AAA Expects Sleigh-busting Crowds on the Move this Holiday Season
More than 122 million Americans including 1.7 million Oregonians ready to dash away PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 122.4 million Americans (36% of…
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Oregon whooping cough cases hit record; pertussis vaccination, safety measures urged to protect babies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pertussis cases in Oregon have reached an all-time high, the Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday, prompting state…
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25th annual Shop with a Cop’s final tally: Nearly 100 kids teamed up with 79 officers to choose gifts for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it’s proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop…
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Critical mineral: BLM approves lithium exploration drill sites in southeast Oregon’s Malheur County
VALE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Thursday it recently approved the expansion of lithium exploration activities in southern…
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Fences for Fido leads delivery of 20,000 pounds of donated pet food for Warm Springs families
(Update: Video Added) WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As families on the Warm Springs Reservation prepare for the winter months and the holiday season,…
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Redmond High alum Mitch Dahlen to run Oregon State offense
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon native is coming home to help lead the Beavers’ offense. Redmond native Mitch Dahlen has been named…
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House cleaner, two others arrested in burglary of NW Bend home caught on camera; pair of raids recover loot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A house cleaner and two other Bend residents have been arrested on burglary and theft charges, accused of stealing about $1,200…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance
By Eric Levenson, Andi Babineau, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist…
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Oregon officials say SNAP food benefit work rules now apply statewide; here’s what changed and why
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture ended Oregon’s SNAP work-rule waivers in November. Because of this, Oregon began applying…
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FBI seeking public’s help identifying victims of man who pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of two minors
(Update: Video Added) UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION, Ore. (KTVZ) — The FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify additional victims of Aaron…
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Black-led nonprofits across Oregon receive $720,000 in grants, thanks to Oregon Community Foundation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Community Foundation announced Wednesday, it donated $720,000 in grants to 30 Black-led nonprofits across the…
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Ask the Mayor: Bend’s Melanie Kebler speaks on a decrease in graffiti, potential roundabout changes, and more
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From a decrease in reported graffiti across town to potential changes to roundabouts, KTVZ News asked Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler…
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Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Disney is taking a $1 billion equity stake in OpenAI, while also striking a deal that would allow its famous…
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Time picked a rough day to announce its ‘Person of the Year’
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Time has announced that the “architects of AI” are its Person of the Year. Certainly, AI is…
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Japan ‘megaquake’ warning highlights Cascadia concerns on West Coast
Japan’s government has issued a rare “megaquake advisory” after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s northern coast on…
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‘Our goal was to simplify’: Deschutes County’s revised outdoor lighting rules take effect soon; here’s what’s changing
Earlier this year, Deschutes County amended its outdoor lighting ordinance to reduce light pollution and protect Central Oregon’s night skies…
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‘You’re stronger than you think’: Oregon Youth Challenge Program graduates 70th cadet class
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduated its 70th cadet class Wednesday, to the cheers of families,…
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Plea hearing delayed to next month for alleged Alfalfa puppy mill owner facing 50 charges
A plea hearing on a 50-count indictment has been delayed until next month for an Alfalfa-area woman accused of running a puppy mill from her…
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‘The Train Man’ brings his model trains back to the Downtown Bend Library for holiday family fun; here’s the schedule
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago…
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Deschutes County seeking public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging community members to review a draft of the Greater Sisters…
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