Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday.…
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Oregon governor forms new committee to advise on massive data center growth
Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the…
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Portland police search, unable to find man suspected of shooting two officers
By Sabrina Pierre, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Two Portland police officers were shot and wounded Monday night in Northeast Portland, prompting a…
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AAA: Oregon gas prices stay ‘calm,’ though Bend’s edged upward last week
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…
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Dudley’s Bookshop to open second location in Bend’s Old Mill District
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…
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Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider owners’ wildfire prevention efforts
Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s…
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Governor Kotek secures $25 million for Oregon hospitals to protect maternity care
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday a coordinated effort with the Oregon Health Authority and the Hospital Association of…
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Flock debate: Oregon lawmakers poised to tackle ‘fishing expedition’ searches of license plate data
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A powerful Oregon legislative committee chair is calling for increased “safeguards…
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Oregon State Fire Marshal urges home fire safety amidst Community Risk Reduction Week
Salem, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Fire Marshal is urging Oregonians to take preventative action and to be mindful in order to prevent home…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert Town Hall series continues in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced that Sheriff Ty Rupert will hold a Town Hall meeting in Sisters on Wednesday,…
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BLOOD SHORTAGE: American Red Cross urges blood donations
(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…
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Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan 2026 camping passes go on sale Wednesday
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…
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One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US
By Meteorologist Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — A major winter storm — among the most extreme and widespread in years — is set to lash more than…
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The US had a record-breaking year for measles. It may be the start of a deadly comeback
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday marks one year since a measles outbreak started in West Texas, and there have been new cases in the…
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Dow tumbles more than 850 points and dollar slides over Greenland and tariff threats
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — Investors revived the “Sell America” trade Tuesday and sold off US stocks, bonds and the dollar amid…
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Volunteers lend a hand at Stirrup Purpose equine therapy in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Volunteers rolled up their sleeves Monday at Stirrup Purpose, an equine therapy nonprofit, on the east side of Bend known…
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It’s National Passenger Safety Week: Speaking up can help save lives on Central Oregon roads
The phrase “backseat driver” usually gets a bad rap — but safety advocates are giving it a new, potentially life-saving meaning this week.
The…
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To help preserve night skies, Sisters launches residential outdoor lighting rebate program
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Sisters has launched an outdoor lighting rebate program for residential property owners, to help defray the costs…
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Local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter holds bed-building training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, many people were giving their time to local charities, including Sleep in…
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Senators Merkley, Wyden raise concerns over Postal Service postmark practices, impacts on vote-by-mail
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and California Senator Alex Padilla, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Rules and…
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