Oregon’s new online service guides residents on safe burning practices
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Oregon fire protection partners launched a new digital tool to help residents prevent escaped debris burns, which officials…
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Mountain View Roadhouse opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Roadhouse has opened its doors in East Bend, taking over the former location of “The Phoenix.” The new restaurant…
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Bend Police seek public help in identifying Abby’s Pizza robbery suspect
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Bend Police are searching for a man who robbed an Abby’s of 86 cents at gunpoint Wednesday night. The incident occurred at Abby’s…
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There’s Good News: Youth ages 9-14 can apply for Crook County’s Junior Deputy Academy
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Crook County Sheriff’s Office will host a free Junior Deputy Academy for youth ages 9 to 14 from July 20 to July 24,…
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Solar-powered new Redmond Library receives LEED ‘Platinum’ energy-efficiency certification
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Library has formally received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum…
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Scam Alert: Deschutes County warns residents to watch out for official-looking email phishing attempts
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County reminded community members Thursday to watch out for email scams that try to steal personal or financial…
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Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations
By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — One day after Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, the world’s largest group of…
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Mt. Bachelor expands with new 70-room hotel and outdoor basecamp
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor announced it will open Trailhead Lodge, a new 70-room hotel and outdoor basecamp located in the former LOGE Bend…
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There’s Good News: Bend Police Department and Officer Zachary Childers receive top Oregon DUII enforcement honors
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department announced Thursday that it’s been awarded the 2025 Enforcement Agency of the Year by the Oregon DUII…
Continue Reading‘Cicada’ Covid-19 variant, preventing fractures, latest dating trend: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Jordan D. Brown, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Police released body camera footage of Tiger Woods’ arrest after the golf legend was charged…
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Governor Kotek appoints Bend’s Ellen Waterston to a second term as Oregon’s poet laureate
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has appointed Ellen Waterston of Bend to a second term as Oregon’s poet laureate, Oregon Humanities…
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Auto thefts plummet in Oregon and across the U.S.; there’s still simple steps you can take to avoid being a victim
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows a sharp drop in vehicle thefts across Oregon and nationwide,…
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Madras discusses alternative law enforcment options
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is exploring new law enforcement models, including a possible contract with the Jefferson County…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets, state auditors recommended…
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Deschutes County’s free yard debris disposal returns this spring; here’s the schedule and what’s accepted
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is encouraging residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season and take advantage of the free yard…
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Trump’s ballroom gets the green light from loyalist-stacked commission
By Betsy Klein, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s sprawling ballroom project officially got the green light on Thursday from a…
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Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
CNN By Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general. She will…
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Update: COCC classified workers ‘resoundingly’ approve new contract, averting strike; will get raises up to 28%
More than 100 Central Oregon Community College classified workers “resoundingly” approved a new three-year contact Wednesday that includes raises of…
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Shifting Seasons: How wine growing regions in Oregon have been impacted by rising temperatures
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wine-growing regions around the world are being affected by rising temperatures, but not all in the same way. Some established…
Continue Reading Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general
By Kristen Holmes, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general. She will be…
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