MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County has demonstrated significant economic improvement, moving from the state’s most economically distressed county in 2023 to the eighth position in a new report. Business Oregon released the latest ranking on Feb. 12, 2026, reflecting substantial gains in the local economy. This progress signals a stronger economic outlook for the
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Peter Richardson, a journalist and author, will speak about his latest book, “Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine,” at Oregon State University – Cascades on May 13. The free event, requiring registration, will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. in Bend, Ore. Richardson’s book documents the founding of Rolling Stone magazine in
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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting on April 22 where it approved several grant recommendations totaling over $11 million and adopted new rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, operations. The commission also denied a petition seeking to change the extra vehicle fee rule for motorhomes. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Farmers Market will return to downtown Bend on Wednesday, May 6, marking the start of another season. The market, located in Brooks Alley just off Drake Park, offers fresh food, community connections and a lively atmosphere. The market aims to support local farmers, ranchers, bakers and artisan food producers
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Indian Head Casino is hosting a series of job fairs this week, starting tomorrow, with opportunities in food and beverage, facility management and more. The events, which will also take place at Plateau Travel Plaza in Madras, offer a chance to meet managers and explore various roles. Don’t miss the
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have increased 7.3 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $5.00 per gallon today. The national average price for gasoline has also risen, climbing 7.0 cents per gallon to $4.04 per gallon. Gasoline prices across the state are currently $1.14 per gallon higher than
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As prescribed burning ramps up across Central Oregon, state and local agencies say a combination of real-time monitoring, weather modeling and community planning is key to limiting smoke impacts in Bend and surrounding areas. The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) relies on meteorologists who track air quality using Department of Environmental
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Update: adding details about DUII, crash, and suspect admitting to drinking. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A high-speed rollover crash on Highway 97 in Redmond on Sunday brought down power lines and temporarily closed a section of the road. The driver involved in the crash was arrested and cited for driving under the influence of intoxicants
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(Update: adding information from Bend’s town hall on April 26th, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday for a legislative town hall in Bend, and brought big questions to Central Oregon lawmakers — touching on everything from wildfire and water concerns to federal funding cuts and growing political division.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Health care reform took center stage at Trinity Episcopal Church this week, where Central Oregon residents gathered for a town hall focused on the future of universal coverage in the state. The discussion, hosted by Health Care for All Oregon, comes as lawmakers and advocates explore ways to make care more
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Music Festival has selected Bend artist Michele Michael’s acrylic painting “Strawberry Skies” as the featured artwork for its 2026 season. The 18-by-24-inch piece will appear on the cover of the festival’s program magazine and will be auctioned July 18 during the annual Raise the Baton fundraising party. The event
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Hundreds of youth and volunteers from the Heart of Oregon Corps converged on Dry Canyon Park in Redmond for a major cleanup on Global Youth Service Day. Their efforts included addressing a significant safety concern by removing hazardous makeshift forts hidden along the canyon walls. Each year, the Heart of Oregon Corps
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild released a rehabilitated bald eagle today in a field north of Prineville. Local farmers discovered the injured bald eagle hopping and walking in the area, prompting them to contact Think Wild for assistance. The wildlife rescue organization identified the bird’s chest injury, and it spent a month in their
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening today, three prescribed burns are set to take place around Central Oregon. -10 a.m. 4/24 on 100 acres 3 miles NW of Sisters, W of Hwy 20 along FSR 1012. -10 a.m. 4/24 on 363 acres 11 miles south of Bend and 4 miles east of Lava Butte -11 a.m.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general, along with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, have asked a federal court to permanently block an executive order restricting mail-in voting. The coalition filed a motion for summary judgment today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Electric vehicle drivers can expect 24 new public DC fast charging station options over the next few years across the state, including here in Central Oregon. The Oregon Department of Transportation Climate Office recently selected seven private electric vehicle charging companies for $16.7 million in federal grants. These grants will fund the
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(Update: adding comments from Deschutes County Clerk) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the May primary election fast-approaching, Deschutes County voters are being reminded that not all ballots will look the same — and an upcoming deadline could impact what you see. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison says Oregon’s closed primary system means voters must be
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) In what President Donald Trump called “the single largest deregulatory action in American history, by far.” his administration revoked the 2009 Environmental Protection Agency Endangerment Finding. Essentially pulling the federal rug out from under states and their emission standards. It limits states powers to regulate emissions and puts Oregon off track for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The gathering focused on connection, honesty and momentum for women in business, centered on the concept of leverage. This gathering addressed how women use leverage to build businesses, make career-defining decisions
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue unit responded to a call for help on Wednesday, Apr. 23, after a hiker began experiencing a medical issue and became mildly hypothermic on South Sister. The call was initiated at 4:45 p.m. Two males in their 20s, who had traveled from the
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