Salem, ORE. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Union and Wallowa County Circuit Court. This opening in the 10th Judicial District follows the upcoming retirement of Judge Thomas B. Powers. Judge Powers is scheduled to retire on Dec. 1, 2026. Gov. Kotek stated
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek appointed Zohra Bakhtary Tourville to the Washington County Circuit Court on Friday. The appointment is effective immediately, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Theodore Sims. Bakhtary Tourville currently serves as a Beaverton Municipal Court Judge. In her current role, she leads the nationally recognized B-SOBR
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HOOD RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — On July 15th, 2026, Oregon State Police arrested Gregory Adam Polanski, 43, after he struck two Oregon Department of Transportation workers on a closed Interstate 84 off-ramp in Hood River and then left the scene. Polanski was booked into the Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR) on charges including reckless
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Wheeler County, ORE. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon experienced widespread lightning activity yesterday, July 15, 2026, with more than 2,000 strikes initiating more than 50 wildfires across areas managed by Central Oregon Fire Management Service and the Oregon Department of Forestry. The highest concentration of these fires is in Wheeler County, including the Crosswhite Fire, which
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Bend, ORE. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department is seeking applications from community members to serve on its Police Chief’s Advisory Council. Applications for the council must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. The Police Chief’s Advisory Council, which was rebooted in 2022, aims to build and maintain trust between the Bend
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ)—Dutch Bros Coffee and the Dutch Bros Foundation are partnering with Make-A-Wish Oregon for a fundraiser this Friday, July 17. The event will see the Dutch Bros Foundation donate $1 from every drink sold at select locations in Oregon and Southwest Washington The initiative aims to support Make-A-Wish Oregon in granting life-changing wishes
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Sisters, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest has opened a public comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment of the Sisters Canyons Active Restoration Project. The project covers approximately 17,500 acres north of Sisters, Ore., and aims to enhance forest resiliency while mitigating the risk of large-scale high severity wildfires. Comments must be submitted
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek is calling on the Trump administration to withdraw a proposed federal rule that would change how billions of dollars in federal grants are distributed and managed. In formal comments submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, the state warns the proposal could inject politics into funding decisions,
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(Update: adding corrected video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of cyclists from around the world rolled into Central Oregon this weekend, crossing the finish line of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder on Sunday after days of riding some of the state’s most rugged terrain. Now in its seventh year, the sold-out event brought 400 riders
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nine local bands will perform at Bands for Bread, a free benefit concert to fight food insecurity, on Friday, July 31. The second annual event takes place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Boneyard Pub in Bend, Oregon, and supports the efforts of St. Vincent de Paul – Bend. Boneyard
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BEND, OR (KTVZ) — The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon will host “Welcome the Night” on July 15, an after-hours event celebrating nocturnal wildlife, astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies. The event offers hands-on discovery and activities designed to engage visitors in the wonders of the dark. “Welcome the Night” runs from
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is awarding about $97.1 million in additional federal funding to improve the health and well-being of Oregon’s rural communities this year. These grants will support 136 new projects across all counties in the state. This announcement brings Oregon’s total awarded for rural health initiatives to about $175.3
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OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded more than $500,000 in grants to 59 nonprofit organizations across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The funding supports programs focused on education, foster youth, food security, housing stability, workforce development and access to summer camp for underserved children. The grants are part of the credit union’s bi-annual Community Grants &
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One in ten residents in Deschutes County access services annually through the Deschutes Children’s Foundation campuses. This reach represents nearly 21,000 children and family members who received critical services in 2025 through the foundation’s four locations. The foundation works to provide space and support for 23 nonprofit partners across Bend, Redmond
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon drivers could be getting some relief at the pump. According to GasBuddy, the average price of regular gas in Oregon has dropped 11.2 cents over the past week, now sitting at $4.49 a gallon. That’s nearly 59 cents lower than a month ago, but still about 54 cents higher than
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Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions and images of animal mutilation that some readers may find disturbing. HARNEY COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — For generations, stories of cattle mutilations have circulated across the American West. They’ve been featured on shows and documentaries like Unsolved Mysteries and Ancient Aliens, fueling decades of speculation ranging from cults, conspiracies,
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Health Authority is encouraging residents to plan for safe July 4 celebrations, urging individuals to “Rethink the Drink” to prevent excessive alcohol use. The initiative emphasizes planning ahead to protect individuals, families and communities as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. Excessive alcohol consumption contributes to motor vehicle crashes, preventable
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WILSONVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s something you don’t hear about often in Oregon: a young black bear made an unexpected visit to Wilsonville on the night of June 29th, drawing several calls to local authorities. Officers with the Wilsonville Police Department responded to the sighting around 10:45 p.m. Using their patrol vehicles, they safely directed
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has implemented strict fire restrictions across all of its public lands in Oregon and Washington This comes as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches, with national firefighting resources already stretched. Individuals responsible for starting wildfires face severe penalties, including fines up to $100,000, up to 12
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire officials are reminding residents about firework safety for the Fourth of July. Public safety advice includes soaking all used fireworks in water for at least 24 hours before disposal. The city of Bend implemented its fireworks restrictions in 2021, allowing only novelty items such as sparklers, smoke bombs and
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