Seeing smoke? Ochoco National Forest conducted a large prescribed burn
(Update: Ignitions complete, smoke to remain visible) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fire managers with the Ochoco National Forest said more than 400…
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Here are the MLB / NFL and College Football games airing on the networks of KTVZ this week
OCTOBER 10THFOX5:00 p.m. – New York Yankees @ Toronto Blue JaysOR6:00 p.m. – Rutgers @ Washington OCTOBER 11th FOX7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. –…
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Oregon announces 2026 health insurance rates, warns of possible sharp hikes in premiums, out-of-pocket costs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Wednesday it has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small…
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Officials arrest man in Florida on suspicion of starting devastating Palisades Fire
By Josh Campbell, Andi Babineau, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Nine months after a raging inferno decimated the Los Angeles area, claiming the lives…
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty and will argue he is unfairly targeted by Trump
CNN, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz, Betul Tuncer, Emily Condon, Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN (CNN)…
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National Guard troops have started their mission in Chicago area, official says, as court showdowns over deployments loom
By Andy Rose, Alisha Ebrahimji, Taylor Romine, Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Members of the Texas National Guard have deployed into the greater…
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Air traffic control staffing shortages cause more flight delays as government shutdown drags on for eighth day
By Pete Muntean, Aaron Cooper, Rebekah Riess, Dalia Faheid, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration is again reporting short…
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Bend Chamber of Commerce hosts BEND 101 event focusing on the growth of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce had a Bend 101 event on Tuesday focusing on growth in Bend. A heavily discussed topic, as the city…
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Billing issues lead to Jefferson County Fire & EMS budget crisis as fire chief announces resignation
Jefferson County Fire and EMS is grappling with a severe financial shortfall that has forced deep spending cuts, the temporary relocation of its…
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Police investigate door-kicking incident in Redmond, possibly linked to social media trend
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet night last Sunday in Redmond took a frightening turn when a resident’s front door was kicked in shortly after…
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Unlicensed Crook County daycare operator under investigation after toddler’s drowning death
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office told KTVZ News on Tuesday the 20-month-old who died at an unlicensed day care facility last month fell into a small…
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RootedHomes and Caldera set to unveil Redmond community mural celebrating young local artists
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) RootedHomes and arts education non-profit Caldera are inviting the Central Oregon community to the unveiling of a new, vibrant…
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Crash on Highway 197 kills southern Wasco County man; OSP releases name, details
(Update: Adding video) TYGH VALLEY, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Maupin man was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 197 in Wasco County, Oregon State Police…
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$700 worth of Halloween decorations stolen from Redmond display
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A massive Halloween display in southwest Redmond is missing some key features due to late-night thieves, and the owner is…
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Warm Springs man gets federal prison sentence for online luring, exploiting teen victim
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Warm Springs man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 11 years in federal prison for using online…
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Bend church parishioners the latest target of long-running gift-card scam, now enhanced by artificial intelligence
Several members of a Bend church have become the latest intended targets of a gift-card scam that has been around for years but appears to be getting…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in backyard flock of ducks in Wallowa County
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday,, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian…
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White House says it will use tariff revenue to fund federal food aid for mothers and young children
By Tami Luhby, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: The Trump administration has clarified that it will use Section 32 tariff…
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Some ‘carbon credit’ forest projects actually harm the climate; OSU study shows how to avoid that
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An analysis of forest-based projects funded through the sale of carbon credits shows that 10% of them may have a net…
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Portland’s ICE facility, meets with Governor Kotek at airport
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Portland Tuesday to visit federal immigration facilities…
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