New Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras go live across Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Automated Traffic Enforcement cameras officially went live in Bend on April 15th, marking a new phase in the city’s effort to…
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Federal judge rules Oregon reproductive health law cannot compel anti-abortion group; state leaders to appeal
This article was written by Sabinna Pierre and Alma McCarty (KGW) OREGON, USA — Oregon officials said Tuesday they will appeal a federal court…
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Bynum seeks nearly $10M in federal funds for Central Oregon projects, includes over $2M for DCSO body cameras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Representative Janelle Bynum has requested nearly $10 million in federal funds for Central Oregon as Congress’ deadline…
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Culver woman gets two-year prison term in 2024 DUII crash into school bus on Highway 126 in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Culver woman who ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of a small school bus in Redmond two years ago has been sentenced…
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First Exchange Student from Culver High wants to go to Japan
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethany Hale, a freshman at Culver High School, wants to become the school’s first foreign exchange student. She’s been…
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‘Students first’: Dr. Joel Hoff appointed as permanent superintendent of Crook County School District following interim success
(Update: adding comments from superintendent Dr. Hoff) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of discussion and community engagement, the Crook…
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Fatal motorcycle collision on I-84, involving ODOT vehicle, near The Dalles
A two-vehicle fatal collision occurred on Interstate 84 near milepost 87 in Wasco County on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:51 a.m. Ryan Christopher…
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State education officials propose new accountability targets for districts, students’ success
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — State education officials are considering a number of new ways to measure success in…
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Top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates set to debate in Hillsboro this week; KTVZ+ plans to livestream event
The top four leading candidates for the Republican nomination in Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial race are set to debate each other for the first time…
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Traffic Alert: Wilson Avenue in Bend will close at railroad crossing for months of BNSF work; detour routes set
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The final phase of the Wilson Avenue Corridor Project is scheduled to begin construction on Monday, April 27 – and that will…
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Mt. Bachelor receives fresh snow, with more expected
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt.Bachelor recently received seven inches of fresh snow and expects up to 10 more, promising snowy conditions for…
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Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center soon will be open on Sundays; kickoff celebration planned
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center announced Wednesday the expansion of its hours to include Sundays, beginning Sunday, June…
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Federal judge sides with Oregon Right to Life in abortion insurance coverage case
A federal judge in Oregon declared that a state law could not require the Keizer-based Oregon Right to Life organization to provide abortion…
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Oregon, Bend gas prices dip a bit amid hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are showing less movement in Oregon and many other states this week, despite the ongoing uncertainty about the…
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Bend-area outdoor debris burning to close a month early, joins most districts aiming to reduce wildfire danger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue, in conjunction with the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, announced Wednesday that outdoor debris…
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Jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly and overcharged fans
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly in its dominance of the live events and…
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‘Safety over celebration’: Latino Community Association cancels Latino Fest for second straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second straight year, the Latino Community Association will cancel its Latino Fest, a long-standing celebration of…
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Local Alert Weather Day: Mountain snow continues, wintry mix possible overnight across the high desert
Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the crest of the Cascades as well as the east face,…
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Oregon’s jobless rate holds steady at 5.2% in February, despite losing 5,400 jobs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in February, although the state’s workforce dropped by 5,400 jobs, the state…
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Bend Police Department begins issuing automated traffic enforcement warnings, fines to begin May 15
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department launched an Automated Traffic Enforcement program Wednesday, issuing warnings to…
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