SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon lawmakers approved millions of dollars in emergency funding during the September meeting of the Joint Legislative Emergency Board, with much of the money going toward wildfire suppression. The board approved 42 items totaling $139.6 million in General Fund support. Of that, $122.8 million was allocated to the Oregon Department of
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 600,000 Oregonians are receiving notices this month that they could lose their health care coverage following federal budget cuts enacted under HR one. The Oregon House Committee on Health Care met today to hear updates from the Oregon Health Authority regarding how the federal budget reconciliation law will affect state
Continue ReadingHere are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, September 1st: Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The COCC Foundation has opened scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year, offering a share of $2.4 million in funding, including full scholarships valued at $5,500. Students interested in applying can find more information on the college website.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Dry and warm conditions continue today, with highs in the low to mid 80s. A cold front moving through the region will bring increasing winds and cooler air. Temperatures will dip into the 40s overnight. Highs will drop into the low to mid 70s Friday as clouds increase. A shower is
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue launched a new online tool Thursday to streamline requests for free wildfire risk home assessments and personalized mitigation recommendations. The system uses Fire Aside, an online platform for scheduling appointments and managing property assessment data. The initiative operates under the department’s Own Your Zone program, which assists
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard and the U.S. Navy broke ground yesterday on a $12 million Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility in Boardman. The project will create the first and only Army Standard crew-served weapons range in Oregon, allowing soldiers to conduct heavy weapons qualifications in-state.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of Nine Peaks, a new 45-unit affordable housing apartment complex located in the medical district of Bend. Rep. Janelle Bynum and Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler attended the event. The development is reserved for residents earning below 50% of Bend’s median income, with priority given to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Police responded to reports of a bear cub in Southwest Bend yesterday afternoon, but the animal ran away from officers and has not been seen since. Community members first reported the cub around 2 p.m. in the area of Wildflower Park along River Rim Drive. Responding officers briefly located the
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 23-year-old Prineville man was sentenced to 84 months in prison after being convicted on multiple counts related to child sexual abuse material. Judge Wade Whiting sentenced Angel Avila to seven years in prison followed by 36 months of post-prison supervision. Avila was convicted following a jury trial on six counts
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville police are reminding residents that Facebook is not an effective way to report a crime, file a complaint, or contact officers. The Prineville Police Department says its dispatch center and officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even when the department’s administrative office is closed. For
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DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s officially back-to-school season in Deschutes County, and local deputies are also returning to campus. Three Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office deputies will serve as school resource deputies this year, covering 11 schools across the county. Deputies Karpstein, Woods and Cox are reminding drivers and the community to take extra precautions
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Bend, Ore (KTVZ) – Summer pattern remains as highs reach the 80s for the second day in a row. Today will be the peak heating day with highs in the upper 80s, possibly a low 90 or two in northern Jefferson County. Overall, the pattern is clear and dry as a ridge of high pressure
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Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism Project By: Justin AldermanALFALFA, Ore. (PRINEVILLE REVIEW) — Former Alfalfa Fire District Chief Chad LaVallee has been traveling the country teaching firefighters while representing himself as having 16 years in the fire service, including experience in both career and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding nearly $10 million in federal funding to build affordable housing for Tribal members in Oregon. The combined $9,917,680 grant package will support new residential construction projects for the Warm Springs
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(Update, adding interview with Robertson Family) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Robertson family announced the proposed sale of General Duffy’s Waterhole and its 1.4-acre commercial property in downtown Redmond, Ore., after eight years of operation. The business was founded by Dick Robertson, his wife Susan Robertson and their son Tanner Robertson. What began as a
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — At approximately 9:45pm Redmond Fire & Rescue crews responded to the undeveloped land east of Redmond for a reported RV fire. Upon arrival crews extinguished a fully involved RV fire that spread to two trees and a pile of rubbish. Three brush engines and one Battalion Chief responded with 9 personnel
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The dry and sunny pattern continues as a ridge of high pressure builds into the region, bringing above normal temperatures today and Thursday. It will feel more summer-like today, with highs ranging from the lower to upper 80s. Expect a sunny start to Thursday, followed by increasing clouds during the evening.
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We check out more adorable pets across Central Oregon. Check out this viewer-submitted photo of majestic Mr. Russell. We’re in need of more submissions, so be sure to share your photos with us under the Share tab. Whether your furry friends are silly, cute, majestic—or all three—we want to see them! Plus, you may see
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The academic year began today for elementary and middle school students across Redmond. At John Tuck Elementary, it was business as usual as pupils resumed their typical schedules. In moderate-sized schools like Tuck, returning students frequently already know the teachers assigned to them for the next year. Fourth-grade students at Tuck
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