Crook County School Board and District leaders are asking the community to weigh in as the board considers whether to appoint Dr. Joel Hoff as the district’s permanent superintendent.
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(Update: Adding quotes from Governor Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– House Speaker Julie Fahey and Senate President Rob Wagner announced Wednesday they will introduce legislation to set the date of the referendum on House Bill 3991 for May 19, aligning the vote with Oregon’s statewide primary election. The Democratic leaders said the goal
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fog continues to hang over much of Central Oregon this week, and one of the biggest impacts has been at local airports. In Redmond, some flights have faced delays or even been re-routed because of limited visibility. Despite that, Redmond Airport staff say the overall impact has been minor. Customer Service
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(UPDATE: Adding video and quote from Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A majority of Bend and Deschutes County leaders agreed at a joint meeting Tuesday to extend the Juniper Ridge Temporary Safe Stay Area six more months, to mid-2027. But there was reluctance and some opposition from both elected boards amid an end to federal funding and a desire to fully close
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Update: Video from Jan 20th protest in Bend BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Protesters gathered today in both Bend and Redmond as part of the ongoing Fifty-Fifty-One series of demonstrations. Today’s protests focused on opposing ICE raids and the deployment of troops against American civilians. The timing coincided with the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump taking office.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Warm, sunny weather continues across Central Oregon, with highs in the upper 40s and light winds. The mild stretch is melting snow at Mt. Bachelor, forcing Outback and Northwest lifts to close starting today while crews work to repair thin coverage areas. These lifts are expected to reopen Friday, Jan. 23, if conditions allow. Skiers
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State senators Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) and Anthony Broadman (D-Bend), working with the Oregon Hunters Association, introduced legislation this week to protect Oregonians’ access to public lands through “corner crossing.” Corner crossing, or stepping from public land to public land where adjoining corners of public and private lands meet, has been a legal uncertainty in
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation for the 2026 legislative session to allow the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon. “The bill responds to continued interest from small businesses, farmers, contractors, and community members seeking affordable, practical
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PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) -– It’s been another calm week for gas prices across the country, with 45 states seeing pump prices change by a nickel or less, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Higher crude oil prices have kept the national average for regular gas from falling, while prices in Oregon and other West Coast states continue
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dudley’s Bookshop Café will open a second location this spring, coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. It will be the Old Mill’s first and only independent bookstore. “The Old Mill District has always been one of the few places in town that makes sense for a small business like ours,” said
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A powerful Oregon legislative committee chair is calling for increased “safeguards and protections” on the use of data collected by a controversial crime-fighting technology scanning license plates that critics fear the Trump administration will weaponize. Sen. Floyd Prozanski, a Eugene Democrat who chairs the Senate Judiciary
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(UPDATE: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s National Blood Donor Month, and right now, the American Red Cross says there’s an urgent need for donations. According to the organization, about 400 blood drives were impacted due to extreme winter weather last month alone, and requests from hospitals have exceeded the available supply of blood–leading to about
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camping passes for Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 will go on sale at 12:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, January 21st. The resort’s signature spring event will happen April 16th-19th and guests can look forward to new entertainment, programs, and amenities. Entrance to the festival center is free but overnight access requires a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known for using horses to help people heal — physically and emotionally. The ranch offers equine-assisted therapy to people of all ages, providing mental wellness support through human-animal connection. Riding and working with horses can also benefit balance, strength, and
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The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The National Road Safety Foundation is leading National Passenger Safety Week, January 19th-26th, aiming to empower passengers to speak up when they notice unsafe driving behavior such as speeding or distractions behind the wheel.
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By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — There’s an ambitious effort underway at the Capitol to overhaul how the state determines funding levels for schools, but lawmakers are torn over the timing and larger questions about the goals of Oregon’s public education system. Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, and Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, co-chairs
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over an hour and a half, Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Janelle Bynum took questions from members of the community on Saturday. They were answering questions on both foreign and domestic policy. Both Sen. Wyden and Rep. Bynum took about 12 questions together, giving insight into how they voted on recent
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden is in Central Oregon this week, speaking at town halls in Madras and Sisters. While he is in town, he stopped by the KTVZ News studios. We discussed a wide variety of topics, from ICE to wildfires. During the conversation, I asked him about rural schools’ funding. The
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(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director Giancarlo Gatto departs and three veteran division heads form an innovative and collaborative team of managing directors. Clay Pruitt, one of the new Co-Executive Directors of BendFilm, told KTVZ News “I mean, the
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Theodore the dachshund was in the KTVZ studio today for Pet Pals. Other than being incredibly adorable, he is shy, sweet and loving. Lynne, Director of community partnerships for HSCO, says he and his litter are warm and bubbly once they get to know you. Apparently, Theodore is also a talented racer! If you want
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