees spent the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council has passed a total ban on the use and sale of fireworks following a second reading. The council voted 5-1 in favor of the measure. The city considered the ban this month following a public hearing where several residents raised complaints. First responders reported to the council
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Happening next, AAA is expecting a busy, and more expensive, labor day weekend for travelers. AAA booking data shows Alaska cruises, national parks, Central Oregon, and the Oregon coast are among the top destinations for Oregonians. Many travel expenses are up compared to last year, including domestic flights, hotels, cruises and gas–but rental cars and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest revenue and economic forecast is holding steady overall, but some numbers are raising concerns about the state’s economy. The forecast shows corporate income tax and corporate activities tax revenue projections dropping by a combined $187 million. House Republican Leader Lucetta Elmer of McMinnville says the numbers are a warning sign
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OREGON (KTVZ) — More than 1,900 Oregon households have received long-term rental assistance since July of last year through a program run by Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS). The program helps people stay housed after exiting homelessness. More than 500 people in rural Oregon have received help since the program expanded to those communities.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest lifted the temporary emergency closure for the Akawa Butte Fire area today, reopening the land to the public while urging visitors to exercise caution. Forest Service officials warned that burned landscapes contain safety hazards that did not exist prior to the fire or were worsened by its
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