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
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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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(Update: adding comments from COCC faculty member, video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College faculty members were preparing to walk off the job Monday. Instead, they were celebrating a tentative contract agreement reached Friday night that averted the planned strike. The COCC Faculty Forum and college administration reached the tentative deal October 2nd
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 60-year-old Medford, Ore. man pleaded guilty to federal drug and firearm charges on Monday, admitting that fentanyl he distributed resulted in two overdose deaths. Richard Scott Samuels pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, according to
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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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OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon gas prices are down slightly this week, but they’re still well above where they were a year ago. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of regular in Oregon is now $5/gallon, down about three cents from last week. But that’s nearly 91 cents more than this time last year. Prices
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Fire Prevention Week, and fire officials are reminding you to be careful when charging your devices. This year’s campaign focuses on safe charging, including the risks of using cheap or unapproved chargers. According to the Oregon State Fire Marshal, between 2020 and 2025, there were 96 battery related fires in Oregon linked to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Air Force Secretary Troy Meink has signed a Record of Decision giving Kingsley Field Oregon Air Guard Base formal authorization to prepare for a squadron of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets. The authorization allows the base, located in Klamath Falls, Ore., to commence facility construction for the advanced jet aircraft. Field
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Update: KTVZ News has learned from the property owner they were not prepared for “The Vault Taphouse” to close. In addition, Richard’s Sliders and El Imperio will continue to operate on the property until the property’s owner finds a new tenant. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned “The Vault Taphouse,” which is located
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 31-year-old Sisters man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly breaking into an apartment and assaulting a woman and two juveniles inside, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Royce Shipley was taken into custody following a brief standoff at his nearby residence on North Woodson Street. Deputies responded to the
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Museum at Warm Springs will host an opening reception for the “33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Nov. 18, 2026. The exhibition displays work by adult and youth tribal members and will remain on view through Feb. 20, 2027. The annual exhibit is curated by Angela
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce awarded a $5,000 grant to the Family Access Network to support children and families in Crook County. The grant, provided through the chamber’s Capital Grant program, will help low-income families gain access to essential resources, including food, clothing, school supplies and stable housing. The Family
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon announced eight finalist companies on Monday for the 2026 Bend Venture Conference. The businesses will present on the main stage Oct. 15–16 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend, Ore. Now in its 23rd year, the conference serves as the flagship event of High Desert Innovation
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The media giant created by the expected merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Skydance, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced Friday. The merger is expected to close Tuesday, October 6th. The combined company’s legal name will become Skydance Corporation that day, according to a regulatory filing. Ellison
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students and families across Central Oregon can join people around the world Monday in recognizing the educators who help children learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. World Teachers’ Day is observed each year on October 5th to celebrate teachers and draw attention to the support, training, and working conditions they
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BIG BEAR, Ca. (KTVZ) — Thousands of people gathered in Southern California on Saturday to honor Jackie, the bald eagle whose life at Big Bear Lake was watched by millions through a popular livestream. The memorial, called “Wings Over Big Bear,” brought community members and fans to Bear Mountain Ski Resort for a final farewell
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — EAK Distribution LLC is recalling certain Home Grown broccoli seeds sold nationwide through Amazon because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall covers 8-ounce packages of Home Grown Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, Heirloom. The seeds were sold on Amazon between August 20th and September 18th, 2026. The affected seeds
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By: Jonathan ShormanWhen Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declared in September that Immigration and Customs Enforcement could serve warrants on individuals at polling places this fall, officials in Denver, a liberal city where roughly 14% of residents are foreign-born, quickly sued. “Every day we find new things to be astonished about but I think that
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College and the Faculty Forum reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, following continued mediation between the two parties. All classes and college operations will proceed as scheduled on Monday, Oct. 5. The agreement resolves ongoing contract negotiations between the college administration and the union,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 13-year-old boy from Bend suffered critical injuries Friday evening after the e-motorcycle he was riding collided with a minivan. The crash occurred at approximately 7:58 p.m. at the intersection of NE Neff Road and 27th Street. According to Bend Police, a white Dodge minivan was traveling northbound on 27th Street
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