OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, the Trump Administration is moving to end a decades-old rule protecting millions of acres of undeveloped national forest land, including roughly two million acres here in Oregon. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The rule limits road construction, logging, and other development across nearly
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Back-to-school season is here, and Oregon insurance officials say now is a good time for families to review their coverage–especially if a student is heading to college, or a teen is getting behind the wheel. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation says students living in a dorm may have personal belongings covered
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WASHINGTON D.C. (KTVZ) — U.S. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley demanded today that federal health and homeland security agencies immediately stop transferring Medicaid data to immigration enforcement officials following acknowledged court order violations. The demand follows an acknowledgment by the Department of Health and Human Services that it transferred protected Medicaid information—including records
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OREGON (KTVZ) Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is demanding answers about a $2 million payment made to a company connected to President Trump. Wyden is asking the commerce department to provide information about its relationship with South Korean company Base Group. Trump’s 2026 financial disclosure shows Base Group paid $2 million last year to the President’s
Continue ReadingBend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Redmond High School has received $5,000 in funding and is now in the running for a $1 million football field renovation through T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition. The school was randomly selected as a $5K Fridays sweepstakes winner. The national contest features more than $8.4 million in total prizes for
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Students participating in extracurricular athletics will require sports physicals for the upcoming school year, according to a recent back-to-school reminder. These physicals, which can be requested from health care providers during annual wellness visits using the OSAA form, are mandatory for all student participants.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Open Arts Center will host a free art gathering for adults from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, allowing participants to connect with local artists and create work in a community setting.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Senior Oregon National Guard leaders traveled to the Grasshopper Fire camp near Tygh Valley today to visit Air National Guard members supporting wildland firefighting operations and thank them for their service. The Grasshopper Fire has burned more than 90,000 acres and was 47% contained as of yesterday. The fire camp supporting response
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Oregon. The campaign, led statewide by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, aims to recognize emergency managers and highlight community disaster preparedness. The state campaign aligns with a national effort organized by the International Association of Emergency
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon housing starts increased by 11.3% year-over-year during the first half of 2026, marking a second consecutive year of statewide construction growth. The increase occurred as national housing production dropped by 1.3% over the same period. Gov. Tina Kotek announced the production figures, pointing to state administrative efforts to reduce regulatory
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek hosted a roundtable discussion on Saturday at an Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon food bank in Northeast Portland to address major federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Approximately 35,000 Oregonians have lost their SNAP benefits under federal law HR 1, which expanded work requirements and altered eligibility
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Bend, OR. (KTVZ) — The Grocery Outlet Independence from Hunger Campaign raised $16,546 during the month of July to support local children and families through the Family Access Network. The funds raised will be converted into Grocery Outlet gift cards and distributed to Crook County clients throughout the year. This marks the fourth consecutive year
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang will host an informal “coffee with a commissioner” session at Red Point Climbing, Coffee and Taps in Terrebonne on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Residents are invited to attend the event to share questions and ideas regarding Deschutes County.
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in a lawsuit against federal agencies over demands for personal data belonging to 17 million commercial drivers. The legal challenge follows threats from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to withhold more than
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon schools are seeing an increase in students regularly attending class, but one state lawmaker says more work is needed. New data shows more than 7,000Â additional students regularly attended school during the 2025-26 school year. That brings Oregon’s regular attendance rate to 64.5%. State Representative Lamar Wise says the numbers
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UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon National Guard crews are making a big difference in the fight against the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County. Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters are dropping water on the fire, helping ground crews slow the flames and protect nearby communities. So far this season, Oregon National Guard aircrews have made
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says the state will continue following medical guidance on childhood vaccinations, despite recent changes at the federal level. Governor Kotek says Oregon will continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule. The West Coast Health Alliance, made up of Oregon, Washington,
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, fire officials are asking Oregonians to use extreme caution as wildfires continue burning across the state and firefighting resources remain stretched. The National Weather Service is warning of critical fire weather, including thunderstorms, lightning and strong, unpredictable winds. Officials say even a small spark could quickly start a new fire.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Shop with a Cop program will host a fundraiser this Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Elks Lodge to benefit local children. The event features a poker tournament starting at 3 p.m., an $80 buy-in, a 50-50 raffle and food.
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — As fire season impacts Central Oregon, experts at Think Wild are advising residents on how to safely assist displaced wildlife while respecting evacuation zones and road closures. They’re also reminding people to not approach or handle wild animals unless they are in immediate danger, and to contatact wildlife professionals for guidance.
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