Oregon Revenue Chair’s agree to proposed Revenue Deal, ODOT Funding Still Uncertain
(Update: Added quotes from Senator Anthony Broadman and Representative Emerson Levy. Correction, proposed deal was made by leaders of the Revenue…
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Oregon-based alpine skier Jackie Wiles headed to her fourth Olympics
OREGON (KTVZ) — Oregon-based alpine skier Jackie Wiles just qualified for her fourth Olympics and will head to Cortina to represent Team USA.…
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‘An unimaginable loss:’ colleague of wife of Sisters Schools superintendent reflects on her community impact
IDANHA, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kellie Jay Scholl, the wife of Sisters Schools Superintendent Curtiss Scholl, died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle crash…
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Rock fans, get ready! Godsmack announces “The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026” coming to Hayden Homes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rock band Godsmack announced their “The Rise of Rock World Tour 2026” today, a North American run featuring special guests Stone…
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UPDATE: Prineville reckless driver suspect named, arrested, and in jail
(Update: Naming suspect, Announcing Arrest) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville police stop early Saturday morning led officers and Crook…
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Portland ICE protest chaos; ONA condemns protest; and Bend motorcyclist arrested for endangering protesters
OREGON (KTVZ) — Pandemonium erupted in Portland Saturday as federal agents unleashed tear gas on thousands protesting ICE actions during a peaceful…
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LATEST UPDATE: Mylar balloon sparks Bend power outage—now resolved
(UPDATE – February 1st: power outage caused by Mylar balloon according to Pacific Power) (UPDATE: power has been restored to all affected residents)…
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Oregon Zoo’s youngest elephant celebrates first birthday with message of hope
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu, the youngest member of the Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd, just marked a major milestone: her…
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Kiwanis clubs launch ‘Battle of the Buns’ baby wipe drive
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — Local Kiwanis clubs in Central Oregon are sparking friendly rivalry with the “Battle of the Buns,” a baby wipe collection…
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Oregon corrects tax credit error affecting early filers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Revenue says its free online filing tool, Direct File Oregon, has been updated to fix an error that…
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Veterans ski weekend brings healing and camaraderie to Mount Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Veterans’ mental and physical health remains a major concern. According to a 2023 Veterans Affairs report, roughly 31%…
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Bend man arrested after reckless driving near protest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 34-year-old Bend man was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he rode his motorcycle recklessly near a downtown…
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Mt. Bachelor Welcomes February with Fresh Snowfall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor kicked off February with a welcome return to winter conditions. Since Saturday at 6:30 a.m., the mountain has…
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Lake Creek Bridge repair to begin next week
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County officials are preparing for a full closure of the Lake Creek Bridge as they move into the next…
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Free leadership training program in Sisters open to community members
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the Sisters Civic Leadership Academy. The program…
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Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, to speak at the Tower Theatre
(Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson, featured in Ken Burns’ PBS documentary The American…
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Prineville man sentenced to maximum term for first-degree sexual abuse
(Adding Video) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Clinton James Dunne, 56, was sentenced to 150 months in prison today following his conviction on two…
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Sunriver Women’s Club raises nearly 60K for “Power of Giving: End Hunger!” Campaign
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Women’s Club has raised nearly $60,000 as a part of its “Power Of Giving: End Hunger” Fundraiser. The club says its…
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Central Oregon prepares for 2026 Point in Time Count to address homelessness
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition and regional nonprofit agencies to conduct the 2026…
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Catherine O’Hara Dead at 71, Report
By Daniel Arkin and Meriam Bouarrouj (NBC News)Catherine O’Hara, the virtuosic comedic actor best known for her performances in the Christmas…
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