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Oregon AG sues drug-makers, pharmacy benefit managers for $900 million, alleges scheme to inflate insulin prices

January 7, 2026 4:19 pm KTVZ

(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a $900 million lawsuit Wednesday against the nation’s largest insulin manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers. He claimed they “worked together in a coordinated scheme to artificially inflate the price of insulin and other critical diabetes medications — at the direct expense of Oregon patients

Oregon’s jobless rate held steady at 5.2% in November, state says in report delayed by shutdown

January 7, 2026 12:58 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in November, the Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday, releasing the report after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. The agency said the October unemployment rate is not available, since underlying data was not collected due to the federal government shutdown that

Demonstrators rally in protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid a reported federal immigration operation targeting the Somali community in Minneapolis

Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officer during immigration-related operation, DHS says

January 7, 2026 12:33 pm KTVZ News Partners

By Minyvonne Burke, Julia Ainsley and Suzanne Gamboa An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday after a group of people began blocking agents during an immigration-related operation, the Department of Homeland Security said. ICE agents were conducting targeted operations in the city when a woman, 37, allegedly “weaponized her vehicle, attempting

Governor Kotek urges lawmakers to repeal challenged gas tax, vehicle fees; Republican lawmakers react

January 7, 2026 11:38 am KTVZ

Days after a citizen initiative qualified for the November ballot, Governor Tina Kotek called on lawmakers Wednesday to repeal the challenged gas tax and vehicle fee hikes, and to get to work on new short- and long-term ways to fill the Oregon Department of Transportation’s funding shortfall.

BLM conducting pile burning this week on Cline Buttes west of Redmond

January 7, 2026 10:56 am KTVZ

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bureau of Land Management fire crews began three days of prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday on the Cline Buttes west of Redmond, including about 670 acres of hand piles. The BLM said the operations are expected to continue through Friday, as weather and site conditions allow. The burn area is located

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s health department issued updated US dietary guidelines in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture.

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

January 7, 2026 8:21 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, Katherine Dillinger, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also include nods to US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement — urging Americans to prioritize protein and “healthy fats” and limit their consumption of ultraprocessed foods

LOCAL ALERT WEATHER DAY: Wintry weather in the high desert and heavy mountain snow

January 7, 2026 3:52 am KTVZ

BEND, Ore (KTVZ) -Today is a Local Alert Weather Day due to heavy mountain snow and winter weather in the high desert. The Alert Day is mostly for the Cascades as the majority of Central Oregon will experience pretty typical wintry weather but local travel will be impacted regardless.A Winter Storm Warning is active for

Trust, transparency and tough questions: Deschutes Sheriff hopeful Ty Rupert makes his pitch to voters

January 6, 2026 11:47 pm Tracee Tuesday

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert used a Sunriver town hall to highlight his focus on rebuilding trust, transparency and community engagement as he heads toward the 2026 sheriff’s race. Sunriver town hall focus Interim Sheriff Ty Rupert met with Sunriver-area residents Tuesday night in Sunriver, inviting questions and concerns about public

Snow in the forecast could mean difficulties with schools; how school districts prepare for winter weather

January 6, 2026 7:45 pm Spencer Sacks

(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Bend-LaPine Schools Director of Communications, Scott Maben) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow, Sleet, Ice, all conditions making it difficult to drive around. With students back from break, schools are preparing for winter weather. So what does the preparation look like? “We have our maintenance team, all prepared and kind of on standby to to

DCSO welcomes Dozer, a new drug detection K-9

January 6, 2026 9:22 am Kelsey Merison

(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced a new 4-legged deputy: Dozer, the 16-month-old Springer Spaniel specially trained in drug detection. Dozer will work with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team, primarily in undercover and drug operations. Dozer is trained to detect methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl.

National Guard Federal Protection Mission

Military officially demobilizing National Guard troops activated in Portland, Los Angeles and Chicago

January 6, 2026 1:42 pm Barney Lerten

(UPDATE: Adding Video) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — After months of court fights and legal limbo over their call-up by President Trump, hundreds of Oregon National Guard members and others called up in Portland, Los Angeles and Chicago to protect federal facilities are being demobilized, the U.S. Northern Command confirmed Tuesday. “All Title 10 troops in

Dylan on The Ducks: Injuries and transfers could impact Oregon vs. Indiana

January 6, 2026 10:10 pm Triton Notary

EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ)– As Oregon gears up for the Peach Bowl, the Ducks are facing mounting roster challenges, losing several key players to both injuries and the transfer portal. Right now, running backs Jayden Limar, Makhi Hughes, and Jay Harris have all entered the transfer portal. This comes as Oregon’s roster is already short on depth in

Pet Pics: Willow loves the snow & many more

January 6, 2026 8:24 pm Triton Notary

It was a snowy edition of Pet Pics, we saw some K9’s wearing boots on their paws for protection from the cold and another who was so excited to see the snow she dove in head first. Don’t forget to share your adorable, silly, even sarcastic pets with us, and you may see them featured

Update: Bend snowmobiler killed in California avalanche remembered as active, true outdoorsman

January 6, 2026 10:45 am Barney Lerten, Harley Coldiron

A Bend snowmobiler was buried in snow and killed in an avalanche Monday during an outing with four friends in the Castle Peak area near Truckee, California, despite the group’s extensive experience and safety precautions, authorities said.

Let’s Talk Weather: Ponderosa Elementary School, Kinder Class

January 6, 2026 6:44 pm John Carroll

Chief Meteorologist John Carroll went to visit the Kindergarten Class at Ponderosa Elementary School. The kiddos talked about the water cycle, being a weather detective and listened to Robbie The Raindrop, a children’s book John Carroll wrote.

“Tons of people”: Downtown Bend sees holiday rush despite delayed ski season

January 6, 2026 8:12 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Holiday decorations line the streets of downtown Bend as shoppers move in and out of stores during the final days of the season. Liz Boisineau Odell, the manager at Lark, said despite the delayed start to the winter season, both tourists and locals were still flooding through the doors. “This year

COIC welcomes Sean Keithly as new community and economic development director

January 6, 2026 6:11 pm KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is welcoming Sean Keithly as its new community and economic development director, beginning Friday, Jan. 12. Keithly brings more than 20 years of experience in economic development and urban planning across the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, with a career spanning regional planning, private-sector development, and public service,

Construction to community corridor: Franklin Avenue in midtown Bend reopens with new safety improvements

January 6, 2026 5:58 pm Claire Elmer

Traffic is flowing again along Franklin Avenue in midtown Bend after months of construction — and it’s sporting a new look. The upgrades are part of the City of Bend’s ‘Midtown Crossings’ projects, helping improve safety for all who use the busy corridor.

Local Alert Weather Day Wednesday as robust mountain snow is likely, snow and mix across the high desert

January 6, 2026 12:59 pm John Carroll

Bend, Ore (KTVZ)— A complex pattern of precipitation has arrived in the region and will provide the mountains with several inches of snow by Thursday morning. There is a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades through Thursday mid-day, with heavy snow at times and gusty winds. Reduced visibility will be a problem traveling through the

Snow Report: Plenty of snow on the way

January 6, 2026 1:02 pm John Carroll

The mountains are under a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow and gusty winds. There will be over a foot of new snow added to the mountains, with some pockets of higher amounts. The general thinking is that we should see 12 – 20″ but at the peaks, I expect much more will accumulate. Check

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