By Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A federal judge issued a ruling Wednesday blocking federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, joining Washington D.C. and Colorado with similar rules in place. The decision is based on M-J-M-A v. Wamsley, a lawsuit the Portland-based Innovation Law Lab filed late last year against
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek and more than 30 Oregon mayors sent a letter Thursday to the Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, demanding a halt to federal immigration enforcement actions in the state until recent use-of-force incidents are investigated and those involved are held accountable. Bend Mayor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday it has been awarded a national grant of nearly $50,000 to strengthen character development and explore expanding its summer programs to La Pine. The funding is part of the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp Grant Program, which is supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. The
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — As Nancy Guthrie’s family desperately pleads for her safe return, investigators announced Thursday they believe she is still alive – though they have no idea who may have taken her against her will. It has been five days since Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, was
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond police arrested a man and woman Wednesday evening after a traffic stop and alert by drug detection K-9 Sadie led to the seizure of more than a pound of methamphetamine. Lt. April Huey said Thursday that RPD street crimes detectives concluded an ongoing drug investigation with a traffic stop near
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is accepting entries for the SELCO Kids’ Mini PPP Art Contest right now through the end of February. Central Oregon elementary school students are invited to submit designs to be featured as the official artwork for the upcoming annual team race. You can see the
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Due to a lack of snow, many resorts have adjusted operations or limited available terrain. Hoodoo has temporarily closed while waiting for more snow. Willamette Pass will operate on a Friday through Monday schedule until colder weather returns, and Ski Bowl is currently open for tubing only. Be sure to check resort websites for the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a warm start to February, with record highs set just yesterday. High pressure over the western US is bringing an early taste of spring to Central Oregon. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until noon today. Visibility has dropped to around a quarter mile in some areas, making
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By Tami Luhby, Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — TrumpRx, the Trump administration’s much-anticipated direct-to-consumer drug platform, went live on Thursday. A key pillar of President Donald Trump’s effort to lower prescription drug costs, the website will serve as a clearinghouse that connects patients with drugmakers selling certain products to those willing to pay cash and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers heard emotional testimony this week from nurses, healthcare advocates and community members supporting the Healthcare Without Fear Act — a proposal that would limit the presence of federal immigration officers inside hospitals and clinics. Senate Bill 1570, introduced as part of the 2026 Immigrant Justice Package, seeks to hold
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s latest economic forecast paints a mixed picture of the state’s outlook, showing rising business distress and a stubbornly high unemployment rate even as state leaders look for ways to spark growth. Economists with the Department of Administrative Services Office of Economic Analysis presented the first-quarter forecast Wednesday, warning that labor
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With hundreds of running shoe styles available, runners are challenged to find a shoe that will help them run well and reduces the risk of injury. At the next Oregon State University–Cascades Science Pub on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, researcher and biomechanics expert JJ Hannigan will explore how running footwear affects
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., said Wednesday she’s secured over $6 million in federal funding for affordable housing, community infrastructure and child care initiatives across Oregon’s Fifth District, including $2.25 million for a pair of affordable housing and highway safety projects in southwest Redmond. The largest is $2 million for the Cinder Hollow affordable
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Our Junior Forecaster is a 7th grade student at Obsidian Middle school and is in the Band. She not only enjoys playing the clarinet in the band, but she also likes “English, Language, and Arts” or E-L-A for short. Her performance background playing the Clarinet helps with her weather presentation along with her love of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News launched a new initiative to end each newscast with a positive story from around Central Oregon, called “There’s Good News.” For our first edition, we highlight students at Highland Elementary in Bend. They “blasted off” this week on an imaginary mission to Mars, turning a school day into an
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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts and delivery services throughout Central Oregon. “Purchase a gift package for a friend, tweet-heart, or significant otter, and support local wildlife!” the organization said in a news release Wednesday that continues below: Each
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After hearing from another packed meeting room that again voiced divided opinions, DeschutesCounty commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to send a proposed five-district map to county voters – and in another 2-1 vote to put it on the November, not May ballot.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Bend man faces assault and DUII charges after a pickup-pedestrian crash on Highway 97 in Redmond Monday night that seriously injured a Warm Springs woman. Jordan Keeney, 24, was arrested by Redmond police after the crash was reported around 9:22 p.m. on Highway 97 at SW Veterans Way, Oregon State
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday it will be holding three town hall meetings in upcoming weeks. Undersheriff Bill Elliot said the first town hall meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Powell Butte Community Center from 6-8 p.m. The second town hall meeting is set for
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The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam involving callers who claim to be members of law enforcement. Officials say the scammers are contacting residents and falsely telling them they’ve missed jury duty or have an active warrant out for their arrest.
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