As ‘short session’ approaches, lawmakers grapple with ODOT, other budget issues
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Rep. Emerson Levy, (D) – Bend) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –It’s a tense time in the state of Oregon as budget planners are…
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Senator Wyden holding town halls soon in Madras and Sisters; Rep. Bynum to co-host Sisters event
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold eight open-to-all town halls starting next week in…
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Mt. Bachelor opens Outback chairlift as more snow piles up on the slopes, but high winds bring a pause for some
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor skiers and boarders had lots of fresh powder and a newly opened chairlift to enjoy Thursday as a result of…
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New hemp bill could streamline federal policy, bring more clarity for consumers
(UPDATE: Adding quotes from Senator Merkley and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After weeks of confusion regarding the legality of hemp on a federal…
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Renewal of $2.7 million federal grant assures five years of funding for NeighborImpact’s Head Start program
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact said…
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Public weighs in on proposed changes to Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Oregon’s “Motor Voter” program, the system that automatically registers eligible voters through the DMV, is now up for…
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Bend City Council to discuss Flock automated license plate readers at tonight’s meeting as critics voice concerns
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council meets tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall, with one of the agenda items centering on an amendment to the…
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Deschutes County commissioners set hearing on proposed wildfire mitigation construction standards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners plans to hold a public hearing next Wednesday to consider proposed wildfire…
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BLM conducting pile burning this week on Cline Buttes west of Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bureau of Land Management fire crews began three days of prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday on the Cline Buttes…
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Snow in the forecast could mean difficulties with schools; how school districts prepare for winter weather
(UPDATE: adding video and quotes from Bend-LaPine Schools Director of Communications, Scott Maben) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Snow, Sleet, Ice, all…
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“Tons of people”: Downtown Bend sees holiday rush despite delayed ski season
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.…
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COIC welcomes Sean Keithly as new community and economic development director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is welcoming Sean Keithly as its new community and economic development…
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Construction to community corridor: Franklin Avenue in midtown Bend reopens with new safety improvements
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…
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Oregon Adaptive Sports, Mt. Bachelor to celebrate remodel of OAS office with ribbon-cutting
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Adaptive Sports and Mt. Bachelor will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday at 9 a.m. to celebrate the…
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Housing Works to open waiting list for 2026 Housing Choice Voucher Program next week
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Housing Works, a housing organization dedicated to fostering stability and affordability in Central…
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Oregon State Parks seek public input on proposed rules for drone takeoffs, landings in state parks
(Update: Video Added) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public feedback on proposed rules governing…
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‘Skiers and riders are in for a treat’: Mt. Bachelor ‘elated’ by lots of long-awaited snow due this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a late start to winter and weeks of tantalizing and teasing storms that brought some, but not a lot of snow to the slopes…
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As new year begins, AAA says Oregon and Washington see the largest gas price declines in the nation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s another week of declines at the gas pumps as 2026 begins, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Gas prices continue to…
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Hoodoo Ski Area plans to open Thursday; up to 50 inches of snow in the forecast
(Update: Adding Hoodoo news release) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area plans to open Thursday, with the current weather forecast of up to 50…
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Crook County School Board seeks input on naming Interim Superintendent Dr. Joel Hoff to permanent post
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is seeking input from stakeholders to inform its decision regarding the…
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