PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are easing in most states, including Oregon, this week, despite crude oil prices hovering around $100 per barrel, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Normally, the seasonal transition to winter-blend gas and the usual decrease in demand for gas give drivers some significant relief in the fall. But elevated crude oil
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue is moving to adopt a new Wildland-Urban Interface Code to help protect homes, neighborhoods and natural areas in Central Oregon as wildfire risks continue to rise. The proposed code aims to increase safety in fire-prone locations across the community. It focuses on strengthening standards for defensible space,
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Prineville is reminding families to stay safe while celebrating Halloween. As trick-or-treaters head out for a night of spooky fun, officials recommend carrying a flashlight or glow stick to help children stay visible to drivers. Walking with a friend and sticking together are also encouraged. Parents should check
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend residents can attend an open house on Thursday, Oct. 29, to learn about the planned expansion of the Bond Street and Reed Market Road roundabout and share their priorities with the project team.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor picked up 2-3 inches of snow in the base area overnight, bringing fresh snowfall to the mountain. In photos and video provided by the resort, the mountain is starting to look like a winter wonderland, with a targeted early December opening date.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students in Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy got hands-on search and rescue training over the weekend. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team worked with students Sunday, teaching them how to track people, recover evidence, and use police radios. The program gives students a chance to learn directly from law
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County voters who need a replacement ballot mailed for the Nov. 3 General Election must request one by Thursday, Oct. 29. Thursday is the last day the county elections office can send replacement ballots through the mail. Voters who have not received their ballot by mail or who require a
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SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Secretary of State’s office says it was informed Thursday afternoon by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice that the agency would deploy election monitors to Multnomah County on Election Day. “Oregon’s elections are secure, accurate, and fair, and we always welcome observers to watch our American
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced Friday that the Treasury will return about $7 million in unclaimed property this month to about 13,000 people as part of the agency’s 2026 “Checks Without Claims” initiative. Typically, people need to file a claim with Oregon’s Unclaimed Property Program to receive their unclaimed funds.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond is inviting residents, employees and local businesses to help shape the community’s housing future by participating in a public survey scheduled to run through Friday, Nov. 6. The survey is here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PVTDSTK
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Brewery in Bend is offering free kids meals at its downtown pub through the end of October to help support local families. The brewery is also offering Bend-La Pine teachers and first responders a 25% discount off their entire bill through the end of the month. The effort includes a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit is offering free rides on Bend bus routes, Dial-A-Ride and Community Connector routes 24, 29 and 30 through Monday, Oct. 26. The fare-free service was launched following a tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School. The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council authorized the temporary transportation assistance to support the local
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is encouraging residents across the state to dispose of expired and unused prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24. Hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the event offers free and anonymous drop-off sites at participating pharmacies and law enforcement agencies from
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — RAD Camps and Dudley’s Bookshop are partnering to host a community memorial walk in Bend for Megan Lambert, one of the victims killed in the Silver Rail Elementary shooting. The event is organized to honor Lambert’s memory while bringing community members together to show support for those affected by the Silver
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Worthy Brewing in Bend is hosting a community gathering for students, parents, school staff and others affected by a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary. The event aims to provide a dedicated space for community members to share their concerns, ask questions and connect with support resources as the community begins to
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Lone Pine Coffee will offer free coffee to teachers at its Cushing Drive and Harriman Street locations this Thursday and Friday to show appreciation for educators. The business says it hopes to show its appreciation for teachers and the role they play in the lives of students during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Four comfort dogs from LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs traveled to Bend to support the Bend-La Pine Schools community. Isaac, Rahab, Fischer and Zachaeus visited the district’s Education Center, offering comfort and a calming presence following the recent tragedy.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Hook & Plow in Bend is offering free kids meals through October 31 to support families impacted by the Silver Rail Elementary tragedy. The restaurant hopes to ease the burden on local families as the community continues to heal.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Synergy Ceramics Studio in Bend will offer free open studio hours Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., giving community members a safe, welcoming place to gather and find support during this difficult time.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Clerk’s Office conducted a public certification test, also known as a logic and accuracy test, yesterday morning to ensure its vote counting system functions correctly ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
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