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Amid ‘challenging times,’ Madras councilors appoint experienced interim city administrator David Clyne

April 1, 2026 12:50 pm Barney Lerten, Tyson Beauchemin

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to appoint David Clyne as new interim city administrator, expressing confidence in his abilities to help solve the city’s recent leadership struggles. The city’s employment agreement with Clyne, who most recently served as city administrator in Independence, Oregon, will be effective next Monday, April

Oregon DMV and ODOT warn of text message scam stealing drivers’ personal info

April 1, 2026 8:43 am Matthew Draxton

SALEM, ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon DMV issued a warning Wednesday regarding a text message phishing scam targeting drivers. The fraudulent messages falsely claim that recipients owe money for unpaid tolls, license suspensions or traffic violations. Scammers are sending these messages across the country to lure residents to fake

Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission Finalizes 2026 Recreational Trails Plan

April 1, 2026 8:16 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Commission approved the final 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails Plan during its February meeting. The 10-year plan establishes priorities for grant funding and outlines actions to improve non-motorized, motorized and water trails on public land across the state. The plan addresses emerging trends and issues facing the

‘Incredible generosity’: RDM thanks community for donations, suspends Neighbor-to-Neighbor Care Drive

April 1, 2026 7:43 am Kelsey Merison

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now at Redmond Municipal Airport, donation collection has been suspended. You may remember from our reporting, community members and businesses have been dropping off donations at the airport for TSA workers–from gift cards to fresh meals. This, as the partial government shutdown had TSA agents working without pay for weeks.

There’s Good News: Think Wild Central Oregon thanks volunteers

April 1, 2026 7:43 am Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, Think Wild Central Oregon was paid a special visit. Staff from Whole Foods Market spent the day volunteering at the nonprofit wildlife hospital. In a Facebook post, Think Wild said in part, “We are seriously impressed with how much this group got done, including a duckling fence enclosure, large

Central Oregon Spring Break Blitz results in 13 DUII arrests, no fatal crashes

March 31, 2026 7:42 pm Triton Notary

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) Central Oregon law enforcement agencies reported no fatal or serious-injury crashes during a three-day safety enforcement period that concluded Friday, March 27. The operation, known as the Spring Break Blitz, resulted in 13 arrests for driving under the influence of intoxicants and more than 550 traffic stops. The coordinated effort was

Deschutes Trails Coalition offers $30,000 grants for trail projects

March 31, 2026 7:25 pm Triton Notary

DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Small Project Grant program. The initiative will award up to $30,000 to support multiple trail-focused projects within the Deschutes National Forest and Deschutes County. The grant program is designed to fund small-scale projects that maintain or restore

Sunriver-area woman, parents sentenced in severe abuse case; judge tells boy: ‘I’m sorry’

March 31, 2026 7:00 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After emotional statements by a now-11-year-old boy and the Sunriver-area woman accused of severely abusing and neglecting him, a Deschutes County judge sentenced Sarah Session on Tuesday to more than 17 years in prison. Her parents also now face prison and jail time. But first, Circuit Judge Alison Emerson, who convicted Session and her parents last month after a three-week trial, told her small,

Truck driver charged with manslaughter in deadly Highway 20 crash pleads not guilty; bail reduced

March 31, 2026 4:40 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A truck driver whose jackknifed rig on Highway 20 east of Bend caused a crash and the death of a newlywed couple has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and other charges. Deschutes County Circuit Judge Wells Ashby on Monday scheduled a Jan. 19, 2027 start for a nine-day jury trial of Rajinder Kumar, 32. The judge also set a Jan. 5 trial readiness

Bend leaders push for housing at all income levels as prices outpace wages

March 31, 2026 11:07 am Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend’s population continues to climb, city leaders say the growing gap between housing costs and local incomes is becoming one of the community’s most pressing challenges. The city’s population has grown from about 74,000 in 2010 to more than 110,000 in 2026, according to city data and World Population Review.

Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath Sr. remembered for decades of leadership

March 31, 2026 12:36 pm Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to fly at half-staff Tuesday and Wednesday in honor of Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath Sr., who passed away Sunday. The order applies to flags at all public institutions from sunrise to sunset. Tribal and State Leaders Pay Tribute Heath was one

Deschutes County Search and Rescue, National Guard helicopter crew rescue injured snowboarder west of Bend

March 31, 2026 11:59 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crew helped nearly two-dozen Deschutes County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue volunteers bring an injured snowboarder to safety west of Bend Monday in an operation that took until after nightfall to conclude. The call for help came in at 2:40 p.m. Monday, after a 44-year-old

St. Charles Foundation invests $1.5M in cardiac care facilities upgrade

March 31, 2026 11:09 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation has invested $1.5 million to upgrade cardiac care facilities at St. Charles Bend, including the opening of new electrophysiology and cardiac catheterization labs. The investment allows physicians to perform advanced procedures and has resulted in a 27% increase in electrophysiology treatments over the past year. The upgrades focus

Oregon Department of Human Services offers free tax filing assistance for youth

March 31, 2026 10:55 am Matthew Draxton

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Human Services is providing free tax filing assistance to young people and low-income residents through its Tax Infrastructure Grant Program. The initiative funds IRS-certified community organizations, Tribal governments and educators to help workers secure potential refunds. The program specifically addresses the needs of young people in their

49th Sunriver Music Festival announces 2026 dates and American Composers Program

March 31, 2026 10:48 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 49th annual Sunriver Music Festival is scheduled to take place Aug. 10-20, 2026, in Bend and Sunriver. Artistic Director and Conductor Brett Mitchell curated the upcoming summer season to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The 2026 programming features works by American composers alongside classical favorites. The repertoire

Annual math contest at Central Oregon Community College to draw 150 students

March 31, 2026 10:35 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College will host its annual High School Math Contest on Thursday, April 16, at the Bend campus. This year’s event, themed “Math to the Future,” will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The competition was first held in 1978 and attracts more than 150 students from

Deschutes County hosts open house for Terrebonne Community Plan update

March 31, 2026 9:38 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Community Development will host a public open house on April 7 to gather input for the update of the Terrebonne Community Plan. The event is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Terrebonne Community School cafeteria, located at 1199 B Avenue in Terrebonne. The open house serves as

Oregon Heritage Tree Committee seeks nominations for 2026 program

March 31, 2026 9:13 am Matthew Draxton

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Travel Information Council and its volunteer Oregon Heritage Tree Committee are inviting communities across the state to nominate and celebrate heritage trees for 2026. The call for nominations coincides with the start of Arbor Month in April, which the committee uses to promote the educational and historical value of Oregon’s

Rimrock Trails launches youth behavioral health center in Prineville

March 31, 2026 8:33 am Kelsey Merison

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails launched a new program in Prineville to provide immediate behavioral health support for youth in Crook County. The Assessment and Resource Center (ARC) offers same-day assessments for young people and their families without the need for an appointment or referral. The program is located at the Prineville Outpatient Clinic

Van Perry brings global leadership experience to Central Oregon nonprofit

March 31, 2026 8:25 am Matthew Draxton

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Van Perry has joined the Family Access Network Board of Directors, bringing more than 30 years of global leadership experience to the Central Oregon nonprofit. Perry has a background in scaling organizations across multiple industries, including technology, real estate and the public sector. The Family Access Network, which began in 1993,

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