Central Oregon Community College faculty union and leadership at odds over pay
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tensions are rising again at Central Oregon Community College as faculty union members and college leadership continue…
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LIVE BLOG: Decision 2026 – The Oregon Primary
Use our interactive election results map HERE. Deschutes County Clerk Steve Dennison tells KTVZ News a batch of counted votes is set to be released…
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Bend’s beloved Crux lawn reopens with new design and food trucks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crux Fermentation Project in Bend announced the reopening of its pub lawn after a comprehensive renovation. A popular…
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Crook County Democrats oppose animal rights petition that could restrict hunting, fishing and agriculture
PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Crook County Democrats are taking a firm stand against a proposed Oregon ballot measure they say would go too far. The local…
Continue Reading Decision 2026: Oregon Secretary of State urges voters to drop off ballots at ballot boxes as soon as possible
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is encouraging voters to return their completed ballots by 8:00 p.m. tonight for the May…
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Update: New details released in deadly Highway 126 crash west of Redmond
(Update: Hwy 126 crash killed 1 person; 2 people injured) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New information is shedding light on a deadly crash that shut down…
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Central Oregon youth in crisis seek temporary host homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Youth & Family Center, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is seeking community members across Central Oregon to…
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Redmond’s State of the City address to cover growth and community challenges
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Fitch is set to reflect on the past year while providing updates on city projects, initiatives, and challenges…
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Oregon enforces campfire rules as Wildfire Awareness Month begins
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is being recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, with the State Parks and Forestry Department’s both partnering…
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Oregon airports, including Madras’, to receive nearly $19 million for infrastructure upgrades
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Eight Oregon airports are slated to receive a combined federal investment of nearly $19 million for infrastructure improvements.…
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Mild winter triggers early emerald ash borer emergence in Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) pest has emerged weeks earlier than usual in King City, Ore., due to the region’s extremely…
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Airmen eject safely after jets collide at Idaho air show
ELMORE COUNTY, Id (KTVZ) — Two fighter jets collided during an air show in Idaho on Sunday, leading organizers to cancel the event. All four airmen…
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Redmond speed camera damaged days after launch, police confirm
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A newly deployed mobile speed enforcement camera in Redmond has been damaged just days after the city launched its photo…
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Remembering Mount St. Helens: 46 years after the historic volcanic eruption
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — May 18th marks the 46th anniversary of the devastating Mount St. Helens eruption in Washington State. The powerful volcanic…
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Global scramble to contain new Ebola outbreak as US looks to relocate ‘small number’ of citizens affected
This story was originally published by CNN. Click here for live updates. (CNN) — An international effort is underway to contain an Ebola…
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Gas prices in Oregon climb, national average dips by a cent
OREGON (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon increased 0.7 cents per gallon in the last week, reaching an average of $5.27 per gallon today.…
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Decision 2026: Low voter turnout trails Oregon primary as Rep. Bynum leads fundraising
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With just days until Oregon’s May 19 primary election, voter turnout remains modest statewide, prompting renewed reminders…
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Washington monitors fourth person for hantavirus as Bend doctor remains isolated
(Updated May 17, 2026; Health officials in Washington are now monitoring a fourth person for possible hantavirus exposure) SEATTLE & KING COUNTY,…
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Old Mill Classic Cruz: A celebration of vintage vehicles and local veterans
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Old Mill District was filled with classic cars, custom builds, and vintage motorcycles Sunday as the…
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