SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Oregon emergency officials are testing the state’s ability to recover from a major volcanic eruption. The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is holding a statewide exercise this week. running through Friday. The exercise, called “Getting Through Larhar’d Times,” brings together state agencies, counties, tribes, and community partners. Participants are
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue will host an open house this Saturday, Oct. 17, in celebration of Fire Prevention Month. The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Fire Station, located at 63377 NE Jamison St. in Bend. The event supports this year’s Fire Prevention Month
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Middle School has completed construction on a new 4,000-square-foot wrestling room built through community fundraising and volunteer efforts. The facility will provide a dedicated practice space for middle school wrestlers in the district. The project was funded and built through contributions from the Crook County Mat Club, local businesses,
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JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police say a missing 67-year-old Nevada man was found buried on a property in rural Josephine County, where two other men were found dead following a shooting involving detectives. Andrew Forrest Odom, 67, of Incline Village, Nevada, was reported missing to the Medford Police Department on Oct. 1,
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(KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims against the U.S. Department of Labor over the cancellation of more than $45 million in federal unemployment grants. The legal action, brought by a coalition featuring attorneys general from 12 states and the governors of Kentucky and
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MEDFORD, Ore. (KTVZ) — Democratic Governor Tina Kotek and Republican State Senator Christine Drazan faced off Wednesday night in an Oregon Gubernatorial debate. The debate was hosted by our Medford affiliate, KOBI, and Southern Oregon University. The candidates answered questions on a range of topics, including education, healthcare, and abortion. They were also asked about homelessness, snap
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UPDATE: The vehicle has been found, but officials are still looking for 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles and Mari Martinez. BEAVERTON, Ore. (KTVZ) — An AMBER Alert has been issued. Officials are looking for a 2022 White Mercedes GLB, Oregon license plate M A M I I I. 3-year-old Joshua Ovalles was last seen October 6th at
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Columbia Park and the Gilchrist Bridge in Bend will close to public use starting Monday, Oct. 19, at 8 a.m. for riverbank restoration and bridge replacement. The closures are expected to remain in place through early summer 2027. Years of heavy public use led to deterioration along the Columbia Park riverbank
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight Central Oregon public service and health agencies issued a joint statement today urging parents, riders and drivers to take proactive safety measures amid the rising popularity of e-bikes and electric rideables. The organizations emphasized that preventing serious injuries requires a collective effort across the community, citing safety risks associated with
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades enrolled 1,258 total students for the fall 2026 term, according to preliminary data released Thursday. The fall entry includes 296 new undergraduate students, driven by growth in mechanical engineering and several other recent degree programs. The preliminary report shows significant gains in degree programs established to meet regional
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today more than $1 million in federal grant funding to strengthen addiction and recovery services in Eastern Oregon. The $1.05 million award is intended to expand local treatment options and combat the ongoing opioid epidemic in rural areas. The grant comes from the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With 27 days remaining until the midterm election, Oregon voters are preparing for upcoming deadlines under the state’s vote-by-mail system. New voters must register by Oct. 13 to receive a ballot. Vote-by-mail has been the standard voting method in Oregon for nearly 30 years. State voters approved Ballot Measure 60 in
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon has made significant progress in reducing tobacco use, meeting or exceeding all three tobacco-reduction goals established for 2017–2025, according to a new report from the Oregon Health Authority. The report, Evaluating the Impact of Statewide Policies on Tobacco Use and Sales, examines tobacco-use and sales trends before and after Oregon
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OREGON (KTVZ) — Right now, it’s Fire Prevention Week, and local fire agencies are reminding people how to stay safe. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue says, if you’re flying, keep your lithium-ion battery devices in sight. That includes phones, laptops and power banks. Travelers are reminded to keep these devices with them in the aircraft
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is reminding eligible small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations that low-interest federal disaster loans are available following severe storms and wildfires this summer. The U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in working capital for
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Council on Aging of Central Oregon launched its annual Food Fur All fundraising campaign today. The campaign raises funds for Pet Pals, a program that provides pet food, supplies and veterinary care to Meals on Wheels clients across Central Oregon. The Pet Pals program currently serves 164 Meals on Wheels
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum announced Tuesday that the Scio Rural Fire Protection District has received a $1.19 million federal grant to enhance firefighter safety and operational capabilities. The funding will directly assist the local department in expanding fire prevention efforts and maintaining adequate response personnel. The grant was awarded through the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The field of competitors in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest has been narrowed to four semifinalists after the second round of voting concluded yesterday. The annual competition, presented by Oregon Business & Industry, is currently in its fourth year. The four remaining products in the contest are PNW
Continue Reading Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School District in Prineville, Ore., received a $15,000 grant from the Rural Oregon Community Foundation for a new student program. The funding will support the district’s Western Way of Life – Student Leadership Initiative, which aims to develop leadership skills and promote rural traditions. Each school within the
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CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum announced her support Monday for the Medicare for All Act, saying rising healthcare costs are forcing too many Oregonians to choose between medical care and other basic expenses. Bynum, D-Oregon, made the announcement during an event at the Portland Waterfront, where she said the legislation would help
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