Oregon cold case solved after more than 50 years
This article was written by Vince Ybarra with KPTV News PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A cold case has been solved in Oregon after a man went…
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Deschutes County’s population has grown the most in Oregon this decade; Crook County’s growth rate tops state
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Halfway through the 2020s – a decade in which Americans’ lives were greatly impacted by the COVID…
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Driver alert: ODOT to begin nighttime curb ramp upgrades on U.S. Highway 20 in Sisters
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Transportation begins several weeks of overnight construction on Sunday night along U.S. Highway 20…
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Central Oregon experiencing hard-hitting allergy season, but there are treatment options that can help
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon residents are facing a surge in allergy symptoms. The obvious culprit is the blooming juniper, but birch pollen…
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There’s Good News: Shepherd’s House expands housing for women and children with $3 million award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries has received a $3 million award to grow their “Abi’s House” program, which houses at-risk women and…
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Increased transportation options for Prineville and Central Oregon residents
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit is expanding its Dial-A-Ride service beginning March 30 to increase transportation options for…
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UPDATE: Doorbell, driveway videos help deputies ID, arrest suspect in string of La Pine vehicle break-ins, thefts
Videos from several doorbell and driveway security cameras helped Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies identify and arrest a La Pine man responsible…
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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI following car crash in Florida
By Jacob Lev, Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Tiger Woods was arrested Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to Martin…
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Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities…
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Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know
By Tami Luhby, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — With Congress’ debate over Department of Homeland Security funding now likely to extend for at…
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Developer Taylor Brooks sells lot at Bend’s Juniper Ridge to Central Oregon Irrigation District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks recently announced that it has sold Lot 5 of the Cooley Road Industrial Lots subdivision…
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What to know about the 4 people launching to make history around the moon
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The first woman. The first person of color. The first Canadian. The four people who will soon step aboard a…
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There’s Good News: Sprouts Montessori of Bend awarded $719,200 state grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sprouts Montessori of Bend has been awarded a $719,200 property acquisition grant to open a new licensed child care facility for…
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House GOP rejects Senate DHS deal, prolonging shutdown
By Sarah Ferris, Veronica Stracqualursi, Ellis Kim, Annie Grayer, Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — In a remarkable 24 hours in Washington, House…
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Protests from Alabama to Wyoming — and on the Arctic Circle: What to know about Saturday’s third ‘No Kings’ rally
By Rebekah Riess, Chris Youd, CNN (CNN) — Millions of people are expected to join a national rally on Saturday to protest President Donald…
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Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave
By Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Experts are warning that the unprecedented heat wave that has roasted the West during the past two weeks has…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries needs community support for Bend/Redmond Easter meals
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries will host its annual Easter and Spring celebration meals on April 3, 2026, at three locations in…
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Oregon gas prices hit nearly $5 a gallon as spring travel begins, experts offer ways to save
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oregon reached $4.80 on Thursday morning. Prices across the state have risen 95…
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SuperDeluxe in Bend suddenly shuts down operations
(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its…
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Pay It Forward: Redmond community rallies to build playground for all
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond received a $500 donation this week to fund a new playground at a planned local recreation center.…
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